Understanding the Deadline for Articleship Registration
The crucial period for registration of articleship to participate in the 2021 November CA Final examination comes with specific deadlines that candidates must consider. According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), you must be registered as an articling student by 30th April 2021 to be eligible to take the final examination scheduled in November 2023. This rule applies to candidates who have cleared both groups of the CA Intermediate examination before May 2023 or an earlier attempt.
Eligibility and Course Completion Requirements
Typically, candidates are required to complete a four-week course on the ICITSS (Indian Course in Taxation, Indirect Taxes, and Special Subjects) before they can join the articleship. However, due to a notification issued on 1st April 2021, eligible students were permitted to start their articleship registration earlier. This means that candidates who completed their intermediate exams and are looking to take the final examination in November 2023 must ensure they register for articleship by 30th April 2021.
Technically, there is no fixed last date to join articleship. The rule states that you should complete two years and six months, or 2.5 years, of your articleship right before the commencement of your respective examination attempt. For instance, if a candidate seeks to take the final examination in November 2023 and passed the intermediate exam in May 2021, they must register for articleship by 30th April 2019.
Geographical Considerations and Application Process
Candidates can seek articleship in different regions such as Mandya, Tuticorin, Bijapur, Tiruchirapalli, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, and Palayamkottai. However, to be eligible, you must be registered as an articling student by 30th April 2021. If you are located in any of these regions and wish to register, you are encouraged to send your resume to the email ID indicated in the profiles of relevant authorities.
Remaining Deadlines and Guidelines
Candidates who registered for articleship between 1st November 2018 and 30th April 2019 are eligible to appear in the CA Final examination scheduled in November 2021 if they have successfully cleared both groups of CA Intermediate examination by May 2021. For those who registered between 1st May 2019 and 31st October 2019, they are eligible to appear in the May 2022 CA Final examination provided they have cleared the intermediate groups by May 2021.
It is crucial for candidates to abide by these timelines to ensure their eligibility for the final examination. Missing these deadlines could result in delays or disqualification, as outlined by the ICAI.
Conclusion
For those aspiring to appear in the 2021 November CA Final examination, the registration deadline for articleship is 30th April 2021. Candidates must ensure their intermediate exams are cleared by May 2021 to meet the eligibility requirements. The sections mentioned above provide a clear overview of the registration process and the necessary steps to take to meet the deadline.