ICAP Revised Modular Scheme (Modules A-D)

[Muhammad Adnan Arshad]

1-The Council has approved the new rules for appearing in Modules A to D examinations. Students may appear in two consecutive Modules. Therefore, a student may attempt consecutive Modules A & B or B & C or C & D as a single attempt. This will be effective from March/Spring, 2007 attempt.

2-ICAP has recently announced the Revised Modular Scheme for Modules A to D to be effective from November 1, 2006 and the first examination under the revised Modular scheme will be held in Spring 2007.

The scheme offers a revised Modular structure whereby the paper of “Introduction to Economics and Finance” is being transferred to Module B from Module A. This would provide the entry level students with an opportunity to exhibit their knowledge with a mature frame of understanding.

Furthermore, the paper of “Introduction to Information Technology” of Module B is being merged with “Information Technology” of Module D and Computer Practical Examination will be conducted soon after conduct of Intermediate Examinations. This modification not only reduces the number of total subjects at Foundation stage but also lessens the students’ trouble of attempting a support course twice.

The revised Modular Scheme contains the following subjects

Module A
Paper A1 Functional English
Paper A2 Quantitative Methods

Module B
Paper B3 Introduction to Economics and Finance
Paper B4 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Paper B5 Mercantile Law

Module C
Paper C6 Financial Accounting
Paper C7 Taxation
Paper C8 Business Communication & Behavioral Studies

Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) – 100 hrs Certificate*
*(Certificate will be issued by RAETs on completion and passing of PSTC and submitted when applying for Module C Examination or as applicable.)

Module D
Paper D9 Company Law
Paper D10 Cost Accounting
Paper D11 Auditing
Paper D12 Information Technology
Computer Practical Examination**

All current students shall be adjusted into the new scheme immediately on its implementation.

[Durraiz]

where did you find out all of this?

its not on icap's website.

[Mujahid Islam]

?

[zainahmed]

this is in the ICAP's NEWSLETTER and these news was revolving since last 2 to 3 months

[zephyrrr]

Thanks Adnan. I was not aware of it. As I've not been sent the newsletter yet. Perhaps, I live in Multan !

[tariq mehr]

it seems that icap is determined to produce maximum possible chartered accountants in the country, i guess exemptions are also given in module A&B(functional english and economics).
members! what do you think????

[farrukhnajam]

As far as i know from unofficial sources, ICAP's aim is to produce some 10000 CA's in the next few yrs due to the increasing demand in the industry....prob dis is why such measures are being taken....
hope dis doesnt reduce the value of a CA!!!

[smurfyazhar]

i think this is done by ICAP because of the growing popularity of ACCA.
many students complete ACCA in 2 to 3 years and afterwards join as trainee in the firm gaining exemption form module A to D and also have the benefit of reduced training period of only 3 years. there has been a considerable decrease of students in RAETs and ICAP wants to curtail that but i think as long as the students have the resources to enroll in ACCA they would not be interested in joining ICAP. Also since there is no advantage of being an ACA over an ACCA in middle east.
since the popularity of ACCA in the last few years have increased ICAP is trying evey bit of trick up its sleeves to dicourage students from joining ACCA(look at the changes made by ICAP in the last two to three years!) but as long as the marking of papers by ICAP is not open and fair i dont think anyone would want to join ICAP.

[muji]

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<br />1-The Council has approved the new rules for appearing in Modules A to D examinations. Students may appear in two consecutive Modules. Therefore, a student may attempt consecutive Modules A & B or B & C or C & D as a single attempt. This will be effective from March/Spring, 2007 attempt.

2-ICAP has recently announced the Revised Modular Scheme for Modules A to D to be effective from November 1, 2006 and the first examination under the revised Modular scheme will be held in Spring 2007.

The scheme offers a revised Modular structure whereby the paper of “Introduction to Economics and Finance” is being transferred to Module B from Module A. This would provide the entry level students with an opportunity to exhibit their knowledge with a mature frame of understanding.

Furthermore, the paper of “Introduction to Information Technology” of Module B is being merged with “Information Technology” of Module D and Computer Practical Examination will be conducted soon after conduct of Intermediate Examinations. This modification not only reduces the number of total subjects at Foundation stage but also lessens the students’ trouble of attempting a support course twice.

The revised Modular Scheme contains the following subjects

Module A
Paper A1 Functional English
Paper A2 Quantitative Methods

Module B
Paper B3 Introduction to Economics and Finance
Paper B4 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Paper B5 Mercantile Law

Module C
Paper C6 Financial Accounting
Paper C7 Taxation
Paper C8 Business Communication & Behavioral Studies

Presentation Skills Training Course (PSTC) – 100 hrs Certificate*
*(Certificate will be issued by RAETs on completion and passing of PSTC and submitted when applying for Module C Examination or as applicable.)

Module D
Paper D9 Company Law
Paper D10 Cost Accounting
Paper D11 Auditing
Paper D12 Information Technology
Computer Practical Examination**

All current students shall be adjusted into the new scheme immediately on its implementation.
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when r u approving these changes so that ICAP may announce it publicly?

[Famia]

assalamualikum,
i think next few years r very important in the field of c.a. afterwards new horizons will b opened for chartered accountants.no of c,a's will increase as well as the competition.
regards

[Muhammad Adnan Arshad]

The total membership (of ACAs, FCAs) of ICAP as on "01 April, 2006" is 3843.
Northern Region 1508 Chartered Accountants (ACA/FCA)
Southern Region 2335 Chartered Accountants (ACA/FCA)

Five Year Statistical Data (Growth) of ICAP Members is as under;

YEAR-------2001----2002----2003----2004----2005
MEMBERS----2,702---3,036---3,226---3,377---3,591

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