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EDUCATION SCHEME 2021

                              EDUCATION SCHEME 2021
                              Quest for Excellence & Relevance

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan                 Page | 1
EDUCATION SCHEME 2021

                  MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF EDUCATION &
                  TRAINING COMMITTEE (ETCOM)
                  Dear esteemed members, students, education and training partners and
                  prospective students

                  It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to introduce Education
                  Scheme 2021.

                  Education Scheme 2021 is an integral component of the Council’s strategy
                  to retain the status of CA Qualification as a top national accounting
                  qualification as well as to compete with the best international accounting
                  qualifications. Under the strategy all aspects of education, examination,
                  training and related delivery models, study tools, etc. are being holistically
                  reviewed on a systematic basis.

                  After due deliberations, the structure of Education Scheme 2021 was
                  approved by the Council in its 316th meeting held on July 25-26, 2019.

                  The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (the Institute) with the
                  Scheme continues its journey to achieve excellence and relevance in
                  professional competence so that its members and students continue to
                  add value to business and economy, safeguard public interest, ensure
                  ethical practices and good corporate governance.

                  In continuance of this quest, the Institute conducted an extensive review
                  of existing CA qualification, keeping in view the requirements of
                  International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) education standards,
                  international best practices and suggestions from key stakeholders in
                  academia, practice and industry.

                  Education Scheme 2021 while retaining focus on the traditional areas of
                  key competencies of CA professionals and students, simultaneously
                  envisage to enhance their skillset in the areas of technology,
                  communication and behavioral competencies to respond to the needs of
                  emerging workplace.

                  One of the key focus areas of the Scheme is to provide a reasonable chance
                  of success to those who enter CA program, while retaining the desired
                  level of competencies and skills. This will be achieved through
                  rationalization of curriculum, introducing new examination methods and
                  techniques and developing better study tools and education delivery
                  models, etc.

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                  The salient features of Education Scheme 2021 together with detailed flow
                  of qualification and principles are being presented in this document.

                  The deliberation on detailed curriculum, exemptions and transitional
                  provisions are in progress and will be shared, once approved by the
                  Council.

                  This communication is for the purposes of information of the stakeholders
                  and not intended for obtaining comments or feedback. The formal
                  exposure of amended byelaws and directives will be made in due course
                  for comments.

                  Here I would like to acknowledge the contributions by members of ETCOM
                  2018-19 without which the Scheme may not have become a reality.

                  My thanks to all those who participated in surveys and discussions and
                  contributed to the development of the Scheme.

                  My special thanks to the Senior Director Education and Training Omair
                  Jamal, and staff of Education Department including Senior Manager
                  Shumaila Halo and Director Examinations, Irfan Ghaziani for their tireless
                  efforts and extensive research and outreach to make the Scheme possible.

                  My thanks to the President, Vice Presidents, and my Council colleagues
                  who deliberated in detail and made valuable contribution to the Scheme.

                  Syed Najmul Hussain, FCA

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                  TABLE OF CONTENTS
                  Salient features                                                    5
                  Key Stages/Levels                                                   6
                  Entry routes and eligibility criteria                               6
                  Qualifying Assessment Test (QAT)                                    9
                  Pre-Requisite Competencies(PRC)                                     10
                  Assessment Areas of PRC                                             10
                  Time limit for clearing PRC assessments                             10
                  Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF)                         11
                  Papers of CAF                                                       11
                  Delivery of courses and examinations of CAF                         11
                  Time limit for clearing CAF examinations                            11
                  Eligibility for examinations and Rules of progression               12
                  Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)                13
                  Papers of CFAP                                                      13
                  Delivery of courses and examinations of CFAP                        13
                  Number of attempts and time limits for clearing CFAP examinations   13
                  Eligibility for examinations                                        14
                  Multi-Subject Assessment (MSA)                                      15
                  Papers of MSA                                                       15
                  Delivery of courses and examinations of MSA                         15
                  Number of attempts and time limits for clearing MSA examinations    15
                  Eligibility for examinations                                        15
                  Practical Training requirement                                      16
                  Hands-on Courses                                                    17
                  Entry Routes – Flow charts                                          18

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                                                     IMPORTANT NOTE
                       This announcement is for the purpose of information to intended recipients
                       and is subject to amendment in Byelaws with approval of the Federal
                       Government in due course.

