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The CPA ® Program Certified Public Accountant ® 360 0 Flexi-mode The ICFAI University, Tripura University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West). Website: www.iutripura.edu.in Regular (24 months) Accelerated (12 months)

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The CPA® ProgramCertified Public Accountant®

3600 Flexi-mode

The ICFAI University, TripuraUniversity Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West).

Website: www.iutripura.edu.in

● Regular (24 months) ● Accelerated (12 months)

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Contents

Global Network ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3

The ICFAI University, Tripura -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

The CPA Council ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

The CPA Program (Regular and Accelerated) --------------------------------------------------------------5

The CPA Institutes Worldwide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

Training Classes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Web Services 24 x 7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11

The MBA-CPA Dual Masters Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------12

The CPA-CFA Dual Masters Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------13

Admission Policies and Guidelines to Complete the Application Form -------------------------14

Fee Schedule -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

Application Form for Enrollment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

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Global Network

Syracuse University, USA: Syracuse University is locatedin Syracuse, NY, United States. Founded as a seminary in 1832,the University was officially chartered in 1870. SyracuseUniversity’s professional schools rank among the best in theirrespective fields in the United States. IBS® has a collaborativearrangement for research scholars with the Martin J. WhitmanSchool of Management, Syracuse University.

Recognizing the globalization imperative, the ICFAI University has established a close networking relationshipwith leading institutions and professional bodies around the world.

Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools, Korea:AAPBS was established in October 2004, with a missionto provide leadership and representation in order toadvance the quality of business and management educationin the Asia Pacific Region. The Association will accomplishits mission by collaborating in research and teaching, andworking in partnership to improve business schoolstandards and quality. AAPBS and its members are strivingto understand and develop a solid paradigm for an AsianManagement education model with a global context.IBS® is a member of AAPBS.

Monash University, Australia: Monash University wasestablished in Melbourne, Australia, in 1958. It is amember of the prestigious Group of Eight Universitiesand has emerged as a large and dynamic research andteaching institution, with a global reputation. IBS® hasentered into a collaborative agreement with MonashUniversity for mutual benefit.

University of South Australia: UniSA was founded onJanuary 1, 1991. Since then, it has earned a reputationas a national leader in collaborative research, has beenrecognized nationally for innovation in teaching and hasSouth Australia's largest intake of international students.UniSA is committed to educating professionals; creatingand applying knowledge; engaging communities; maintainingcultural diversity amongst its staff and students; andproviding equitable access to education for greater numberof people. The ICFAI University has entered into acollaborative arrangement with UniSA.

MONASH UNIVERSITY,AUSTRALIA

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY,USA

ASSOCIATION OF ASIAPACIFIC BUSINESSSCHOOLS (AAPBS), KOREA

UNIVERSITY OFSOUTH AUSTRALIA

UniSA

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness, USA, International: AACSB is the professionalassociation for college and university managementeducation and the premier accrediting agency forBachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs inbusiness administration and accounting. IBS® is a memberof AACSB International, which connects it to the globalnetwork of educational institutions, corporate andnon-profit organizations.

Asian Securities Analysts Federation, Sydney,Australia: ASAF was founded in 1979 to promote theinterests of the investment community of Asia and Oceaniaand to encourage and assist in the development of theprofession of securities analysts. The ICFAI Universityrepresents India in the ASAF. ASAF and the EuropeanFederation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) havepromoted the Association of Certified InternationalInvestment Analysts (ACIIA).

THE ASSOCIATION TOADVANCE COLLEGIATESCHOOLS OF BUSINESS, USA

ASIAN SECURITIESANALYSTS FEDERATION,AUSTRALIA

European Foundation for Management Development,Belgium: Founded in 1972 at Brussels, Belgium, EFMD isa not-for-profit association of management educationproviders and leading companies. EFMD designed aninternational system of strategic audit and accreditation, calledEuropean Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). IBS® isa member of EFMD.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK:Established in 1913, the ACU is the oldest inter-universitynetwork in the world. ACU combines the expertise andreputation of over ninety years’ experience with new andinnovative program designed to meet the needs of universitiesin the 21st century. Around 500 members are spread acrossfive continents. The ICFAI University is a member of the ACU.

THE ASSOCIATION OFCOMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES, UK

EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FORMANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT,BELGIUM

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The ICFAI University, TripuraThe Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of IndiaUniversity, Tripura (referred to hereafter as theUniversity) was established in 2004 through an Actof State Legislature (Tripura Act 8 of 2004). TheUniversity has been approved by the University GrantsCommission, under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.The Distance Education Council (DEC) has approvedthe programs of the ICFAI University, Tripura.

The Visitor of the University is H.E. The Governorof Tripura. The University is administered as perthe Act, Statutes and Rules. The Board ofGovernors is headed by the Chancellor and hasVice-Chancellor and others as members. The Boardof Management is headed by the Vice-Chancellor.The Academic Counci l is responsible for al lacademic matters.

The University campus, based at Agartala, issprawling, landscaped and lush green. It providesa congenial environment for education and learning.It has well-equipped physical and academic

infrastructure. The University has no study centersoutside its authorized jurisdiction.

The University offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoralprograms in management, finance, science andtechnology, information technology, education, law andother areas.

The CPA Program is offered by the University, inaccordance with the Sections 2 (xxvii), 7(a) and 8(c) ofthe Act.

The students are enrolled under the flexible mode. TheUniversity awards the Master of ProfessionalAccounting degree and confers the Certified PublicAccountant designation on students who successfullycomplete the CPA Program, through self-study andexaminations subject to the University Regulations.

Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to theUniversity is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura, India.'CPA' and 'Certified Public Accountant' are registeredtrademarks.

The CPA CouncilThe CPA Council is a constituent unit of the ICFAI University established for the development and regulationof the CPA profession on sound ethical lines. All students who successfully complete the CPA Program are eligibleto become members of the CPA Council and are required to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards ofProfessional Conduct, as prescribed by the CPA Council from time to time. The Code of Conduct covers, interalia, the following aspects:

➢ Integrity: A CPA shall conduct himself* with integrity and dignity in his dealings with the public, clients,customers, employers, employees, professionals and fellow analysts.

➢ Ethical Behavior: A CPA shall conduct himself and shall encourage others to practice the financial analysisprofession in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect credit on himself and his profession andhis organization/employer where or for whom he is working.

➢ Professional Competence: A CPA shall act with competence and shall strive to maintain and improve hiscompetence and that of others in the profession.

➢ Objectivity: A CPA shall be fair in his dealings and must not be biased or prejudiced. He shall try to maintainobjectivity and impartiality towards one and all.

➢ Professional Independence: A CPA shall use proper care and exercise independent professional judgementin all his professional activities.

➢ Public Trust: A CPA shall assume the basic responsibility to place the interest of clients, prospective clientsand employers ahead of his own. He shall seek to enhance public confidence in his profession.

The CPA Council will put in place a suitable mechanism to enforce the Code of Ethics and Standards ofProfessional Conduct.

* Masculine pronouns, used throughout the Code and Standards to simplify sentence structure, shall apply to all persons, regardless of sex.

