CA Final

After completing CA Final course, students can start independent practice or join an auditing firm as chartered accountant or analyst. If they join an auditing firm or a company, then they can seek full-time employment. Top job options for certified CAs are Finance Manager, Tax Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Teacher, Civil or Government Service, to name a few. They can also go for other professional courses such as MBA/PGDM to make a career in corporate finance. If one wishes to start independent practice, they need to set up a firm as a sole-proprietorship or in partnership. Also Read: CA career scope and job profiles

The passing marks for CA Final is minimum of 40 per cent aggregate in each individual subject and 50 per cent aggregate of all the subjects at one sitting in either both the groups or a single group. Candidates who do not score the minimum percentage, have to take the exam again in the next cycle.Students can make as many attempts as they can because, to complete the Chartered Accountancy course, one needs to clear all the course levels with passing marks. The CA course is of a very high difficulty level and even the toppers manage to score not more than 70-75 per cent. A large number of students cannot clear a course level in one go. The pass percentage hovers around 25 to 30 percentile.

The difficulty level of CA Final exams is the highest among all the as the course is vast and extensive. The CA Final exam includes papers such as Corporate & Economic Laws Part I: Corporate Law, Economic Laws, Strategic Cost Management and Performance Evaluation, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, Goods and Services Tax, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation, etc. which are tough to crack. The pass percentage of CA Final exams is low as low as 25 per cent in a particular session and students need multiple attempts to clear this level. Even after completing the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate levels, candidates find it tough to clear the CA Final level.

CA Final is the toughest level of the course, thus you will need to work really hard. Here are some basic CA Final preparation tips for you.Step 1: Check the CA Final syllabusCheck the syllabus for the CA Final exam. It has two groups.Understand the marking scheme and the weightage of each subject.Step 2: Make a time table for CA Final preparationAllocate time for each paper and stick to the schedule.Set aside dedicated study hours for topics you find tough.Join a coaching institute for guidance and mentorshipStep 3: Refer to study material including, books and practice sample papersStudy from the recommended textbooks and study materials only.Practice with sample papers and revision tests to improve your understanding of the topics and concepts.Step 4: Analyse your preparation, take mock tests and reviseAnalyze your progress and identify your strengths and weaknesses.Take mock tests to gain control on tough topics.Revise notes regularly to retain the information.Remember, CA Final is a high difficulty level course and requires consistent and dedicated effort to clear. It is a known fact that no one can clear it in the first attempt. So, don’t get bogged down by low performance in the first attempt. Keep at it. 

Yes, you can apply for the first group of CA final exam now if you have cleared the second group in 2008. As per the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) guidelines, a candidate is eligible to appear for the CA final examination after completing the Articleship training and clearing both groups of the CA intermediate examination. Since you have already cleared the second group of the CA intermediate examination in 2008, you can apply for the Articleship training and then register for the CA final examination. You can visit the ICAI website to get more details on the registration process, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information for the CA final examination. You can also contact the nearest ICAI branch office or coaching institute for guidance and support in the registration process.