                  SALIENT FEATURES
                  Education Scheme 2021:
                  i.     Introduces an entry test for students who marginally under perform in
                         their twelve years’ education to allow opportunity to those who may
                         have reasonable chance of successfully completing the CA Program.
                  ii. Fairly accommodates those who possess other higher educational and
                      professional qualifications.
                  iii. Enhances integration of 16 years’ degree programs into the
                       qualification process to ensure diversity in the profession.
                  iv. Devolves conduct of entry test and pre-requisite competencies
                      assessment to authorized third parties with close oversight of the
                      Institute.
                  v. Introduces hands-on courses to enhance the skillset of CA
                     professionals in areas of technology, communication and behavioral
                     competencies to respond to the needs of emerging workplace.
                  vi. Defines maximum period to clear a level in terms of “years/months”
                      along with “number of attempts”.
                  vii. Focuses on development of analytical and reasoning skills and
                       application techniques.
                  viii. Retains Multi-Subject Assessments (MSAs) as final level of
                        qualification.

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                  KEY STAGES/LEVELS
                  The key stages and levels of Education Scheme 2021 are:
                  i.   Entry route for HSC/A’ Level or equivalent with defined eligibility
                       criteria and alternate option
                  ii. Assessment scheme for Pre-Requisite Competencies (PRC)
                  iii. Entry routes for relevant and non-relevant graduates
                  iv. Remodeled Certificate of Accounting and Finance (CAF) level
                  v. Remodeled Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP) level
                  vi. Practical Training
                  vii. Hands-on courses at different stages of qualification
                  viii. Multi-Subject Assessment (MSA)

                  ENTRY ROUTES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
                  The entry routes are as follows:
                      HSC/A’ Levels or equivalent
                      14-year Graduates
                      16-year Graduates
                      16-year Graduates from Specified Degree Awarding Institutes

                  HSC/A’ Levels or Equivalent
                  Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary School Certificate or A
                  Levels:
                      Having secured above 60% aggregate marks or passed three subjects
                       at A Levels with minimum Grade D will be exempt from Qualifying
                       Assessment Test (QAT).
                      Having secured less than 60% but more than 50% aggregate marks in
                       HSC or passed three subjects at A Levels with minimum Grade E will
                       be required to pass QAT.
                  Candidates who have passed other equivalent qualification to HSC/A’ Level
                  recognized by the Council will be registered in CA education program
                  subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Council.

                  Candidates who have passed QAT or are exempt from QAT will be eligible
                  to appear for assessment of PRC after three months from the date of
                  registration.

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                  After passing PRC, such candidates will be eligible to advance to CAF level.

                  On passing all papers of CAF level and fulfilling other requirements
                  including completing prescribed hands-on courses, such candidates will be
                  eligible to advance to register for training with any approved training
                  organization of the Institute.

                  After commencement of training and fulfilling other requirements
                  including completing prescribed hands-on courses, such candidates will be
                  eligible to appear in their CFAP and MSA level examinations.

                  14-year Graduates
                  Candidates with bachelor degree comprising minimum 14 years of
                  education in any discipline will be eligible for registration in CA education
                  program, provided that such degree is awarded by a local or foreign degree
                  awarding institution recognized by a competent authority of higher
                  education in Pakistan. Further, provided that such candidates must have
                  secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent grades.

                  Such candidates will be eligible to start their practical training and obtain
                  registration as trainee.

                  Such candidates will be deemed to be exempt from QAT and will be eligible
                  to appear for the assessment of PRC after three months from the date of
                  registration.

                  After passing PRC, such candidates will be eligible to appear in CAF level
                  examinations.

                  Such candidates on passing all papers of CAF level examinations and
                  fulfilling other requirements including completing prescribed hands-on
                  courses will be eligible to appear in their CFAP and MSA level examinations.

