CA Practical Training & ICITSS Requirements

ICITSS (Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills) is a mandatory training for CA students. It consists of:
- IT Training component
- Soft Skills component

ICITSS must be completed BEFORE commencing Practical Training (Articleship). Students who have passed both Groups of CA Intermediate and completed ICITSS can then start their 2-year Practical Training.

The Practical Training (Articleship) for CA is 2 years (24 months). To start Practical Training:
1. Pass both Group I and Group II of CA Intermediate
2. Complete ICITSS (Integrated Course on IT and Soft Skills)

After completing 2 years of Practical Training, students must also complete Advanced ICITSS before appearing in the CA Final Examination.

Advanced ICITSS (Advanced Integrated Course on IT and Soft Skills) is an advanced training course for CA students. It must be completed:
- AFTER completing 2 years of Practical Training
- BEFORE appearing in the CA Final Examination

Students who complete Practical Training and Advanced ICITSS may also apply for the BAA (Business Accounting Associate) Certificate before proceeding to CA Final Examination.

BAA (Business Accounting Associate) is an optional certificate that CA students can obtain after completing:
1. CA Intermediate (both groups passed)
2. 2 years of Practical Training
3. Advanced ICITSS
4. Self-Paced Online Modules

The BAA Certificate is optional and does not affect eligibility for CA Final. Students who obtain BAA can continue to appear in CA Final Examination.