Today We Will Discuss The CA Intermediate Study Plan For May 2023
After clearing your CA Foundation Level, you have to register for the CA intermediate course. Intermediate Exams are held twice a year in May and November. ICAI gives 8 months of the study period to Students appearing for their CA intermediate exams preparation.
Students can also opt for appearing in a single group or both group according to their preparation.
In this article, we will tell you the CA intermediate Study plan and some preparation tips for the May 2023 attempt.
As we know, Intermediate is the second level of CA course, and it has been assumed that basic knowledge is clear to the student and now focus of the study is shifted in analyzing and application of the knowledge in a moderate complex scenario.
We assume student can give 9 hours daily to complete the syllabus for both groups or a single group and can spare time to undergo 4-week ICITSS training during the course.
| 9.45 hours daily *30 days of month* 7 months of preparation gives you 1974 hours to study of total 5040 hours available during these 7 months. |
The table below shows how much time should be spent on particular subjects of May 2023 inter syllabus
| Theoretical | Practical | Subjects | Time |
| 5%-15% | 85%-95% | 1)Accounting(A) | 300 hrs |
| 40%-55%
35%-55% |
45%-60%
45%-65% |
2)A)Corporate laws
B)other laws(A) |
1200hrs |
| 20%-30% | 70%-80% | 3)Cost and management accounting(A) | 300hrs |
| 5%-20%
20%-45% |
80%-95%
55%-50% |
4)Income tax law 4b) indirect taxes |
300hrs |
| 5%-15% | 85%-95% | 5)Advance accounting(B) | 300hrs |
| 30%-55% | 45%-70% | 6)Auditing and assurance (B) | 120 hrs |
| 40%-65% | 35%-60& | 6a)Enterprise information system(B) | 120 hrs |
| 50%-70% | 30%-50% | 7a)Strategic management(B) | 120 hrs |
| 20%-30% | 70%-80% | 7b)Financial management(B) | 200 |
| 60%-80% | 20%-40% | 8)Economics for finance(B) | 100hrs |
As per CA Intermediate syllabus prescribed by ICAI, the course of intermediate level is more of an objective approach, where the first group has more of the practical subject and the second group has more of theoretical subjects like Economics for Finance, Strategic Management, and EIP.
Where EIP, Strategic Management and a few others are scoring subject, students should strive to get exemptions in group second to adjust against group First.
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CA Intermediate Study Plan
The study plan below is formulated on the time you need to commit towards study and kind of papers ( theoretical or practical ), you are preparing for. Students can follow this CA Intermediate study plan either appearing for a single group or both groups and accordingly adjust.
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8-month timetable for students that can help them in preparing their syllabus of CA inter 2023 in a given time.
| Month | Practical study | Theoretical study |
| First month | 90 hours (3hrs daily for month) | 120 hours (4hrs daily for a month) |
| Second month | 90 hours (3hrs daily for month) | 120 hours (4hrs daily for month) |
| Third month | 120 hours (4hrs daily for month) | 120 hours (4hrs daily for month) |
| Fourth month | 180 hours (6hrs daily for month) | 90 hours (3hrs daily for month) |
| Fifth month | 180 hours (6hrs daily for month) | 60 hours (2hrs daily for month) |
| Sixth month | 210 hours (7hrs daily for month) | 60 hours (2hrs daily for month) |
| Seventh month | 210 hours (7hrs daily for month) | 60 hours (2hrs daily for month) |
| Eighth month | 210 hours (7hrs daily for month) | 60 hours (2hrs daily for month) |
| Total hrs | 1290 | 690 |
The total (1290+690= 1980 hrs ) has been distributed accordingly between a theoretical and practical portion of the syllabus.
CA Intermediate Study Plan for First Month
The first month is devoted to brushing up your aptitude to the syllabus and focused on the theoretical aspect of the chapter.
CA Intermediate Preparation Plan for Second Month
The second month is also utilized in building understanding towards the theoretical part of course, as the Intermediate course is vast.
CA Intermediate Third-Month Preparation Strategy
In the last 5 month, the focus is shifted in practising practical problem and clearing doubts.
CA Intermediate Study Plan for Last 4 Months
Last 4 month is an intense time in your timetable where you give your best. By this time you should be clear with the concept and practice a lot on practical problems.
