CA Intermediate Study Plan for the Sept 2024 Exams (7 Months Study Plan)

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CA Intermediate Study Plan – After students clear the CA Foundation exams, they are eligible to register for the CA Intermediate Course. Registered students will have an 8-month study period to complete the CA Intermediate Syllabus and prepare for the exams. The ICAI conducts the exams in May, September and January every year. 

Due to the long course of CA Intermediate, students find it challenging to study and revise the syllabus in the given study period. Therefore, we have made a CA Intermediate study plan for the upcoming September 2024 exams to help you prepare for them. By following this study plan, you’ll also get enough time for revisions and solving mock test papers. 

Check the CA New scheme proposed by the ICAI for all the levels of the CA exams from 2024 onwards. Furthermore, students can check exam dates from CA Intermediate Sept 2024 exam dates.

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CA Intermediate Study Plan

Before proceeding to the CA interstudy plan, students must know what to study and how much time to devote to each paper.

SubjectsPatternTime
Advanced AccountingPractical118 Hrs
Corporate & Other Laws30% MCQ
70% Subjective
108 Hrs
Taxation30% MCQ
70% Subjective
140 Hrs
Cost and Management AccountingPractical103 Hrs
Auditing & Ethics30% MCQ
70% Subjective
86 Hrs
Financial Management and Strategic Management30% MCQ
70% Subjective
89 Hrs
35 Hrs

*The number of hours mentioned in the above table is the estimated lecture hours.

7 Month Study Plan for the CA Inter September 2024 exams

There will be 7 months with you to prepare for your exams. The students should set a target for every month and can then complete the entire syllabus of the CA intermediate course.

Time hours to study: 10-12 hours daily

Subjects to revise daily: Accounts, Cost accounting, Advance accounting (4 hours practical daily)

Subjects to revise weekly: Law, Eco, Sm (fix one day of the week)

Papers to revise fortnightly (15 days): Audit, Enterprise information system (Assign the number of hours to be devoted in each subject)

  1. Choose a proper studying place for yourself.
  2. The seat should be comfortable, and the room should have proper lights.
  3. Sit in a comfortable and erect position while studying
  4. There should be no disturbance while you study.
  5. Make neat notes and use markers to underline important topics.
  6. Use the compilers of updated syllabus

First Month Study Plan for CA Intermediate September 2024 

Create notes and develop an understanding of the syllabus. During the first month of preparation, try to cover the theoretical portion of the chapter.

Second Month Study Plan for CA Intermediate September 2024

Keep working on the theoretical part of the subjects and try to understand the basic concepts so that you can easily proceed to further studies. The course is vast, so you need to be regular with your studies.

CA Intermediate Third-Month Preparation Strategy

It’s time now to practice practical problems for the entire day. As there are only 5 more months left for exams, you need to cover the course in time with regular studies.

CA Intermediate Study Plan for the Last 4 Months

If you have any doubts, ask your teachers or seniors to help you. It is the time when your concepts about the subject should be clear and completely focused on a practical part of the course.

5th Months Study Plan for CA Intermediate September 2024

Sit back and concentrate on the topic you are efficient at and work to clear up any problems or dilemmas connected to that subject or question. You can again seek guidance from Teachers or your seniors.

6th Month Study Plan for CA Intermediate

Eventually, you are here for the last 2 days for your exams.  Your exams are approaching, so don’t stampede if you are still pending with the course. Adhere to your study plan, and you will surely be able to review those remaining topics.

7th Month Study Plan for CA Intermediate September 2024

Don´t be nervous or overconfident during this time. It is time to keep your mind and body stable and fit. With a focused and consistent study plan, you will be well-prepared and feel confident about your potential.

You can also read our article on the best preparation strategy for the first group and the best preparation strategy for the second group.


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    CA Intermediate Syllabus 2024

    Paper 1: Advanced Accounting ( 100 Marks )