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The CPA® ProgramCertified Public Accountant®

A Unique ProgramThe CPA Program offered by the Institute of CharteredFinancial Analysts of India University, Tripura is a uniqueprogram covering the areas of accounting, auditing,taxation, laws & regulations, and allied areas.

The CPA Program has been developed in the contextof the present and future needs.

The core body of knowledge of the CPA Programincludes current and evolving concepts, techniques andapplications, and also providing the flavor of thefrontiers of knowledge.

'CPA' and 'Certified Public Accountant' are registeredtrademarks.

The CPA Program is offered in two formats: Regular(24 months) and Accelerated (12 months). Details aregiven in subsequent pages.

ObjectivesThe CPA Program is a postgraduate program with thefollowing broad objectives:

● To encourage aspiring students equip themselveswith the latest tools and techniques in accounting.

● To develop contemporary body of knowledge andskill-set and make them available for those seekingcareers in professional accounting.

● To provide interdisciplinary insights into accounting,auditing, taxation and laws & regulations fordeveloping holistic perspectives.

● To deepen insights into practical applications ofaccounting in a dynamic business environment.

The ApproachThe CPA Program follows the following distinctive butinter-related approaches :

● Basic Knowledge aimed at improving students'understanding of certain fundamental phenomenaand relationships underlying the changing world ofaccounting.

● Tools and Techniques are required to equipstudents improve their analytical ability and powerof integration and synthesis.

● Application Areas linking the theoretical studiesto the practical problems faced by professionalaccountants.

● Professional Ethics aimed at inculcating in thestudents an ethical approach in their professionalinteractions and a sense of personal, corporate,and social responsibilities.

The Accelerated CPA ProgramOnly for those who passed CA (Inter) or CWA (Inter) or CS (Inter) Examinations

The Accelerated CPA Program is meant to help graduates (with 45% and above) who have also passedthe Intermediate level examinations of CA or CWA or CS programs. They can enroll in the AcceleratedCPA Program and complete the CPA Program in the accelerated format in 12 months (instead of 24 months).A saving of 12 months.

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Focus AreasThe Program has five focus areas:● Accounting The program covers the modern

accounting practices and skills that are required intoday's complex business environment. This enablesbusinesses to take economic decisions and plan theiractivities effectively. It also helps professionalaccountants to be forward-looking, shifting theirpriorities from analyzing past events to acting asstrategic partners, advisors and information providers.

● Auditing The recent thrust on corporate governanceand the adoption of computers by enterprises havenot only revolutionized accounting practices but alsoimpacted an auditor's ability to perform effectively.This program imparts the necessary knowledge andskills required in performing the audit functioneffectively in this changed environment.

● Taxation The program is designed to update thestudent on the tax treatment of business entities. Thevarious tax laws and tax planning considerations aredealt in detail.

● Laws and Regulations The understanding of fineraspects of business laws and judicial precedents helpmanaging business situations better in today'senvironment of liberalization and globalization. Theprogram provides an understanding of the business lawsand also the Indian and global regulatory environment.

● Allied Areas The allied areas include managementaccounting, financial management and electives likeaccounting standards, forensic accounting,management control systems and business analysisand valuation.

EligibilityRegular CPA: Graduation (any discipline) with 45%and above.

Duration: 24 months.

Accelerated CPA: Graduates (any discipline) with 45%and above and a pass in CA (Inter) or CWA (Inter) orCS (Inter) exams. CAs/CWAs/CSs/MBAs (Finance)* arealso encouraged to apply for the Accelerated CPAProgram.* Candidates who have passed MBA with 70% marks or 7.0 CGPAand above (with minimum 4 Finance Elective subjects) are eligible.

Duration: 12 months.

Medium of instruction : EnglishStudents who have pursued their degree program innon-English medium are advised to undergo properpreparatory courses in Business English so that theycan cope with the CPA Program.

No waiversAll students are required to appear for allexaminations. There are no waivers.

Program structureThe CPA Program is divided into six groups. Eachgroup consists of two subjects. The students of theCPA Program are required to appear for theexaminations in a sequential manner.

Groups A, B and C constitute the courses for theyear I. On successful completion the students earn theDiploma for Accounting Technicians (DAT).Groups D, E, and F constitute the courses for theyear II. On successful completion, the students earnCertified Public Accountant (CPA) designation andMaster of Professional Accounting (MPA) degree.

Detailed curriculum will be provided to the enrolled students throughthe Students Regulations Book. (Examinations for each subject is for100 marks and of 3 hours duration). Students can also visitwww.iutripura.edu.in for more details.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE (3600 Flexi-mode)Group SubjectYear - I DAT LevelGroup A ➢ Financial Accounting

➢ Business Law and EnvironmentGroup B ➢ Audit & Assurance

➢ Management AccountingGroup C ➢ Taxation

➢ Financial ManagementYear - II CPA LevelGroup D ➢ Advanced Accounting & Reporting

➢ Corporate LawsGroup E ➢ Elective I*

➢ Elective II*Group F ➢ Information Systems Audit

➢ Tax Planning* Electives (Any one set of 2 Electives)E(a) ● IFRS & US GAAP ● Forensic AccountingE(b) ● Management Control Systems ● Business Analysis and ValuationE(c) ● Strategic Financial Management ● Mergers & Acquisitions

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Validity of enrollmentThe students of the Regular CPA Program are requiredto complete Groups A, B and C within a maximumperiod of 3 years from the date of enrollment. Thestudents of the Accelerated CPA Program are requiredto complete the entire program within a maximumperiod of 3 years from the date of enrollment. Studentswho are unable to complete within 3 years, but arestill keen on continuing in the program, are requiredto register de novo by paying the requisite fee.

3600 Flexi-modeThe CPA Program is based on study and examinations,with 3600 flexibility for students.

Self-Study : The University provides a detailed studyplan and prescribed books specially designed andmeant for self-study.

Examinations: The examinations serve to finallyassess and certify the students' understanding of thesubjects.

Courseware: The courseware includes textbooks,workbooks, study guides and books of reading. Initiallythe courseware is supplied for the first group only, sothat the students will always get the latest editions asthey progress in their studies.

Textbooks: Textbooks are specially designed forindependent study by the students.

Study Guides: Study guides provide crisp and conciseinformation of all the contents of the subjects. Theywill help the students revise and refresh theirknowledge on all the topics.

Workbooks: Workbooks are designed to help thestudents in preparing for the examinations.

Model question papers with suggested answers:The model question papers with suggested answersbased on examination pattern are included in therespective workbooks.

Continuous Learning Input: Magazines play a veryimportant role in updating knowledge. Students areprovided with Accounting World magazine, a monthlypublication of the latest developments in the area ofaccounting, as a continuous learning input.

Examinations Enroll into the Program on or beforeJanuary, 2009 August 30, 2008April, 2009 November 29, 2008July, 2009 February 28, 2009October, 2009 May 30, 2009

Eligibility for appearing in examinationsRegular CPA: Students will be eligible to appear forGroup A examinations 5 months after the date ofenrollment provided all the fee dues are paid in full.Subsequently, they can appear for one group everythree months. Students are required to appear and passthe groups in a sequential order.Accelerated CPA: Students will be eligible to appearfor Groups A and B examinations 5 months after theenrollment provided all the fee dues are paid in full.They can appear for next two Groups (C and D) after3 months. Subsequently, they can appear for last twoGroups (E and F) after 3 months. Students are requiredto appear and pass the groups in a sequential order.ExaminationsExaminations are conducted four times a year inJanuary, April, July and October at several test centersall over India.