                  16-year Graduates
                  Candidates with a degree comprising minimum 16 years of education from
                  a local or foreign university recognized by a competent authority of higher
                  education in Pakistan will be eligible for registration in CA education
                  program.

                  Such candidates will be eligible to start their practical training and obtain
                  registration as trainees.

                  Such candidates will be deemed to be exempt from QAT and PRC
                  assessment subject to certain conditions.

                  Such candidates will be eligible to appear for their CAF papers during their
                  graduate program as per prescribed rules.

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                  On passing all papers of CAF level examinations and fulfilling other
                  requirements including completing prescribed hands-on courses, such
                  candidates will be eligible to appear in their CFAP and MSA level
                  examinations.

                  16-year Graduates from Specified Degree Awarding Institutes
                  Candidates with a degree comprising minimum 16 years of education from
                  a specified degree awarding institute (SDAI) will be eligible for registration
                  in CA education program as trainee.

                  Such candidates will be deemed to be exempt from QAT, PRC assessment
                  and CAF examinations subject to certain conditions.

                  Such candidates will be eligible to appear in CFAP and MSA level
                  examinations and fulfil other requirements including completing
                  prescribed hands-on courses.

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                  QUALIFYING ASSESSMENT TEST (QAT)
                  i.   The Qualifying Assessment Test (QAT) will be a computer based
                       assessment, testing candidates in English, Mathematics and Analytical
                       Reasoning.
                  ii. The candidates will have maximum three attempts to pass QAT.
                  iii. The candidates will have maximum twelve months to appear in PRC
                       assessments after passing QAT.
                  iv. The conduct of QAT is being devolved to third parties including RAETs,
                      RASS and any other party authorized by the Institute.
                  v. The Institute will retain oversight and standard setting role and will
                     provide online tests and independent invigilators to parties conducting
                     examinations.
                  vi. The results of QAT will be announced by the Institute.

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                  PRE-REQUISITE COMPETENCIES (PRC)
                  i.   This pre-first level of CA Program will assess fundamentals of general
                       and professional knowledge and will be referred to as Pre-Requisite
                       Competencies (PRC).
                  ii. Students will have the option to self-study. Registration at RAETs
                      and/or RASS for studies of PRC is not mandatory.
                  iii. The conduct of assessment of these competencies is being devolved to
                       third parties including RAETs, RASS and any other party authorized by
                       the Institute.
                  iv. The Institute will retain an oversight and standard setting role and will
                      provide online tests and independent invigilators to parties conducting
                      examinations.
                  v. Assessments will be offered every month.
                  vi. Unless a lower number of areas remain, minimum two areas will be
                      attempted for assessment at a time.
                  vii. The results will be announced by the Institute.

                  Assessment Areas of PRC
                  There will be assessment in five areas as follows:

                  i.   PRC-01 Business Writing and Comprehension skills
                  ii. PRC-02 Quantitative methods
                  iii. PRC-03 Principles of Economics
                  iv. PRC-04 Introduction to Accounting
                  v. PRC-05 Introduction to Business

                  Time limit for clearing PRC assessments
                  Persons registered for PRC assessments will be required to clear
                  assessment of a minimum of three areas in maximum twelve months from
                  the date of first attempt of PRC.

                  Those who have passed three areas in such twelve-month period will have
                  three additional months for clearing assessment of the remaining two
                  areas.

                  First attempt of assessment shall not be earlier than three months from
                  the date of registration for PRC assessments.

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                  CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (CAF)
                  The examinations / assessments at this stage will primarily focus on
                  competencies in application and analysis of enhanced technical
                  knowledge. CAF stage papers will be bifurcated into two Groups A and B.

                  Papers of CAF
                  The papers forming part of each Group are as follows:

                  a) Group A
                       i.   CAF-01 Financial Accounting and Reporting 1
                       ii. CAF-02 Tax Practices
                       iii. CAF-03 Cost and Management Accounting
                       iv. CAF-04 Mercantile Law

                  b) Group B:
                       i.   CAF-05 Financial Accounting and Reporting 2
                       ii. CAF-06 Managerial and Financial Analysis
                       iii. CAF-07 Company Law
                       iv. CAF-08 Audit and Assurance

                  Delivery of courses and examinations of CAF
                  i.   It is mandatory for registered persons to register with a RAET or RASS.
                  ii. Attendance of classes prior to first attempt will be mandatory.
                  iii. Minimum attendance requirement will be those as prescribed by the
                       Institute.
                  iv. CAF stage examinations will be conducted every six months.
                  v. Unless lesser number of papers remain, registered persons will be
                     required to appear in at least three papers of their own selection.
                  vi. Examinations for this stage will be conducted by the Institute.

