Many students consider CA difficult as it comprises of the vast syllabus that is needed to be prepared to pass the exams. The syllabus is not limited to some books but a wide range of study material is provided to students such as online books to understand the core concepts of all the subjects. Moreover, they also need to prepare the syllabus by studying the related material from the internet. The subjects cover all the important areas of accountancy which aids in resolving disputes and avoid bankruptcy of many organizations. It is a worldwide profession. Whenever you are authorized as a Chartered Accountant, you have opportunities everywhere in the world, as long as you can aware of the laws and regulations. It is an internationally recognized and esteemed profession.
You can register as fulltime student or a trainee student even if your result of pre-requisite qualification is awaited and if certificate or degree of pre-requisite qualification is awaited in normal course.
If you have degree of 4 years at HSSC then you have to complete the training for 3 years in authorized institutions and if you have other than 4 year graduation degree then you have to complete the training of 4 years.
In total there are 21 papers in which students appear during the CA course. The division of the CA subjects 2021 along with the recommended books is as follows:
PART 1
Assessment of Fundamental Competencies (AFC)
Code | Subject | Books |
AFC-1 | Functional English |
CA AFC 1 Functional English CA AFC 2 Business Communication CA AFC 3 Quantitative Methods CA AFC 4 Information Technology
(1200+ Multiple Choice Questions) Practice Questions and Answers
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AFC-2 | Business communication |
(1200 Multiple Choice Questions)
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AFC-3 | Quantitative method |
Topic Wise Study Text and 2000 MCQs Updated up to 2020-21 Exams
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AFC-4 | Introduction to information technology |
(1500 Multiple Choice Questions)
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PART 2
Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF)
Code | Subject | Books |
CAF-1 | Introduction To Accounting |
Practice Manual |
CAF-2 | Introduction To Economics and Finance |
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CAF-3 | Business Law |
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CAF-4 | Business Management and Behavioural Studies |
Including ICAP Past Papers and Solutions Topic Wise (Autumn 2009 – Autumn 2020), 5th Edition: |
CAF-5 | Financial Accounting and Reporting – I |
Practice Manual and Examination Questions and Answers |
CAF-6 | Principles of Taxation |
Comprehensive Study Notes with Practice Examples, Past Papers, Questions & Answers, 3rd Edition |
CAF-7 | Financial Accounting and Reporting– II |
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CAF-8 | Cost and Management Accounting |
Study Text |
CAF-9 | Audit and Assurance |
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PART 3
Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)
Code | Subject | Books |
CFAP-1 | Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting |
ICAP Topical Past Past Paper up to Winter 2019
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CFAP-2 | Corporate Laws |
Compendium of Corporate Laws (Containing Bare Acts only) 2021 Edition SA SALAM, Edition 15th December, 2020 |
CFAP-3 | Business Management and Strategy |
Examiners Comment, Question Papers, Suggested Answers and Marking Key |
CFAP-4 | Business Finance Decisions |
Chartered Accountants CFAP 4 Business Finance Decision including MAC portion by Ahmed Raza Mir and Taha Popatia
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CFAP-5 | Advanced Taxation |
Applicable For Summer 2021 Attempt |
CFAP-6 | Audit, Assurance and Related Services |
Past Papers upto Winter 2019 |
PART 4
Multi subject Assessment (MSA)
Code | Subject | Books |
MSA-1 | Financial Reporting and Assurance– Professional Competence |
CA MSA 1 Financial Reporting & Assurance Yearly Past Papers From Winter 2017 to Winter 2019 by Saleem Pasta Examiners Comment, Question Papers, Suggested Answers and Marking Key |
MSA-2 | Management–Professional Competence |
CA MSA 2 Strategic Management Yearly Past Papers From Summer 2017 to Winter 2019 by Saleem Pasta Examiners Comment, Question Papers, Suggested Answers and Marking Key |