Online registration facilityAll students are required to register for theirexaminations (including payment of fee) using the onlinefacility only, as the operations of examinationsdepartment are fully computerized.

Enrollment datesIn order to become eligible to appear for theexaminations, the students are required to enroll intothe program on or before the following dates.

Last Date for Submission Examination Dates of ExaminationMonth/Year Dates (Sundays) Registration FormJanuary, 2009 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 30, 2008April, 2009 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb 28, 2009July, 2009 5, 12, 19, 26 May 30, 2009October, 2009 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 31, 2009

Examination calendarThe examinations are generally conducted on Sundaysin January, April, July and October. The schedule ofthe examinations is given below:

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Test CentersThe examinations are held at the following TestCenters. More Test Centers will be added at otherplaces in due course. For latest information, please visitwww.iutripura.edu.in

AwardsDiploma for Accounting Technicians: The studentswho successfully complete Groups A, B and C willbe awarded the Diploma for Accounting Technicians(DAT).

CPA+MPA: The students who successfully completeall the six groups of the program will be awarded theCertified Public Accountant (CPA) designation by theICFAI University, Tripura. In addition, the Universityalso confers the Master of Professional Accounting(MPA) degree, subject to University Regulations.

Membership in the CPA CouncilAll students who successfully complete theCPA Program are eligible to seek membership in theCPA Council.

Career OpportunitiesCertified Public Accountants (CPAs) have been in greatdemand in the modern day, hi-tech businessenvironment. The demand for CPAs has increasedmanifold due to the booming corporate sector. CPAshave exciting career opportunities in the followingareas:● Accounting ● Tax Advisory Services ● Audit Services*● Management Accounting ● Corporate Finance ●

Investment Banking ● International Finance ● CorporateRestructuring ● Business Analysis and Valuation ●

Financial Consultancy Services ● Business AdvisoryServices ● Legal Advisory Services ● ManagementConsultancy Services ● Assurance and PerformanceManagement Services ● Investment Management ●

Financial Planning ● Forensic Accounting ● RiskManagement ● Corporate Governance ● FinancialReporting ● USGAAP and IFRS ● Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)● Capital Markets ● Project Evaluation ● BankingServices ● Insurance Services ● BPOs and ITES ● ForexOperations ● Accounting Research ● InformationSystem Auditing.

*Note: CPAs can undertake several types of audits,except those audits which are exclusively reservedfor chartered or cost accountants only, like statutoryaudit /cost audit of companies.

AgartalaAgraAhmedabad (2)Ahmednagar (4)AizawlAjmerAllahabadAlwarAmravatiAmritsarAnantapurAurangabadBareillyBelgaumBellaryBengaluru (8)BerhampurBhagalpurBhatindaBhavnagarBhilaiBhilwaraBhopalBhubaneswar (2)BijapurBikanerBilaspurChandigarh (2)Chennai (5)CoimbatoreCuttackDavangereDehradunDhanbadDharamshalaDibrugarhDurgapurEluruErodeFaridabadGandhidhamGandhinagarGangtokGhaziabadGoaGorakhpurGulbarga

GunturGurgaonGuwahatiGwaliorHaldwaniHaridwarHissarHowrahHubliHyderabad (8)IndoreJabalpurJaipurJalandharJalgaonJammuJamnagarJamshedpurJhansiJodhpurKakinadaKannurKanpurKarimnagarKharagpurKochiKolhapurKolkata (13)KollamKotaKottayamKozhikodeKurnoolLucknowLudhianaMaduraiMangaloreMargaoMathuraMeerutMoradabadMumbai (13)MysoreNagpurNasik (2)NelloreNew Delhi (8)

Noida (2)PalakkadPanipatPathanamthittaPathankotPatialaPatnaPondicherryPune (7)RaichurRaipurRajahmundryRajkotRanchiRohtakRourkelaRudrapurSagarSalemSambalpurSataraShillongShimlaShimogaSilcharSiliguriSolapurSri GanganagarSri Nagar (2)Surat (2)ThanjavurThrissurTiruchirapallyTirunelvelliTirupatiTrivandrumUdaipurUdupiUjjainUlhas NagarV V NagarVadodara (2)VaranasiVijayawadaVisakhapatnamWarangalYamuna Nagar

Passing requirements➢ To pass in a group, a student must secure an

average of 55 per cent marks for the two subjectsin the group, subject to a minimum of 45 per centin each of them.

➢ If a student secures 65 per cent or more in oneof the subjects of a group, but fails to get 45 percent in the other subject of the same group, he/she will get exemption from the subject in whichhe/she has secured 65 per cent or more. Whenan exemption is secured in one subject, the studentmust secure a minimum of 45 per cent in theother subject in a subsequent sitting to pass thegroup.

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The CPA Institutes WorldwideThese are the CPA Institutes worldwide. In due course of time the CPA Council in India will endeavor to establishlinkages with some of the CPA Institutes particularly in the areas of research, publications, accounting standardsand other matters of mutual professional interest.

Country Institute WebsiteAustralia CPA Australia www.cpaaustralia.com.auBulgaria Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Bulgaria www.ides.bgCambodia Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors www.cam-ed.com

www.kicpaa.orgChina The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.cicpa.org.cnChinese Taiwan Federation of CPA Associations of Chinese Taiwan www.nfcpaa.org.twColombia Instituto Nacional de Contadores Públicos de Colombia www.incp.org.coCyprus The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus www.icpac.org.cyDenmark Foreningen af Statsautoriserede Revisorer www.fsr.dkDominican Instituto de Contadores Publicos AutorizadosRepublic de la Republica Dominicana www.icpard.orgFinland Finnish Institute of Authorised Public Accountants www.kht.fiGreece The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Greece www.soel.grHong Kong Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.hkicpa.org.hkIndia The CPA Council www.cpaindia.orgIran Iranian Association of Certified Public Accountants www.iacpa.irIreland The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland www.cpaireland.ieIsrael Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel www.icpas.org.il/englishJapan The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.hpjicpa.jpKenya Kenyan Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.icpak.comKorea Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.kicpa.or.krLebanon Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants www.lacpa.org.lbMalaysia The Malayasian Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.micpa.com.myMexico Institute of Mexicano de Contadores Publicos, A.C. www.imcp.org.mxMongolia Mongolian Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.monicpa.mnPhilippines Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.picpa.com.phSaudi Arabia Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants www.socpa.org.saSingapore The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore www.accountants.org.sgSweden Swedish Institute of Authorized Public Accountants www.far.seTurkey Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Turkey www.turmob.org.trUganda Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda www.icpau.co.ugUK The Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.cpauk.ukUSA American Institute of Certified Public Accountants www.aicpa.orgVenezuela Federacion de Colegios de Contadores Publicos de Venezuela www.fccpv.orgVietnam The Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants (VACPA) www.vacpa.org.vn

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Training Classes

Inputs are provided to the students of theCPA Program through comprehensive coursewareincluding high quality textbooks, study guides,workbooks, model question papers.