                  Time limit for clearing CAF examinations
                  Persons registered for CAF stage will have maximum of four years to pass
                  the requisite examinations. Provided that persons who have not more than
                  two CAF papers remaining to pass, will have one additional year to pass
                  the remaining paper(s).

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                  Eligibility for examinations and Rules of progression
                  Registered persons will first attempt papers of CAF Group A.

                  Unless a lower number of papers remain, a registered person will attempt
                  minimum three papers from each Group.

                  Registered persons will be permitted to appear in CAF Group B on passing
                  at least two papers from CAF Group A.

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                  CERTIFIED FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
                  (CFAP)
                  The examinations/ assessment at this stage will focus mostly on innovation
                  and decision making with enhanced application and analytical skills.

                  Papers of CFAP
                  The papers forming part of this stage are as follows:
                      CFAP-01 Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting
                      CFAP-02 Corporate Laws
                      CFAP-03 Strategy and Performance Measurement
                      CFAP-04 Business Finance Decisions
                      CFAP-05 Tax Planning and Practices
                      CFAP-06 Audit, Assurance and Related Services

                  Delivery of courses and examinations of CFAP
                  Students will have the option to self-study or take courses at RAETs and/or
                  RASS.
                  The Council will prescribe minimum number of papers a student need to
                  appear in a single attempt.
                  CFAP stage exams will be conducted every six months.
                  The examinations of these papers will be conducted by the Institute.

                  Number of attempts and time limit for clearing CFAP
                  examinations
                  Students registered for CFAP stage will have maximum of six attempts to
                  pass each paper.

                  However, students who have not more than three CFAP papers remaining
                  to pass, will have no limitation for the number of attempts.

                  The minimum time period available to a student to clear three papers as
                  above will be prescribed by the Council.

                  An attempt will be counted when a person is issued the admit card and
                  he/she signs the attendance sheet in the examination.

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                  Eligibility for examinations
                  Students will be eligible to attempt CFAP exams having:
                  a) passed or obtained exemptions from all papers of CAF and registered
                     as trainees through 16 years’ bachelor degree from SDAIs; and
                  b) completed twelve months of training prescribed under the bye-laws
                     on or before the first day of the month in which examination is to be
                     held.

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                  MULTI-SUBJECT ASSESSMENT (MSA)
                  The examinations/assessments at this stage will focus on integrated topics
                  to ensure that candidates can solve and provide advice on complex
                  business issues and problems.

                  Papers of MSA
                  The papers forming part of this stage are:

                  i.   MSA-1 Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional Competence

                  ii. MSA-2 Management Professional Competence

                  Delivery of courses and examinations of MSA
                  Students will have the option to self-study or take courses at RAETs and/or
                  RASS.
                  MSA stage exams will be conducted every six months.
                  The examinations of these papers will be conducted by the Institute.

                  Number of attempts and time limits for Clearing MSA
                  examinations
                  There will be no limitation of attempts or time for students appearing in
                  MSAs.

                  Eligibility for Examinations
                  MSA-1: Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional Competence

                  Students who have passed or obtained exemptions from the following
                  papers of CFAP:

                  a) Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting

                  b) Audit, Assurance and Related Services

                  MSA-2: Management Professional Competence

                  Students who have passed or obtained exemptions from the following
                  papers of CFAP:

                  a) Strategy and Performance Measurement

                  b) Business Finance Decisions

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               PRACTICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENT
               i.   Practical Training in an authorized Training Organization (TO) is a mandatory
                    requirement of the CA qualification. Training refers to on-job learning which
                    prepares chartered accountants for required professional skills, ethics,
                    values and attitudes.

               ii. Trainee students would be required to complete an annual online ethics
                   course during the period of the training.

               iii. Period of training will be between 3 to 4 years based on candidate’s entry
                    route.

               iv. Assessment of training by designated person in the TO is a mandatory
                   component to evaluate training output and workplace performance.

