CA CPT Amendments and Updates Subject wise – May 2020 exams
CA CPT Amendments and Updates Subject wise – ICAI had already made an announcement about changes in CA Course and Changes in CA CPT Syllabus from 2017.
ICAI will give some fixed number of attempts to complete CA CPT in the old syllabus for old registration students.
Furthermore, in this article, you will get to learn the following things.
- Subjects in CA CPT Course
- CA CPT Old Scheme Vs CA Foundation New Scheme Syllabus
- Details information on CA CPT Amendments and updates subject wise
New Amendments in CA CPT Course subjects
Paper I: Principles and Practices of Accounting (100 Marks)
Paper 2: Mercantile Law & General English (100 Marks)
- Part I: Mercantile Law (60 Marks)
- Part II: General English (40 Marks)
Paper 3*: Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning & Statistics (100 Marks)
- Part I: Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning (60 Marks)
- Part II: Statistics (40 Marks)
Paper 4*: Business Economics & Business and Commercial Knowledge (100 Marks)
- Part I: Business Economics (60 Marks)
- Part II: Business and Commercial Knowledge (40 Marks)
*Paper 3 and Paper 4 will be Objective type papers
Amendments for CA CPT 2018 exam
New Scheme vs Old scheme quick summary
Old Scheme | New Scheme |
CA Foundation | CA CPT | CA Foundation |
200 Marks | 400 Marks |
Fundamentals of Accounting(60 Marks) | Principles and Practices of Accounting(100 Marks) |
Mercantile Law (40 Marks) | Mercantile Law (60 Marks = ICA + SOGA + PA = 45 Marks + LLP + Companies Act = 15 Marks) and General English (40 Marks) |
General Economics (50 Marks) | Business Economics (60 Marks) and Business and Commercial Knowledge (40 Marks) |
Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks) | Business Mathematics (40 Marks), Logical Reasoning (20 Marks) and Business Statistics (40 Marks) |
Latest and New Amendments in CA CPT Updates Subject wise
Paper 1: Principles and Practices of Accounting
Following a few topics have been added
- Average due date and account current.
- Departmental Accounts.
Paper 2 (Part I): Mercantile Laws
Following a few topics have been added (15 Marks)
- The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008: Introduction- covering nature and scope, Essential features, characteristics of LLP, Incorporation and differences with other forms of organizations.
- The Companies Act, 2013 [section 1 to 22]: Important definitions, Introduction of company & corporate veil theory, Classes of companies, Conversion of company, Incorporation of company, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Alteration of Memorandum and Articles, Doctrine of Indoor Management, Conversion of companies already registered, Promoters, Service of documents.
Paper 2 (Part II): General English
Section A | Section B | Section C |
Comprehension Passages and Note Making | Developing Writing Skills | Basic English Grammar |
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Paper 3 (Section A): Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning – new Amendments, changes
Following a few topics added in Business Mathematics
- Algebra of Matrices, Inverse of a Matrix and determinants, solving system of equations using matrix method (Cramer’s rule) involving not more than 3 variables.
- The nominal rate of return
- Compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
Logical reasoning is new paper carrying 20 Marks
- Number series coding and decoding and also odd man out
- Blood relations
- Seating arrangements
- Direct Tests
- Syllogism
Paper 3 (Section B): Business Statistics – new Amendments, changes
No Changes
Paper 4 (Part I): Business Economics – new Amendments, changes
Following a few topics have been added
- Introduction to Business Economics
- Meaning of Business Economics
- Objectives of Business Firm- Profit Maximization, Sales Maximization, Growth Maximization.
- Business Cycles
- Meaning of Business Cycles
- Phases of Business Cycles
- Features of Business Cycles.
- Causes behind these Cycles.
Following topics have been deleted and shifted to Intermediate level in detailed basis
- Macro Economics
- Indian Economy
Paper 4 (Part II): Business and Commercial Knowledge – new Amendments, changes
It is a new paper
- Introduction to Business
Nature of Business, Profession, and Employment. Objectives of Business. Business and Commercial Knowledge. Economic and Non-Economic Activities.
- Business Environment
Micro and Macro Environment, Elements of Micro Environment –
Consumers/Customers, Competitors, Organization, Market, suppliers, Intermediaries, Elements of Macro Environment – Demographic, Economic, Political-legal, Sociocultural, Technological, Global Environment.
- Business organizations Top Indian and Global Companies.
- Government Policies for Business Growth
Policies creating a conducive business environment – Startups, E-commerce. Liberalization, Privatization, Foreign Direct Investment.
- Organizations facilitating Business
Indian regulatory bodies – SEBI, RBI, IRDA, CCI, FMC, CBDT, CBEC Indian Development Banks – IFCI, IDBI, SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD
Global organizations and world trade bodies – IMF, ADB, WTO, OECD, SAARC, ASEAN, OPEC.
Accounting Bodies – IFAC, IASB, IESB, CAPA, SAFA, AOSSG.
- Common Business and Commercial Terminologies
Finance, Marketing, and other business terms. Stock Market Terminology.
Frequently Asked Questions on CA CPT amendments CPT syllabus changes 2018:
Q1. Is CPT syllabus changing for December 2018 exam?
CPT amendments, syllabus changes: No, CA CPT syllabus will remain the same for those who have registered themself with ICAI on or before 30th June 2018 and can give their attempt in the CA-CPT course till June 2019.
Students who registered on or after 1st July 2017 have to face CA-Foundation Course.
Q2.Is the CPT syllabus going to change for the 2018 exam or not? If yes what are the changes in ICAI CA CPT revised Syllabus 2018?
CPT amendments, syllabus changes: Yes, CPT syllabus will change for June 2018 exam students who registered on or after 1st July 2017 have to face CA-Foundation new syllabus. The changes in CA CPT syllabus is explained in CPT new syllabus article
Q3.From when CA CPT new/latest syllabus will be applicable?
CPT amendments, syllabus changes: As per CA CPT new amendments, the changes in CA CPT syllabus 2017 came into effect from 1st July 2017.
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You can download CA CPT Syllabus from here – CA CPT syllabus.
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For online CPT Application form – CPT Application Form
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All about CPT Result June 2018 is covered here – CA CPT Exam Result
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Conclusion on CA CPT Amendments and Updates Subject wise
CPT amendments, syllabus changes: In conclusion, the topics covered in this article are as follows.
- Subjects in CA CPT Course
- CA CPT Old Scheme Vs CA Foundation New Scheme Syllabus
- Amendments and updates in CA CPT subject wise
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