Further, in order to supplement the students effortsthrough self-study, the students are encouraged toattend training classes. The training classes constitutean important stage in the learning methodology byenabling the students to gain an in-depth understandingof the subjects. They provide a platform to thestudents for better understanding of the concepts andalso to clarify any doubts in the respective subjects andtherefore prepare well for the examinations.

The training classes facilitate in coping with the rigorof the CPA Program. They are beneficial to all thestudents enrolling into the program; especially forworking executives and professionals who may not findsufficient time to prepare and plan for the examinationswell in advance.

Benefits of attending the trainingclassesRegular attendance of the training classes enablestudents to:● gain in-depth understanding of the subjects covered.● understand the concepts well.● understand the examination pattern and obtain tips

on preparing well for the examinations throughdiscussion of previous question papers.

● discuss and clear doubts and queries pertaining tothe topics covered in the subjects.

● get into a disciplined mode and regular study.

Training Classes: The training classes are need-basedand are conducted subject to registration of minimumnumber of students. For more details students arerequested to contact the respective branch.

4 times a year: The training classes are conductedduring weekends/evenings, four times a year, i.e., fromJanuary to March, April to June, July to September andOctober to December.

Duration: The classes for each subject are scheduledfor 36 sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes each covering atotal of 45 hours.

Fee: Students who plan to attend the training classesare required to pay a fee of Rs.15,000 for the first threegroups (Groups A, B and C) at the time of enrollmentinto the CPA Program. If the students wish to join thetraining classes subsequently after their enrollment intothe program, they are required to pay Rs.18,000 forgroups A, B & C.

Registration for training classes: Students arestrongly advised to register for training classes, whenthey enroll for the CPA Program. Alternatively, theymay register for training classes as per the datesindicated below:

Dates of the Last Date forTraining Classes Registration

Oct - Dec, 2008 Sept 25, 2008

Jan - Mar, 2009 Dec 24, 2008

Apr - Jun, 2009 Mar 25, 2009

Jul - Sep, 2009 Jun 26, 2009

Diploma for Accounting TechniciansAfter successful completion of Groups A, B and C of the CPA Program, the students will receive the Diplomafor Accounting Technicians (DAT). The DAT qualification should significantly improve their career prospects inthe present context of serious shortage of trained accounting professionals. For details, see pages 6 and 8.

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Web Services 24x7

The following web services are available to all thestudents:Pre-enrollment Services●●●●● Online Order Form for Admission material●●●●● Online Counselling (Live Chat facility)●●●●● Online Enrollment through Secure Internet

Payment Gateway and Net Banking andDownloading the first set of lessons

●●●●● Updates on events like seminars, conferences,counselling meets, FDPs, etc.

●●●●● Press Room: Press Releases, Press Clippings●●●●● E-Newsletter●●●●● Online Feedback facility

Post-enrollment Services●●●●● Students Regulations●●●●● Registration Facility (activation of student account)

to avail a range of services under secureenvironment with Enrollment Number andPassword. The services include:✦ online examination registration with

downloadable admit card facility✦ online examination results with marks details✦ online admit cards

✦ model question papers✦ suggested answers

●●●●● Online payment for de novo registration, Overseascourier charges, Overseas examination fee etc.,through secure internet payment gateway.

●●●●● Online prescribed forms for:✦ change of address/e-mail✦ non-receipt of courseware✦ non-receipt of magazine/journal✦ academic queries/clarifications✦ general queries✦ register mobile nos.✦ student feedback form✦ de novo registration

●●●●● Help line facility●●●●● Electronic student newsletter●●●●● Important information on training classes,

examination schedule, test centers, revision ofcurriculum, convocation etc.

●●●●● Access to online editions of magazines and journals●●●●● Online academic support and discussion fora:

interact with faculty, industry experts and fellowstudents.

Student GrievancesAs a student if you have any grievances, please let us know immediately so that we can attendto the same as early as possible:● Phones (Toll free) : 1800-425-2911, 1800-103-0303● E-mail : [email protected] quote your Name and the Enrollment Number.

IUT Arbitration TribunalAs indicated in the ‘Legal Aspects’ on Page No.20, all disputes relating to or arising out of the EnrollmentAgreement between the applicant and the ICFAI University, Tripura, shall be settled by reference to arbitrationonly as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996. An Arbitration Tribunal consisting of a single membershall conduct the proceedings of arbitration. The University’s nominee shall be the ‘persona designata’ as anarbitrator. The venue of arbitration shall be Agartala, Tripura, India. The University reserves the authority toprosecute the students for criminal offences including the dishonor of cheques. The University has nominatedDr. A.V. Narasimha Rao, MA, LLM, Ph.D., as the persona designata. Students seeking help from theIUT Arbitration Tribunal may contact by e-mail (by quoting the Name and the Enrollment Number)at: [email protected]

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The MBA-CPA Dual Masters ProgramThe MBA-CPA Dual Masters Program offered by theICFAI University, Tripura prepares men and women withthe skills, knowledge and strategic perspectives essentialto the leadership of business anywhere in the world.Through the Dual Masters Program, the students mayacquire two career-oriented professional qualifications inmanagement and accounting and also save precious time.Instead of the normal duration of 4 years (two years forMBA and two years for CPA) the students of the DualMasters Program may complete the same in 27 months.

EligibilityGraduation (any discipline) with 55% and above.

Duration: 27 months.

Program StructureThe Dual Masters Program has 32 subjects with 20 forMBA stream and 12 for CPA stream. The students haveto choose 4 electives in MBA stream and 2 electivesin CPA Stream. Subject-wise waivers are available.

The brief details of the Dual Masters Program given hereare for information purpose only. Interested students areadvised to refer to the separate prospectus for thesame.The Regulations pertaining to the CPA Program asgiven in this prospectus do not apply to the Dual MastersProgram.

* Electives (For MBA Stream) (Any 4):Finance● Strategic Fin. Mgmt. ● Treasury and Forex Mgmt. ● Mergers and Acquisitions ● Investment Banking and Financial ServicesBanking● Money & Banking and Credit Mgmt. ● Central Banking & Commercial Banking ● Treasury Mgmt. & Risk Mgmt. in Banks● Management of Banking CompaniesInsurance● Life Insurance & Group and Health Insurance ● General Insurance: Personal and Commercial ● Insurance Mgmt.I● Insurance Mgmt. IIOther Elective Streams● Marketing ● General Mgmt. ● IT & Systems ● Operations ● International Business ● HRM@ Electives (For CPA Stream) (Any one set of 2 Electives):E(a) ● IFRS & US GAAP ● Forensic Accounting E(b) ● Management Control Systems ● Business Analysis and ValuationE(c) ● Strategic Financial Management ● Mergers & Acquisitions

Group The MBA Stream The CPA Stream Stage I

A ● Introduction to Management ● Financial Accounting● Managerial Effectiveness ● Business Law and Environment

B ● Organizational Behavior ● Audit & Assurance● Business Economics ● Management Accounting

C ● Marketing Management ● Taxation● Information Technology & Systems ● Financial Management

Stage IID ● Accounting for Decision Making ● Advanced Accounting & Reporting

● Human Resource Management ● Corporate LawsE ● Financial Management ● Elective I@

● Operations Management ● Elective II@

F ● Business Law ● Information Systems Audit● Management Control & ● Tax Planning

Information Systems Stage III

G* ● Elective 1 ● Elective 2H* ● Elective 3 ● Elective 4I ● Business Policy & Strategy

● Bus. Ethics & Corp. GovernanceJ ● Integrated Case Studies I

● Integrated Case Studies II

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The CPA-CFA Dual Masters ProgramThe CPA-CFA Dual Masters Program offered by theICFAI University, Tripura prepares men and womenwith the skills, knowledge and competencies essentialto success in the world of Accounting and FinancialAnalysis anywhere in the world.