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounting Standards
    Chapter 2: Framework for Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
    Chapter 3: Applicability of Accounting Standards
    Chapter 4: Presentation and Disclosures Based Accounting Standards
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 1 Disclosure of Accounting Policies
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 3 Cash Flow Statement
    • Unit 3: Accounting Standard 17 Segment Reporting
    • Unit 4: Accounting Standard 18 Related Party Disclosures
    • Unit 5: Accounting Standard 20 Earnings Per Share
    • Unit 6: Accounting Standard 24 Discontinuing Operations
    • Unit 7: Accounting Standard 25 Interim Financial Reporting
    Module-2
    Chapter 5: Assets Based Accounting Standards
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 2 Valuation of Inventory
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 10 Property, Plant and Equipment
    • Unit 3: Accounting Standard 13 Accounting for Investments
    • Unit 4: Accounting Standard 16 Borrowing Costs
    • Unit 5: Accounting Standard 19 Leases
    • Unit 6: Accounting Standard 26 Intangible Assets
    • Unit 7: Accounting Standard 28 Impairment of Assets
    Chapter 6: Liabilities Based Accounting Standards
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 15 Employee Benefits
    • Unit 2: AS 29 (Revised) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
    Chapter 7: Accounting Standards Based on Items Impacting Financial Statement
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 4 Contingencies and Events occurring after the Balance Sheet Date
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 5 Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies
    • Unit 3: Accounting Standard 11 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
    • Unit 4: Accounting Standard 22 Accounting for Taxes on Income
    Chapter 8: Revenue Based Accounting Standards
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 7 Construction Contracts
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 9 Revenue Recognition
    Chapter 9: Other Accounting Standards
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 12 Accounting for Government Grants
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 14 Accounting for Amalgamations
    Chapter 10: Accounting Standards for Consolidated Financial Statement
    • Unit 1: Accounting Standard 21 Consolidated Financial Statements
    • Unit 2: Accounting Standard 23 Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statement
    • Unit 3: Accounting Standard 27 Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures
    Module-3
    Chapter 11: Financial Statements of Companies
    • Unit 1: Preparation of Financial Statements
    • Unit 2: Cash Flow Statement
    Chapter 12: Buyback of Securities
    Chapter 13: Amalgamation of Companies
    Chapter 14: Accounting for Reconstruction of Companies
    Chapter 15: Accounting for Branches including Foreign Branches

    Paper 2: Corporate and Other Laws (100 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Preliminary
    Chapter 2: Incorporation of Company and Matters Incidental Thereto
    Chapter 3: Prospectus and Allotment of Securities
    Chapter 4: Share Capital and Debentures
    Chapter 5: Acceptance of Deposits by Companies
    Chapter 6: Registration of Charges
    Module-2
    Chapter 7: Management & Administration
    Chapter 8: Declaration and Payment of Dividend
    Chapter 9: Accounts of Companies
    Chapter 10: Audit and Auditors
    Chapter 11: Companies Incorporated Outside India
    Module-3
    Chapter 12: The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    Module-3 (Part-II Other Laws)
    Chapter 1: The General Clauses Act, 1897
    Chapter 2: Interpretation of Statutes
    Chapter 3: The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

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    Paper 3: Taxation (100 Marks)

    Section A: Income Tax Law (50 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Section I
    Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
    Chapter 2: Residence and Scope of Total Income
    Section II
    Chapter 3: Heads of Income
    Module-2
    Section III
    Chapter 4: Income of Other Persons included in Assessee’s Total Income
    Chapter 5: Aggregation of Income, Set-Off and Carry Forward of Losses
    Chapter 6: Deductions from Gross Total Income
    Section IV
    Chapter 7: Advance Tax, Tax Deduction at Source and Tax Collection at Source
    Chapter 8: Provisions for filing Return of Income and Self Assessment
    Section V
    Chapter 9: Income Tax Liability – Computation and Optimisation

    Section B: Goods and Service Tax (50 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: GST in India – An Introduction
    Chapter 2: Supply under GST
    Chapter 3: Charge of GST
    Chapter 4: Place of Supply
    Chapter 5: Exemptions from GST
    Chapter 6: Time of Supply
    Chapter 7: Value of Supply
    Module-2
    Chapter 8: Input Tax Credit
    Chapter 9: Registration
    Chapter 10: Tax Invoice; Credit and Debit Notes
    Chapter 11: Accounts and Records
    Chapter 12: E-Way Bill
    Chapter 13: Payment of Tax
    Chapter 14: Tax Deduction at Source and Collection of Tax at Source
    Chapter 15: Returns

    Paper-4: Cost and Management Accounting (100 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting
    Chapter 2: Material Cost
    Chapter 3: Employee Cost and Direct Expenses
    Chapter 4: Overheads – Absorption Costing Method
    Chapter 5: Activity Based Costing
    Chapter 6: Cost Sheet
    Chapter 7: Cost Accounting Systems
    Module-2
    Chapter 8: Unit and Batch Costing
    Chapter 9: Job Costing
    Chapter 10: Process and Operation Costing
    Chapter 11: Joint Products and By Products
    Chapter 12: Service Costing
    Chapter 13: Standard Costing
    Chapter 14: Marginal Costing
    Chapter 15: Budgets and Budgetary Control