CA Intermediate Preparation in the Last 3 Months
You should relax down and focus on the subject you are good at and try to solve any doubts, difficulties related to that subject or topic. You can also ask for help from seniors or your teacher.
CA Intermediate Preparation in the last 2 Month
You are almost there. Don’t panic if you think you are missing out the course. Be consistent with your study plan, and we are sure you will get some time to revise those left out topic too.
CA Intermediate Preparation in the last 1 month
You have given your best and have been consistent throughout your study time, and then no one can stop you in passing your exams. It’s been viewed many students make blunder during this time.
Either they are overconfident, or they become too nervous, losing mental balance in both scenario. Our advice to students is don’t lose hope and time available to you. Be consistent and focus and stay away from fear and apprehensions.
CA Intermediate Preparation Tips for Last 15 days
Keep calm, keep yourself fit, keep your CA Intermediate admit card, photographs, timetable in one folder and be ready to win the battle.
We also suggest that students should have a healthy routine to keep themselves fit and attentive during study time.
General Tips for All level of Students
Regular Exercise
Indulges yourself in some physical activity for 15 min a day. Being consistent with 15 min workout is sufficient time to boost your energy to a significant level which will help to keep you awake for a longer durations.
Eating Healthy
Chewing lots of vegetable and fruits would help you in keeping a proper digestive system, and the problems caused by long sitting duration like gaining weight, leg cramps and headaches can be avoided. Eating nuts like walnut, almonds help in building a strong memory.
Spending Time with Family
Keeping yourself aloof all the time in your study room may diminish your learning capacity. Spending some time with family and sharing your thoughts, revising chapter with friends surely, helps in increasing your learning capacity and also help you to stay away from depression.
Reading Newspaper and Magazine
We advise you to cultivate reading habit throughout your course. Reading newspaper, a business magazine and even books by an economist or subjects on business and economics is an interesting way to keep yourself updated, and this habit will surely make you more confident.
“With proper guidance and hard work achieving goals becomes an easier task.“
Frequently Asked Question:
Q1. How should I study for the intermediate course, where I have registered through the direct entry route?
Ans 1: The syllabus remains the same for CA direct entry route and students who have foundation Knowledge, are only eligible for intermediate exams. You should follow the same ratio of time spent in covering the theoretical and practical portion of the syllabus, with the time available after practical training.
We suggest you enroll in some good institutes for proper guidance and support.
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Q2. Which is the easiest subject of the intermediate course?
Ans 2: It’s very subjective to answer it. It varies to individual likings and understanding.
Q3 How to prepare in the fourth and fifth month for intermediate exams?
Ans 3: They are the crucial month of your study time. You should be focused, and determined. you should avoid unnecessary distraction from social media platforms. You should practice a lot of RTP and STP. An average of 10 hours should be spent on studying during these months.
Q4. Is it important to practice through previous year question paper?
Ans 4: Yes, it is important to go through CA Intermediate previous year question papers, CA Intermediate mock test paper, CA Intermediate sample paper, of same ICAI approved syllabus.
Q5. How to study in the first two months of preparation?
Ans 5: We suggest the student cover their theoretical part in the first two months. This will help the student to have a proper understanding of the subject and will make the application part easier. You can refer to the timetable given above in this article.
Q6. How can I study CA intermediate?
Ans 6: CA intermediate is the second level of exam falls under CA course. To prepare yourself for the exam you should make a proper plan and stick to it. Also, you can join CA online classes conducted by India’s no. 1 coaching institute i:e; Mittal Commerce Classes.
Q7. How many hours should I study for CA inter?
Ans 7: Students must study 7-8 hours per day to clear CA inter exam. Apart form this make a habit to solve practice papers to improve your speed and get familiar with the CA intermediate exam pattern.
Q8. Is 2 months enough for CA inter?
Ans 8: Yes, they are enough to crack CA intermediate exam only if you are completely dedicated to your studies with a positive state of mind.
Q9. Is ICAI study material enough for CA intermediate?
Ans 9: Yes, ICAI study material is enough to crack the exams. But, many students find it difficult to clear their concepts as the language is not easily understandable. So, we recommend you to study with the mcc study material which is prepared by the top CA’s faculties keeping the ICAI study material in mind.