Through the Dual Masters Program, the students mayacquire two career-oriented professional qualificationsin financial analysis and accounting and also saveprecious time. Instead of the normal duration of4 years (two years for CPA and two years for CFA)the students of the Dual Masters Program maycomplete the same in 24 months.

EligibilityGraduation (any discipline) with 55% and above.

Duration: 24 months.

Program StructureThe Dual Masters Program has 24 subjects with12 for CPA stream and 12 for CFA stream. Thestudents have to choose 2 electives in CPA stream.Subject-wise waivers are available.Detailed curriculum will be provided to all studentsthrough the Regulations Book. Students can also visitwww.iutripura.edu.in for more details.The brief details of the Dual Masters Program given hereare for information purpose only. Interested students areadvised to refer to the separate prospectus for thesame.The Regulations pertaining to the CPA Program asgiven in this prospectus do not apply to the Dual MastersProgram.

Group The CPA Stream The CFA Stream

Stage IA ● Financial Accounting ● Financial Accounting

● Business Law and Environment ● EconomicsB ● Audit & Assurance ● Quantitative Methods

● Management Accounting ● Financial ManagementC ● Taxation ● Financial Markets

● Financial Management ● Financial Statement Analysis Stage II

D ● Advanced Accounting & Reporting ● Equity: Analysis & Valuation● Corporate Laws ● Fixed Income Securities:

Analysis & ValuationE ● Elective I@ ● Derivatives: Analysis & Valuation

● Elective II@ ● Portfolio ManagementF ● Information Systems Audit ● Mutual and other Funds

● Tax Planning ● Professional Ethics andCase Studies

@ Electives (For CPA Stream) (Any one set of 2 Electives):E(a) ● IFRS & US GAAP ● Forensic Accounting

E(b) ● Management Control Systems ● Business Analysis and Valuation

E(c) ● Strategic Financial Management ● Mergers & Acquisitions

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Admission Policies and Guidelinesto Complete the Application Form

AdmissionThe goal of the Admissions Board is to select studentswhose academic background, work experience,leadership abilities and communication skills meet thedemands of the CPA Program. The Admissions Boardevaluates applicants' potential as future leaders andtheir projected ability to succeed in and profit fromthe program.

EnrollmentApplications received from the students are checkedfor the basic eligibility criteria and the eligible studentsare enrolled into the program under the flexible mode.Students who have secured 45 per cent and aboveaggregate marks in their graduation are required tosubmit the photocopies of marksheets for all 3 (or 4)years in support of the eligibility along with theApplication Form for Enrollment.

No enrollment of foreign citizensThe admission into the flexible learning program is notopen to foreign citizens due to visa restrictions. Theymay write to the Registrar for guidance on this matter.

Rejected applicationsIf the applicants do not satisfy the eligibility criteria,the applications are returned to them along with allenclosures and the amount paid after deductingRs.500. Such students are, however, permitted to applyagain after they subsequently satisfy the eligibilitycriteria.

Proof of addressAll students are required to produce the photocopiesof any one of the following documents as addressproof at the time of enrollment: Latest telephone(BSNL/MTNL) bill, latest electricity bill, latest propertytax bill, voter ID card, ration card, passport, drivinglicence, ID card issued by any authorized body withseal.

Students regulations bookAll students who are enrolled into the program will beprovided with the Students Regulations Book whichcontain the various rules and regulations pertaining toadministering the program and the examinations. Allregistered students are required to strictly adhere to therules and regulations stipulated therein.RemittanceThe applicants are required to pay the fee as indicatedin the Fee Schedule on Page No. 16. The remittancecan be done by way of Demand Draft or CreditCard. Demand Draft should be in favor of"IUCF A/c FLP" payable at Hyderabad. For Instalmentfacility/EMI facility please refer to Fee Schedule(Page No.16).No refundThe amount once paid is not refundable under anycircumstances, except in the case of rejectedapplications.Right to amend rulesThe University reserves the right to amend the rulesand regulations wherever considered necessary andappropriate. Such amendments will be intimated to thestudents. Therefore, this publication and thedescriptions contained herein are not to be construedas a contract binding the University to any specificpolicies. Possible changes include, but are not limitedto curriculum and course content, passingrequirements, eligibility criteria for examinations, feeschedule, refund policy, examination pattern,certification and designation, and such other mattersas may be considered relevant.GuidelinesThe students are advised to read the following guidelinescarefully before completing the Application Form forEnrollment and the Fee Remittance Form.

a. The Application Forms should be filled in CapitalLetters.

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b. Please respond to all the information sought.c. Additional sheets may be used, if necessary.d. Ensure that the Application Forms are signed.Photocopies of certificatesa. Photocopies of certificates regarding date of birth

and educational qualifications shall be enclosedwith the Application Form for Enrollment.

b. Original Certificates should not be sent.EnclosuresPlease ensure that your Application contains thefollowing enclosures.a. Application Form for Enrollment into the Program

(with recent color photograph affixed).b. Copies of Certificates of Date of Birth and

Educational Qualifications/Mark Sheets.c. Fee Remittance Form.d. Demand Draft/Credit Card Merchant Slip

(wherever applicable) towards the payment.

e. Students have to produce photocopies of any oneof the following documents as address proofat the time of enrollment: Latest telephone(BSNL/MTNL) bill, latest electricity bill, latest

property tax bill, voter ID card, ration card,passport, driving licence, ID card issued by anyauthorized body with seal.

f. Those students availing the Instalment facility/EMIfacility are requested to enclose the postdatedcheques for the required amount along with theFee Remittance Form.

The completed Application Forms along with therequired enclosures can be submitted or sent byspeedpost/courier to:

The Admissions Officer,

The ICFAI University,University Campus,

Agartala - Simna Road,P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210,

Tripura (West).

Students are advised to take note of the validitydate spec i f i ed on the App l i ca t ion Form forEnrollment and ensure that their Forms reachthe Admissions Officer on or before the validitydate.

Online Enrollment through Secure Internet Payment Gateway and Net BankingStudents can enroll into the program by logging on to www.iutripura.edu.in for filing the application formonline and making the payment through Internet. Students can make the payment through the Credit Cardissued by Citibank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank or the VISA/MasterCard issued by any bank, through SecureInternet Payment Gateway. Net Banking facility is also available for net banking account holders of AXISBank and ICICI Bank. Students may please note that payments relating to examinations will be acceptedonly through Secure Internet Payment Gateway.