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               HANDS-ON COURSES
               The Institute is cognizant of the impact of emerging technologies, particularly
               in the area of information technology on businesses. The importance of
               communication skills and personal effectiveness is being given its due
               weightage in the Scheme. These hands-on courses have been included as an
               integral part of CA Program and form part of progression and qualification
               under the Scheme.

               The hands-on courses forming part of CA program are:

               a) PRC to CAF Stage
                    i.   Presentation and Personal Effectiveness (PPE); and
                    ii. MS Office

               b) CAF-CFAP Stage
                    i.   Data management and analytics; OR
                    ii. FinTech
               Testing /proficiency level for these courses is at intermediate level and relevant
               to profession of accountancy.

               The Institute will authorize third parties to conduct these courses with ICAP
               oversight.

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                                                 Entry Route 1 for HSC/A’ Levels or Equivalent

                                                              Chartered Accountant

                                                Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)                                                                                Assessment of
                                                                                                                                                                 Practical
                                                                                                                                                                                3.5
  1.5                             MSA-01                                                    MSA-02                                                             Experience       yrs
  YR
              Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional                      Management Professional
                               Competence                                              Competence                                                                               T

                                                                                                                                Annual Online Ethics Course
                                                                                                                                                                                R
                                                                                                                                                                                A
                                                                                                                                                                                I
                                      Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)
                                                                                                                                                                                N
                        CFAP-04                                  CFAP-05                              CFAP-06                                                                   I
                                                                                                                                                                                N
                                                                                           Audit, Assurance and Related                                                         G
   1        Business Finance Decisions               Tax Planning and Practices
                                                                                                      Services                                                Hands-on
  YR
                        CFAP-01                                  CFAP-02                              CFAP-03                                                 course on any     P
                                                                                                                                                              one of the        H
                Advanced Accounting and                                                     Strategy and Performance                                          following:        A
                                                             Corporate Laws
                   Financial Reporting                                                            measurement                                                                   S
                                                                                                                                                              - Data
                                                                                                                                                                                E
                                                                                                                                                                Management
1 YR                                                                                                                                                            and Analytics
                                                                                                                                                              - FinTech

                                          Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF B)
                    CAF-05                      CAF-06                         CAF-07                      CAF-08
             Financial Accounting &         Managerial and
                                                                             Company Law             Audit and Assurance
                  Reporting - 2            Financial Analysis

   1                                      Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF A)
  YR                                                                                                                       Hands-on
                    CAF-01                      CAF-02                         CAF-03                      CAF-04
                                                                                                                           courses on
             Financial Accounting &                                  Cost and Management                                   1. Presentation
                                             Tax Practices                                             Mercantile Law
                  Reporting - 1                                            Accounting                                      and Personal
                                                                                                                           Effectiveness
                                                                                                                           (PPE)
                                               Pre-requisite Competencies (PRC)
                                                                                                                           2. MS Office
                                 PRC-04                                                     PRC-05
   1
  YR                   Introduction to Accounting                                 Introduction to Business

                        PRC-01                                  PRC-02                                PRC-03

                 Business Writing and
                                                     Quantitative Methods                   Principles of Economics
                 Comprehension skills

                                                                         \
                                                         Qualifying Assessment Test
                                                (English, Mathematics, Analytical Reasoning)

                                                                         \
                                                 HSC (50%-60%) or A-Level Grade ‘E’ in any
                                                             three papers

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                                                 Entry Route 2 for HSC/A’ Levels or Equivalent

                                                            Chartered Accountant

                                               Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)                                                                                  Assessment of
                                                                                                                                                                                 3.5
  1.5                                                                                                                                                             Practical
                                  MSA-01                                                 MSA-02                                                                                  yrs
  YR                                                                                                                                                            Experience
              Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional                   Management Professional
                               Competence                                           Competence                                                                                   T

