PROSPECTUS (With effect from 1st August, 2016) “If we have to succeed in the globalized world, we have to enlarge the scope of Cost Audit to cover all aspects of manufacturing and service sector activities including healthcare and education.” - APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India YLLABUS S - 2 01 6 The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (Statutory body under an Act of Parliament) A Headquarters: CM CMA Bhawan, 12, Sudder Street, Kolkata - 700 016. Telephone Nos: +91-33-2252-1031/34/35/1602/ 1492/1619/7373/7143 Fax No. : +91-33-2252-7993/1026/2392/2871/2872 Delhi Office: CMA Bhawan, 3, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Phone No: +9111246 2-2156/2157/2158 Fax No.:+911143583642 Website: www.icmai.in © THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA (ICAI) (Statutory body under an Act of Parliament) [Formerly The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)] First Edition : August, 2016 Reprint : October, 2016, January, 2017, May, 2017, November, 2017 Second Edition : September, 2018 HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Name Designation Phone No. Email-id CMA L. Gurumurthy Secretary (Acting) & Senior Director 011-24666169/ [email protected], 24641231 [email protected] CMA S. C. Gupta Senior Director (CAT, PD & CPD, 011-2466 6108 [email protected], Admin - Delhi, Intl. Affairs) & Director [email protected], admin. (Discipline) [email protected], discipline. [email protected], intlaffairs@ icmai.in CMA Dr. Debaprosanna Senior Director (Studies, Training & 033-2252 8065 [email protected] Nandy Education Facilities and Placement [email protected] & Career Counselling, Advanced [email protected] Studies CMA Arup Sankar Director (Finance, Membership & 033-40364771/ [email protected], Bagchi Infrastructure) 22522392 [email protected], Ms. Anita Singh Additional Director (Information 011-24666105 [email protected] Technology & HR) Dr. Giri Ketharaj Additional Director (Public Relation, 011-24666110 [email protected] Delhi Office) CMA Arunava Ganguly Additional Director (Incharge of 033-22521031 [email protected] Directorate of Examination) (Extention 261) CMA Rajat Basu Additional Director (Internal Control 033-40364783 [email protected], and Tax Research) [email protected] CMA (Dr.) Sumita Additional Director (Research 033-22521031 [email protected] Chakraborty & Studies, Training & Education (Extention 215) [email protected] Facilities and Placement & Career Counselling) CMA Tarun Kumar Joint Director (Technical, PD & CPD, 011-24666127 [email protected] Corporate laws) CMA Sucharita Joint Director (Journal & Publications, 033-40364725 [email protected] Chakraborty Studies, Training & Education [email protected] Facilities and Placement & Career Counselling) Dr. Pradipta Ganguly Joint Director (Administration - 033-22521031 [email protected] Kolkata, Examination & Research) (Extention 257) [email protected] For Students’ Queries : Helpline (Toll Free) : 1800 3450 092 (Mon - Sat from 09-30 hrs to 18-00 hrs.) ; For Studies related queries : [email protected] For Examination related queries : [email protected] For Training related queries : [email protected] Price ` 250.00 Printed by : Viba Press Pvt. Ltd. CONTENTS Chairman's Communique ......................................................................................................... 1. About the Institute ...................................................................................................................... 1 2. CMA Profession in India ............................................................................................................. 2 3. Syllabus 2016 ............................................................................................................................... 4 4. Skill Mapping Syllabus 2016 ....................................................................................................... 5 5. Foundation Course ..................................................................................................................... 6 6. Intermediate Course .................................................................................................................. 7 7. Final Course ................................................................................................................................. 9 8. Coaching Scheme ..................................................................................................................... 10 9. Training ......................................................................................................................................... 12 10. Examination ................................................................................................................................ 13 11. Membership ................................................................................................................................ 15 ANNEXURES I Syllabus 2016 – Foundation Course .......................................................................................... 17 II Syllabus 2016 – Intermediate Course ........................................................................................ 20 III Syllabus 2016 – Final Course ...................................................................................................... 28 IV Practical Training ........................................................................................................................ 38 V Fees Structure .............................................................................................................................. 40 VI Eligibility for Direct Admission ................................................................................................... 42 VII Regional Council & Chapter Address ...................................................................................... 43 VIII Examination Centres .................................................................................................................. 49 IX List of Recommended Books ..................................................................................................... 50 X Placement ................................................................................................................................... 56 XI List of Prizes .................................................................................................................................. 57 My dear beloved students and budding CMAs, Greetings!!! It is my great pleasure to heartily welcome all the budding Cost and Management Accountants for joining Cost and Management Accountancy Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and becoming a member in the CMA family. We have introduced thoroughly revised and enriched CMA Syllabus 2016 which has been designed to equip the students to cope with the future global challenges and needs of the economy and society. CMA Syllabus 2016 is aimed at nurturing young business leaders of tomorrow who can convert the noble initiative of “Make in India” into reality by taking strategic management and financial decisions effectively in both the National and International arena. Exclusive features of CMA Syllabus 2016 are: based on four knowledge pillars – Management, Strategy, Regulatory framework and Financial reporting targeted to achieve six skill sets – Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation students friendly syllabus and industry friendly students exclusive paper on Indirect Taxes at Final level to accommodate the changes and challenges in the taxation area such as GST inculcating skills for employability augmenting soft and IT skills of the students through Orientation programmes before appearing for Intermediate and Final examinations extending all possible professional expertise to ensure transparency and governance as desired by the Government. Wish all the students a great and bright career ahead. Warms regards Chairman Training & Educational Facilities (T&EF) Committee FROM THE CHAIRMAN, T & E F COMMITTEE ABOUT THE INSTITUTE 1. THE INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and OF INDIA The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The Institute, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India as a leader in the field of Management (ICAI) is a premier professional body of Accountancy in the South Asian Region, Management Accountants in the country is also imparting training to Management established on 28th May, 1959 under the Cost Accountants from overseas countries. and Works Accountants Act, 1959 enacted by the Parliament to regulate the profession 1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE : of Cost and Management Accountancy in India. To develop the Cost and Management Accountancy function as a powerful tool Statutorily Recognized by the Parliament in of management control in all spheres of 1959 – as The Cost & Works Accountants economic activities; of India (ICWAI). The ICWAI is recognized by the Parliament as The Institute of Cost To promote and develop the adoption of Accountants of India (ICAI), w.e.f. 1st Feb,2012 scientific methods in Cost and Management Accountancy; The Institute is governed by a Council in accordance with the provisions of the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 as may To develop the professional body of be amended from time to time and Rules members and equip them fully to discharge and Regulations framed thereunder. their functions and fulfil the objectives of the