Exams ICAI Perspective, Expectations and Performance CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 1
ICAI PERSPECTIVE To create world class professionals To be partners in Nation Building CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 2
EXPECTATIONS OF ICAI Theoretical Training with Practical Experience Enter only if having proper aptitude Entry Easy, Exit Difficult - to change Syllabus updated and course changed CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 3
Results IPCC PERFORMANCE Both Group Group I Group II May 2016 4.78% 17.26% 0.10% Nov. 2016 32.53% 19.27% 30.10% Results Final Both Group Group I Group II May 2016 11.36% 18.21% 18.78% Nov. 2016 11.57% 7.14% 12.32 CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 4
ASPIRATIONS To Earn well To be an expert To get recognized To settle well CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 5
A PATH TO SUCCESS IN CA EXAMINATION CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 6
WHAT IS SUCCESS Success is an ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm Sir Winston Churchill CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 7
HOW TO REACH SUCCESS? Write down your Goals Beware of people who spread gloom Difference in passing and not passing CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 8
WHY WE FAIL? Recipe for failure Lack of Courage Confidence Conviction CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 9
PERSIVERANCE Many of the life s failure are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up Thomas Alwa Edison CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 10
FAILURE IN LIFE Failure is a delay not defeat Success is not final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts Losers have excuses Luck Opportunity Circumstances CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 11
LUCK I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. Stephen Leacock CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 12
LEARNING FROM MISTAKES Laziness Over confidence Unbalanced studies Uncondusive Study Environment CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 13
LACK OF DISCIPLINE Discipline involves Self-control Staying focused Sacrifice Avoiding distraction Avoiding temptations CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 14
POOR SELF ESTEEM Lack of Self respect Lack of Self worth Lack of Faith CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 15
BOOK HOW TO FACE CA EXAM BY BOARD OF STUDIES CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 16
EXPECTED LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE CPT - Basic knowledge IPCC - Working knowledge Final - Expert knowledge CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 17
DISCUSSION AND STUDY IN GROUP Group in Classes Group in Office Group in Library Teaching others clears one s own concepts Don t be influenced by what others say Watch your Time CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 18
PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION Attitude Self confidence and positive attitude Planning Studies Regular Studies Conceptual clarity CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 19
APPROACH Study Exam pattern Find out distribution of Marks Preparation of Study plan No selective study CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 20
COMMON MISTAKES Over emphasis on reading Lack of writing practice Lack of balance across subjects Topic for Options Lack of proper planning No extra days reserved Panic.. As time flies by CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 21
STRIKING BALANCE Mix play with study Look after your health as well Pursuing other interests Sleep v/s Active Life Productive use of Travel Time CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 22
FINDING TIME WASTERS Mobile WhatsApp Internet Television CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 23
IS HIGH INTELLIGENCE REQUIRED? No Methodical study rather than intelligence CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 24
RECALL TECHNIQUES Understand how memory works Use of mnemonics for learning points Use example to reinforce memory Conceptual clarity helps recall CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 25
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THEORETICAL SUBJECTS Critical First reading Key topics on top of a page Avoid reading again and again List Key Points in order of importance CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 27
THEORETICAL SUBJECTS Focus on recall ABC analysis to prioritize use of time Taking notes Information Technology Read, Read, Read CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 28
PROBLEM ORIENTED SUBJECTS Have a dedicated note book for each subject Don t see a solution, do it yourself Solve variety of problems Clouds technique CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 29
TAX & LEGAL SUBJECTS Bare Acts Study scheme of the Act Familiarize with the legal language Awareness about the cut-off date Case Laws CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 30
PAUSE & REVIEW Review of preparation status Remember group passing rules Helps in building confidence Feel good factor critical CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 31
REVISION TECHNIQUES Focus on recall and not reading Selective reading Use the subject index technique Key topics on each page Watch your clouds Solve one problem of each type Revise sections for legal subjects Appear for Mock Tests CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 32
READ Study Material Practice Manual Suggested Answers Revision Test Papers The CA Students Journal Prescribed Reading CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 33
ICAI Support BOS Knowledge Portal Cloud Campus Video Lectures Guidance from Faculty BOS( On line Mentoring) BOSnoida@icai.org & guidance@icai.org CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 34
AT THE TIME OF EXAMAINATION Reach 30 minutes before Use 15 minutes additional time Select Questions but not think of Answers Lengthy and/or Difficult paper Do not panic Prioritize CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 35
AT THE TIME OF EXAMAINATION.. Solve full paper Articulate your Answers No vague or round about writing CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 36
AT THE TIME OF EXAMAINATION.. Legibility Neat & tidy presentation Good expression - Command over language Use headings / head notes. CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 37
TOPPERS ADVICE CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 38
TOPPERS ADVICE Get Conceptual understanding of the subjects and develop ability to churn around the things quickly for getting through the entire syllabus CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 39
TOPPERS ADVICE.. Coaching for two subjects only SFM and DT Prepare on your own 8-10 hours of effective study CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 40
TOPPERS ADVICE.. Weekly breaks in between to catch up with friends and movies. Never compromised on sleep Take one practical subject at a time Complement it with a theory subjects for 2-3 hours. CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 41
TOPPERS ADVICE.. Stop using all social networking sites for 6 months. Stop using smart phone Never ignore Institutes Study Material CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 42
TOPPERS ADVICE.. Read Institute s Study Material, Practice Manuals, Revision Test Papers, Case Studies, Mock Test Papers. Ask queries to subject heads of BOS through mails. CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 43
TOPPERS ADVICE.. Plan in advance the tasks for the next day Give a lot of mock exams CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 44
Thank You CA Shriniwas Y. Joshi 45