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1. a. Currently, the Admission Fee is Rs.5,000 forboth the Regular CPA and the Accelerated CPAPrograms. The fee for the Regular CPA isRs.20,000 per year. The total fee for theAccelerated CPA Program is Rs.40,000.Students are required to pay the fee asindicated in the Table above, either in Lumpsum,or through the Instalment faci l i ty or EMIfacility.

b. The fee can be paid by way of Demand Draftor Credit Card (VISA or MasterCard only). TheDemand Draft should be A/c payee crossed infavor of "IUCF A/c FLP" payable at Hyderabad.Students can make the payment through CreditCard at the respective branches. They should

Remittance Information

Fee Schedule(With effect from July 1, 2008 and valid for the Academic year 2008-09 only)

get their Credit Cards swiped for therequired amount, s ign and attach themerchant copy of the slip along with the FeeRemittance Form and keep the customercopy with themselves (as acknowledgement).

c. The employees of the University are notauthorized to accept cash payments from thestudents under any circumstances and alsoare not authorized to swipe their personalcredit cards to pay on behalf of the students.Students should not share their credit cardinformation with the employees of theUniversity and should not make any paymentsby cash. Any students deviating from theabove will be doing so at their own risk andresponsibility.

Particulars With Without With WithoutTraining Training Training Training

Classes Classes Classes Classes(Rs) (Rs) (Rs) (Rs)

Admission Fee 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

Program Fee 20,000 20,000 40,000 40,000Training Classes (Groups A, B and C) 15,000 – 15,000 –

Total 40,000 25,000 60,000 45,000

Option I Lumpsum Payment 40,000 25,000 60,000 45,000

Option II Instalment Facility

Initial payment: At the time of Application(by Demand Draft/Credit Card) 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

On the 30th day after Application(by Postdated Cheque) 25,000 10,000 45,000 30,000

Option III EMI Facility

Initial Payment (by Demand Draft/Credit Card) 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000Balance amount to be paid through5 Equated Monthly Instalments [EMIs](including bank charges) by Postdated Cheques 5,250 2,100 9,450 6,300

Regular CPA(Fee for year 1)

Accelerated CPA(Total Fee)

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2. Instalment facility/EMI facility for payment of fee:

a. Instalment facility/EMI facility is offered to all thestudents for payment of fee. Under both thefacilities, the initial payment should be made byway of Demand Draft/Credit Card and the balanceamount should be paid through postdated cheques.The postdated cheques should be in favor of“IUCF A/c FLP”. The students can choose eitherInstalment facility or EMI facility as indicated (inthe Table) accordingly.

b. Instalment facility: The initial payment (i.e. firstinstalment) is payable at the time of applicationby Demand Draft/Credit Card. The secondinstalment is payable on the 30 th day afterapplication by way of postdated cheque. Forexample if a student enrolls on April 15, thesecond instalment (amount payable in rupees) willbe due on the 30th day, namely May 15. Thestudents should enclose the Demand Draft/CreditCard slip towards the first instalment andpostdated cheque (A/c payee crossed) towards thesecond instalment along with the Fee RemittanceForm.

EMI facility: The initial payment is payable at thetime of application by Demand Draft/Credit Card.The EMIs are payable on the first of every month,subsequent to enrollment. For example, if astudent enrolls on April 15, his/her first EMI(amount payable in rupees) will be due onMay 01. The EMIs should be paid throughpostdated cheques. The students should enclosethe postdated cheques (A/c payee crossed) alongwith the Fee Remittance Form and the DemandDraft/Credit Card slip for initial payment.

c. Students availing the instalment facility/EMI facilityare required to complete the Fee RemittanceForm and enclose the Demand Draft andpostdated cheques for the required amount.

d. Students should note that only those ApplicationForms accompanied with the demand draft orcredit card payment slip towards initial payment,and postdated cheques towards the Instalmentfacility/EMI facility, will be considered as valid.

e. Students depositing the postdated cheques shouldensure that the postdated cheques should not bedishonored under any circumstances as and whenthey are due for payment. In the event of dishonorof any cheques, the students and the signatories

of such cheques will be liable for prosecutionunder Section 138 of the Negotiable InstrumentsAct, 1881 and such other legal actions as may betaken by the University.

f. The PDCs should be drawn on scheduledcommercial banks located in the cities specifiedbelow:

Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Aizawl,Ajmer, Alapuzzha, Aligarh, Allahabad, Almora,Alwar, Ambala, Amrawati, Amritsar, Anantapur,Angul, Aurangabad , Balasore, Bareilly, Belgaum,Bellary, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhagalpur,Bhatinda, Bhilai, Bhilwara, Bhimavaram, Bhopal,Bhubaneswar, Bidar, Bijapur, Bikaner, Bilaspur,Calicut, Chandigarh, Chandrapur, Chennai,Chittoor, Chittorgarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack,Davangere, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Dharamshala,Dibrugarh, Durgapur, Eluru, Eranakulam, Erode,Faizabad, Faridabad, Gandhidham, Gandhi Nagar,Gangtok, Ghaziabad, Goa, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga,Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Haldwani,Haridwar, Hassan, Hubli, Hissar, Hyderabad,Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jalgaon, Jammu,Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Kadapa,Kakinada, Kannur, Kanpur, Karimnagar, Karnal,Karur, Kasargode, Khammam, Kharagpur, Kochi,Kolhapur, Kolkata, Kollam, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool,Latur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mahabubnagar,Mangalore, Mathura, Meerut, Mohali, Moradabad,Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Mysore, Nagpur, Nanded,Nasik, Nellore, New Delhi, Nizamabad, Noida,Ongole, Palakkad, Panchkula, Pathanamthitta,Pathankot, Patiala, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, RaeBareli, Raichur, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajapalayam,Rajkot, Ranchi, Ratnagiri, Rohtak, Roorkee,Rourkela, Rudrapur, Sagar, Salem, Sambalpur,Sangli, Satara, Satna, Shillong, Shimoga, Shimla,Silchar, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Sri Ganga Nagar,Srikakulam, Surat, Tanuku, Tanjavur, Thrissur,Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Tirupathi, Trivandrum,Tumkur, Tuticorin, Udaipur, Udipi, Ujjain,Vadodara, Vallab Vidyanagar, Varanasi, Vellore,Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram,Warangal, Yamuna Nagar.

If the students send any cheques drawn on bankslocated in cities other than the specified cities,such cheques will not be accepted. Only MICRand multi-city cheques will be accepted.

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g. The University reserves the right to withdraw theInstalment facility/EMI facility for payment of fee at anytime.

3. The examination fee is to be paid separately as andwhen the student is eligible and register for theexaminations. The fee is Rs.1,000 per group.

4. Currently, an amount of Rs.6,000 is payable towardsmembership in the CPA Council and it is mandatory.The membership fee (as may be prevalent at thattime) is payable before registering for Group Fexaminations.

5. The students are entitled to receive Accounting Worldmagazine for a period of 12 months, from the dateof enrollment.

6. The payment towards training classes for Groups A,Band C is Rs.15,000 if paid at the time of enrollment.These classes are conducted four times a year and theyare need-based. If the students wish to join thetraining classes subsequently after their enrollmentinto the program, they are required to pay Rs.18,000for Groups A,B and C.