                                                                                                                                Annual Online Ethics Course
                                                                                                                                                                                 R
                                                                                                                                                                                 A
                                                                                                                                                                                 I
                                   Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)
                                                                                                                                                                                 N
                        CFAP-04                                CFAP-05                             CFAP-06                                                                       I
                                                                                                                                                                                 N
                                                                                        Audit, Assurance and Related                                                             G
   1           Business Finance Decisions             Tax Planning and Practices
                                                                                                   Services                                                    Hands-on
  YR
                                                                                                                                                               course on any     P
                        CFAP-01                                CFAP-02                             CFAP-03
                                                                                                                                                               one of the        H
                Advanced Accounting and                                                  Strategy and Performance                                              following:        A
                                                           Corporate Laws
                   Financial Reporting                                                         measurement                                                    - Data             S
                                                                                                                                                                Management       E
1 YR                                                                                                                                                            and Analytics
                                                                                                                                                              - FinTech

                                         Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF B)
                  CAF-05                     CAF-06                         CAF-07                      CAF-08
                 Financial
                                   Managerial and Financial
               Accounting &                                               Company Law             Audit and Assurance
                                         Analysis
               Reporting - 2
   1
  YR                                     Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF A)
                  CAF-01                     CAF-02                         CAF-03                      CAF-04            Hands-on
                                                                                                                          courses on
                 Financial
                                                                   Cost and Management                                    1. Presentation
               Accounting &                Tax Practices                                            Mercantile Law
                                                                         Accounting                                       and Personal
               Reporting - 1                                                                                              Effectiveness
                                                                                                                          (PPE)

                                              *Pre-requisite Competencies (PRC)                                           2. MS Office
                                PRC-04                                                   PRC-05
   1
  YR                  Introduction to Accounting                               Introduction to Business

                       PRC-01                                PRC-02                                PRC-03

                 Business Writing and
                                                      Quantitative Methods               Principles of Economics
                 Comprehension skills

                                                                      \
                                                    HSC > 60% or A-Level at least Grade ‘D’ in three
                                                                       papers
                                                                                                                 *Credits will be available on predefined criteria

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                                                        Entry Route for 14-year Graduates

                                                         Chartered Accountant

                                            Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)                                                                                 Assessment of
                                                                                                                                                                              4
                                                                                                                                                              Practical
 1                             MSA-01                                                 MSA-02                                                                Experience       yrs
YR
           Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional                   Management Professional
                            Competence                                           Competence                                                                                  T
                                                                                                                                                                             R
                                                                                                                                                                             A
                                                                                                                                                                             I
                                Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)
                                                                                                                                                                             N
                                                                                                                                                           Hands-on
                     CFAP-04                                CFAP-05                             CFAP-06                                                                      I
                                                                                                                                                           course on any     N
                                                                                     Audit, Assurance and Related                                          one of the        G
 1          Business Finance Decisions             Tax Planning and Practices
                                                                                                Services                                                   following:
YR
                     CFAP-01                                CFAP-02                             CFAP-03                                                    - Data            P
                                                                                                                                                             Management      H
             Advanced Accounting and                                                  Strategy and Performance                                               and Analytics   A
                                                        Corporate Laws
                Financial Reporting                                                         measurement                                                    - FinTech         S
                                                                                                                                                                             E

                                                                                                                             Annual Online Ethics Course
                                     *Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF B)
               CAF-05                     CAF-06                         CAF-07                      CAF-08
              Financial
                                Managerial and Financial
            Accounting &                                               Company Law             Audit and Assurance
                                      Analysis
 1          Reporting - 2
YR                                   *Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF A)
               CAF-01                     CAF-02                         CAF-03                      CAF-04                                                Hands-on
                                                                                                                                                           courses on:
              Financial                                                                                                                                    1. Presentation
                                                                Cost and Management
            Accounting &                Tax Practices                                            Mercantile Law                                            and Personal
                                                                      Accounting
            Reporting - 1                                                                                                                                  Effectiveness
                                                                                                                                                           (PPE)

                                           *Pre-requisite Competencies (PRC)                                                                               2. *MS Office

                             PRC-04                                                   PRC-05
 1
YR                 Introduction to Accounting                               Introduction to Business