    Paper 5: Audit and Ethics (100 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Nature, Objective and Scope of Audit
    Chapter 2: Audit Strategy, Audit Planning and Audit Programme
    Chapter 3: Risk Assessment and Internal Control
    Chapter 4: Audit Evidence
    Chapter 5: Audit of Items of Financial Statements
    Module-2
    Chapter 6: Audit Documentation
    Chapter 7: Completion and Review
    Chapter 8: Audit Report
    Chapter 9: Special Features of Audit of Different Type of Entities
    Chapter 10: Audit of Banks
    Chapter 11: Ethics and Terms of Audit Engagements

    Paper 6: Financial Management and Strategic Management (100 Marks)

    Section A: Financial Management (50 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Scope and Objectives of Financial Management
    Chapter 2: Types of Financing
    Chapter 3: Financial Analysis and Planning – Ratio Analysis
    Chapter 4: Cost of Capital
    Chapter 5: Financing Decisions – Capital Structure
    Chapter 6: Financing Decisions – Leverages
    Module-2
    Chapter 7: Investment Decisions
    Chapter 8: Dividend Decision
    Chapter 9: Management of Working Capital

    Section B: Strategic Management (100 Marks)

    Syllabus Modules
    Chapters
    Module-1
    Chapter 1: Introduction to Strategic Management
    Chapter 2: Strategic Analysis: External Environment
    Chapter 3: Strategic Analysis: Internal Environment
    Chapter 4: Strategic Choices
    Chapter 5: Strategy Implementation and Evaluation


    Why do so Many Students Fail CA Intermediate Exams?

    1. Too much negativity around

    Since the CA course pass ratio is only 2-5%, you will naturally meet more failures than winners. So, when you ask or consult students who have not cleared the exams, you get negative feedback, which can demotivate and mislead you.

    2. No proper study material

    ICAI is the governing body of the CA course. The CA Inter study material provided by them is sufficient for the students. However the language of ICAI material is a bit complicated from other study materials available in the market. Students often study with those market books and get distracted from the proper course.

    3. No proper guidance

    ICAI updated and revised the syllabus periodically. The CA Intermediate exam pattern is also updated regularly according to industry demand and expectations. Many CA coaching institute cannot keep their syllabus updated according to ICAI and let their students study from obsolete materials.

    VSI has learned the pitfalls and has improvised and stimulated a study plan that helps students not only to pass CA intermediate exams but also to score top ranks and be the topper.

    The VSI Best CA intermediate study plan is divided into three categories. It answers the three basic and important questions of students who want to give their best for the CA intermediate exams in September 2024.

    • What to study?
    • How to study?
    • And When to study.

    If you follow this study plan with total dedication and sincerity, you will surely be able to crack the CA intermediate exams with flying colours.


    Preparation Tips for CA Intermediate September 2024

    • Keep yourself fit and relaxed.
    • Download your hall ticket, and keep your photographs and timetable in one place before your CA Intermediates exams begin.
    • Do some exercise daily for 15 minutes daily.
    • Keep a good digestive system by having healthy eating habits.
    • Keep involvement with family and friends for a specified period.
    • Develop a reading habit and keep yourself updated with current affairs.

    To get a good CA Intermediate result, students must refer to ICAI study materials and CA Intermediate papers such as mock test papers, past year papers, revision test papers, etc.

    VSI Jaipur provides the best compilers of study materials, and according to us, they are sufficient for the students to score good marks. CA intermediate compiler includes.

    1. ICAI syllabus
    2. ICAI study material
    3. Previous year’s question paper with suggested answers
    4. Mock Test papers
    5. Revision test papers
    6. Sample Questions for 30:70 Assessment
    7. Tips and tricks for Intermediate exams

    With this study material, you will have a revised ICAI syllabus and study material. VSI faculty help the students understand the study material in easy language, which helps them understand it better.

    By practising the previous year’s question paper and answering it in a similar format as the suggested answers, the student develops the skills to present the answers in the format expected by ICAI, which helps them to score marks.

    Also, read our article on tips to save time while using the calculator in Intermediate exams


    Frequently Asked Question

    Ques 1. How can I make a study plan for CA Intermediate?

    Ans 1. Your CA Intermediate study plan should be practical, comprehensive and helpful in completing the course in 7 months. You should be able to answer what to study, how to study and when to study. We have also provided you with the study plan in our blog.

    Ques 2. Do I need to buy books from the market to study apart from ICAI study material for CA Intermediate?

    Ans 2. No, ICAI study material is enough to know and understand the syllabus. The question paper and mock test papers help you practise more for exams.

    Ques 3. How many hours should I study daily to prepare for the CA Intermediate?

    Ans 3. Students should study for at least 10-12 hours.

    Ques 4. Is it possible to pass the CA Intermediate in 2 months?

    Ans 4. No, 2 months are not at all enough to complete the syllabus. Furthermore, you’ll also need proper time to revise the course and practice question papers.

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