7. Training Classes will be held solely at the discretionof the University, subject to a minimum number ofstudents registering for the same. In case it is decidednot to hold such classes, the fee paid by the studentstowards such classes will be refunded. The studentswill have no claim for refund of any other fee.

8. In the unfortunate event of death of a specified parent/guardian/spouse who is funding the education of thestudent, the balance of basic fee payable by thestudent will be waived by the University. Hence, suchunfortunate students need not discontinue theirstudies. In the unfortunate event of death of a studentduring the two year period from the date ofenrollment, the basic fee paid by the student will berefunded to the specified parent/guardian/spouse.

Further details will be provided in the StudentRegulations book.

9. Al l students registering in the Program arerequired to pay the stipulated payment as perschedule. Wherever students have arrears ofpayment, they will not be permitted to write theexaminations or their examination result will notbe released and their mark sheets, pass certificateswill not be issued; further such students will beconsidered as inactive on the rolls of the Universityand their names are liable to be removed from therecords.

10. The fee is subject to change from time to time.Students will be informed of the payment revisionsthrough e-mails, electronic newsletters, studentsregulations, etc. The students are required to pay asmay be prevalent in the relevant academic year. Thefee indicated in this document is valid for 2008-09academic year only.

11. Overseas Students:a) Students who wish to receive the courseware at

their overseas address are required to remitUS$75 per group towards overseas courier charges.

b) Students who wish to receive the Accounting Worldmagazine and other mailers at their overseasaddress are required to remit overseas mailingcharges of US$200 per annum towards the same.

c) Students who wish to appear for examinationsat any overseas test centers are required tocontact the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate Officials and obtain their consent tosupervise the examination and mail the sameto the Control ler of Examinat ions beforesubmitting the Examination Registration Form.The University will not take any responsibilityfor obtaining the consent from the abovementioned Officials.

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8th year of publicationA monthly magazine from the Icfai University PressContemporary articles of relevance to the CPA ProgramSpecial focus on US GAAP, IFRS, SOX and other latest topics.A unique menu of interesting cover stories, insightful debates, incisive casestudies and interviews with corporate elite.A combination of in-depth analysis and thought provoking ideas in accounting.

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The CPA Program(3600 Flexi-mode)

Application Form for Enrollment

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, TripuraUniversity Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West).

Application valid up to Application No.78CPA -

(Read carefully all the pages of this Document including Admission Policies, Guidelines, Remittance Information and Legal aspects before filling this Application Form)Foreign citizens should not apply using this Form. They may write to the Registrar for guidance.

2. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Mr/Ms(USE CAPITALS) (As it appears in Official Records, Underline Surname)

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name : Mr/Ms _____________________________________________________________________________Address# __________________________________________________________________________________________________(USE CAPITALS)

Nearest Land Mark __________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________(City) (State) (Pin)

Tel. (Off.) ___________________________________________ (Res.)____________________________________________________(City Code) – (Area Code) - Number (City Code) – (Area Code) - Number

Fax:______________________________________________ Mobile : ___________________________________________________(City Code) – (Area Code) – Number

E-mail*:______________________________________________________________ Date of Birth

Indian Passport No. Place of Issue : ______________________________ Citizenship: Indian Foreign# Proof of Address is required. * All applicants are mandatorily required to give e-mail address and mobile number for speedy communication.

Paste a recent colorphotograph of size

3.5 x 4.5 cms.Photograph must not be

larger than this box.Do not sign the

Photographand do not staple

Date Month Year

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3. ACADEMIC RECORD (Please enclose necessary certificates)

Examination Level Qualification Board/University/Institute Medium of Instruction Marks (%) /Grade Y ear of Passing

XII Class

Bachelor’s Degree

Others*

Full-time Student Full-time Employee

If employed: Organization ______________________________ Designation ________________ Industry __________________

OCCUPATION (Please tick ( ✓ )4.

5. DECLARATION: I wish to apply for the Regular CPA / Accelerated CPA Program on a 3600 flexible mode. I have carefully read the academic and administrativerules and regulations of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura as given in this Document and Application Material and agreeto abide by the same. I understand that these rules are only indicative and may be modified/changed/revised and the complete list of rules and regulations asupdated from time to time will be given to me on my enrollment in the form of Students Regulations Book. I understand that in case I withdraw from the programI will not be entitled to claim any refund of amount paid. I agree that I will settle the amount with the ICFAI University whether or not I continue in the Program.I understand that the Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura. I hereby declare that the informationprovided by me in the Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood and agree to the rulesand regulations, including “Legal Aspects”, and my financial responsibilities.

Place: Date : Signature of the Applicant

Applicants are advised to retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form for Enrollment for their records.The relevant enclosures and forms should be enclosed along with the required payments.

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PLEASE INDICATE THE PROGRAM: Regular CPA Program ( See page 6 ). Accelerated CPA Program [ Only for Graduates with a(As per eligibility criteria only ) pass in CA (Inter) / CWA (Inter) / CS (Inter) ] ( See page 6 ).

1.

* Please specify clearly as per eligibility criteria for Accelerated CPA Program (see page 6)

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The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura (referred to hereafter as the University) was established in 2004 throughan Act of State Legislature (Tripura Act 8 of 2004). The University has been approved by the University Grants Commission, underSection 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The Distance Education Council (DEC) has approved the programs of the ICFAI University, Tripura.

The University reserves the right to change the body of knowledge, prescribed books, the curriculum, examination pattern, evaluation system,rules and regulations. The students are governed by the latest regulations applicable to them during the relevant academic year. This documentis designed to provide the prospective students with information only. The University assumes no liability of any kind to any person for providingthis information, whether or not such persons rely on it and even if they inform the University of their reliance on it.

This document may contain forward-looking statements like, but not limited to, general market, macro-economic, governmental and regulatorytrends, technological developments, legislative developments, court decisions, scope for further studies, career opportunities for graduates fromthe University. Such forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual resultsto differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. The University undertakes no duty to update any forward-lookingstatements, to reflect future events or circumstances.

Enrollment Agreement: The "Application for Enrollment" is the Enrollment Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement) betweenthe applicant who wishes to enroll on 3600 flexible mode and the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura (hereinafterreferred to as the University).

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes and expresses the entire agreement and understanding between the University and the studentsof the University in reference to all matters herein referred to, all previous discussions, promises, representations and understandings relativethereto, if any, had between the parties hereto, being herein merged.

Interpretation: The masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other gender ornumbers where the context so indicates or requires. Unless otherwise expressly provided, references to days, months or years are to calendardays, months or years. Person or persons include individuals, partnerships, corporations, government agencies or other entities. Section headingsare included for convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement.

Conclusion of the Agreement: The Agreement is irrevocably concluded after the applicant signs the application form and submits it alongwith the required amount, physically, electronically or otherwise.

No Third Party Beneficiaries: Enrollment of any student into the CPA Program, shall not entitle any person (including, without limitation,members) to any rights as third party beneficiary.

Balance of Dues: The liability of the student to pay the balance of dues continues until the last instalment is cleared even if the student, forany reason, withdraws from/discontinues the pursuit of the program. Wherever students have arrears of payment, they will not be permittedto write the examinations or their examination result will not be released and their mark sheets, pass certificates will not be issued; furthersuch students will be considered as inactive on the rolls and their names are liable to be removed from the records.