                    PRC-01                                PRC-02                                PRC-03

              Business Writing and
                                                   Quantitative Methods               Principles of Economics
              Comprehension skills

                                                                   \
                                                 14-year qualification (2-year graduates)
                                                                                                              *Credits will be available on predefined criteria

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                                                         Entry Route for 16-year Graduates

                                                            Chartered Accountant

                                             Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)                                                                                    Assessment of
                                                                                                                                                                  Practical
                                                                                                                                                                                 3.5
1.5                             MSA-01                                                   MSA-02                                                                 Experience       yrs
YR
            Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional                     Management Professional
                             Competence                                             Competence                                                                 Hands-on
                                                                                                                                                               course on any
                                                                                                                                                               one of the
                                 Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)                                                                          following:
                      CFAP-04                                 CFAP-05                             CFAP-06                                                     - Data
                                                                                                                                                                Management
                                                                                        Audit, Assurance and Related                                            and Analytics    T
 1           Business Finance Decisions             Tax Planning and Practices

                                                                                                                                Annual Online Ethics Course
                                                                                                   Services                                                   - FinTech          R
YR
                                                                                                                                                                                 A
                      CFAP-01                                 CFAP-02                             CFAP-03
                                                                                                                                                                                 I
              Advanced Accounting and                                                    Strategy and Performance                                                                N
                                                           Corporate Laws
                 Financial Reporting                                                           measurement                                                                       I
                                                                                                                                                                                 N
                                                                                                                                                                                 G

                                                                                                                                                                                 P
                                    *Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF B)                                                                                               H
                                                                                                                                                                                 A
                CAF-05                     CAF-06                           CAF-07                     CAF-08
                                                                                                                                                                                 S
                                                                                                                                                               *Hands-on
               Financial                                                                                                                                                         E
                                 Managerial and Financial                                                                                                      course on MS
             Accounting &                                                 Company Law           Audit and Assurance
                                       Analysis                                                                                                                Office
 1           Reporting - 2
YR                                  *Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF A)
                CAF-01                     CAF-02                           CAF-03                     CAF-04
               Financial
                                                                  Cost and Management
             Accounting &                Tax Practices                                              Mercantile Law
                                                                       Accounting
             Reporting - 1

                                                                      \
                                                         16-year qualification (4-year graduates)
                                                                                                                *Credits will be available on predefined criteria

                                                                                                                 Note: Such Students will be allowed to appear
                                                                                                                    in CAF exams during their degree program

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EDUCATION SCHEME 2021

                   Entry Route for 16-year Graduates from Specified Degree Awarding Institutes

                                                     Chartered Accountant

                                                                                                                                                     Assessment of
                                          Multi Subject Assessment (MSA)                                                                                                3
                                                                                                                                                        Practical
 1                                                                                                                                                    Experience       yrs
                               MSA-01                                            MSA-02
YR
           Financial Reporting and Assurance Professional                Management Professional
                            Competence                                        Competence                                                                               T
                                                                                                                                                     Hands-on

                                                                                                                       Annual Online Ethics Course
                                                                                                                                                                       R
                                                                                                                                                     course on any
                                                                                                                                                                       A
                                Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)                                                                 one of the        I
                                                                                                                                                     following:        N
                     CFAP-04                                CFAP-05                       CFAP-06
                                                                                                                                                     - Data            I
                                                                               Audit, Assurance and Related                                            Management      N
 1          Business Finance Decisions          Tax Planning and Practices                                                                             and Analytics   G
                                                                                          Services
YR                                                                                                                                                   - FinTech
                     CFAP-01                                CFAP-02                       CFAP-03                                                                      P
                                                                                                                                                                       H
             Advanced Accounting and                                             Strategy and Performance
                                                     Corporate Laws                                                                                                    A
                Financial Reporting                                                    measurement                                                    *Hands-on        S
                                                                                                                                                     course on MS      E
                                                                                                                                                     Office
 1
YR

                                                             16-year qualification from
                                                    Specified Degree Awarding Institutes (SDAI)

                                                                                                              *Credits will be available on predefined criteria.

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