CA Final Preparation Guide
ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for CA Final 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Offline (pen & paper)
Frequency
Twice a year (May & November)
Next Exam Date
May 2027
EEligibility Criteria
CA Intermediate qualified + 2.5 years of Articleship
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (must qualify to become CA)
Study Plan by Subject
Group 1: FR, SFM, Elective Paper
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Group 2: CR, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
(6 papers total, 100 marks each)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Financial Reporting (FR) requires mastery of all Ind AS standards
Strategic Financial Management (SFM) is highly quantitative — practice daily
Tax papers (DT & IDT) change every year — use only current year material
Start with ICAI modules, then supplement with coaching material
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1: FR, SFM, Elective Paper | — | 200 | 60 min |
| Group 2: CR, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax | — | 200 | 60 min |
| (6 papers total, 100 marks each) | — | 200 | 60 min |
| Total | — | 600 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
January 2027
Next Exam Date
May 2027
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