No Obligation to Services, etc.: The University has no obligation to render any services to the student members beyond the period ofvalidity of enrollment. To clarify further, no obligation of the University shall survive beyond the period of validity of enrollment.

Limitation of Liability: The liability of the University towards the students is limited only to the extent of the fee paid by them. To clarifyfurther, the University shall not be liable to the students for punitive, exemplary, special, indirect, or consequential damages, including withoutlimitation, lost profits.

Assignment: The students cannot assign this Agreement nor any part thereof the University may, without necessity of the students' consent,assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a successor organization.

Force Majeure: The University shall not be liable for delay or failure in performance of any of its obligations under the Agreement whensuch delay or failure arises from events or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University (including without limitation, acts ofGod, fire, flood, war, explosion, sabotage, terrorism, embargo, civil commotion, acts or omissions of any government entity, supplier delays,decisions of the University, decisions of the courts and governments, communications or power failure, equipment or software malfunction,or labor disputes).

Indemnity: A student agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the University harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, liability andexpense (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of any third party claim, action or proceeding based directly or indirectlyon the acts of omission or commission by the member or his/her agents, the breach or alleged breach or failure to comply with any applicablelaws or regulations, concerning the practice of profession of accounting.

Arbitration: All disputes relating to or arising out of this Agreement for Enrollment shall be settled by reference to arbitration only and notby recourse to the courts of law, as per the applicable Indian Law including the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996. Arbitration shallbe conducted by an arbitration tribunal consisting of a single member only. The University’s nominee shall be the ‘persona designata’ as anarbitrator. The venue of arbitration shall be Agartala, Tripura, India. The arbitration clause shall however not apply if the University and/orthe authorized agent decides to prosecute any student for any criminal offences, including but not limited to dishonor of postdated cheques.

Applicable Law: The Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in Agartala in the State of Tripura, India and shall be construed andenforced in accordance with and the validity and performance hereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of Tripura, India withoutreference to principles of conflict of laws thereof. Judicial proceedings regarding any matter arising under the terms of the Agreement shallbe brought in the relevant courts of Agartala, Tripura.

Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura, India.

© The ICFAI University, Tripura. All rights reserved.

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5. Please tick ( ✓ ) Regular CPA Program (Year I Fee) Rs.40,000 (With Training Classes) Rs.25,000 (Without Training Classes)

Accelerated CPA Program (Total Fee) Rs.60,000 (With Training Classes) Rs.45,000 (Without Training Classes)

(I) LUMPSUM PAYMENT : Amount Rs.__________________________ [Please (✓) tick] By Demand Draft By Credit Card *

Remittance through Demand Draft (DD should be in favor of ‘IUCF A/c FLP’, payable at Hyderabad)

DD Details : Name of Bank : DD No.: Date : Amount Rs._________

* Applicants can make the payment through Credit Card at the respective branches. They should get their Credit Cards swiped for the required amount, sign and attach the merchantcopy of the slip along with this Fee Remittance Form and keep the customer copy with themselves (as acknowledgement). IMPORTANT: The employees of the University are notauthorized to accept cash payments from the applicants, under any circumstances; the employees of the University are not authorized to swipe their personal credit cards to payon behalf of the applicants; applicants should not share their credit card information with the employees of the University; applicants should not make any payment by cash. Applicantsdeviating from the above will be doing so at their own risk and responsibility.

FEE REMITTANCE

(II) INSTALMENT FACILITY / EMI FACILITY: INITIAL PAYMENT: Rs.15,000 [Please ( ✓ ) tick] By Demand Draft By Credit Card

Remittance through Demand Draft (DD should be in favor of "IUCF A/c FLP", payable at Hyderabad)

DD Details : Name of Bank : DD No.: Date : Amount Rs.15,000

3.

Fee Remittance FormTo be submitted along with the Application for Enrollment into the CPA Program.

The ICFAI University, University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West).

2. APPLICATION NUMBER of the CPA Program

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1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Mr/Ms(Use capitals) (As it appears in Official Records, Underline Surname)

(A) INSTALMENT FACILITY: Please see page 17 for details. (For Initial payment of Rs. 15,000 please fill item 3 (II) given above).

2nd Instalment [Please ( ✓ ) tick] Regular CPA Program Rs. 25,000 with Training Classes Rs. 10,000 without Training Classes Accelerated CPA Program Rs. 45,000 with Training Classes Rs. 30,000 without Training Classes

Cheque Number Cheque DateDD / MM / YYYY

(B) EMI FACILITY: Please see page 17 for details. (For Initial payment of Rs. 15,000, please fill item 3 (II) given above). (i) Please tick (✓) the appropriate EMI amount (Regular CPA Program) Rs.5,250 (With Training Classes) Rs.2,100 (Without Training Classes).

(Accelerated CPA Program) Rs.9,450 (With Training Classes) Rs.6,300 (Without Training Classes).

(ii) Five postdated cheques of Rs. ___________ each (A/c payee postdated cheques in favor of “IUCF A/c FLP” should be enclosed) On the back of eachpostdated cheque, the name of the applicant and the full address of the bank, branch with phone number should be mentioned in capital letters. Only postdatedcheques drawn on banks located in specified cities (mentioned on page 17) will be accepted. Only MICR and multi-city cheques will be accepted.

To the ICFAI University, University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West). I hereby confirm that I have signed the postdated chequestowards the payment of EMIs in relation to this Fee Remittance Form . I undertake not to countermand these cheques and also to honor all these cheques on due dates.

Sl.No. Cheque Number Cheque Date Sl.No. Cheque Number Cheque DateDD / MM / YYYY DD / MM / YYYY

1. 01 / 4. 01 /2. 01 / 5. 01 /3. 01 /

Total amount for which postdated cheques are enclosed : Rs.26,250 / 10,500 for Regular CPA Program, Rs.47,250 / 31,500 for Accelerated CPA Program.

Signature of the Applicant: ________________________________

Signature of the Applicant: ________________________________

Postdated cheque of Rs. _____________________ (A/c payee postdated chequein favor of “IUCF A/c FLP” should be enclosed) On the back of postdated cheque,the name of the applicant and the full address of the bank, branch with phonenumber should be mentioned in capital letters. Only postdated cheque drawn onbanks located in specified cities (mentioned on page 17) will be accepted.

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(iii) The postdated cheques enclosed are signed by [Please tick (✓)] Me Other person (If in case of other person, please fill item no.(iv) given below):

STATEMENT [By the person (other than the Applicant), who has signed the postdated cheques in connection with this Fee Remittance Form as a Co-obligant ]

To the ICFAI University, University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat Sadar - 799210, Tripura (West). I hereby confirm that I have signedthe postdated cheques towards the payment of Instalments/EMIs in relation to this Fee Remittance Form. I undertake not to countermand these cheques andalso to honor all these cheques on due dates towards the Instalment facility/EMI facility. I am over 21. I understand and I am aware of my liability as aco-obligant for instalment/EMIs of the applicant. I agree that I will settle the amount with the ICFAI University whether or not the applicant continues in theProgram. I understand that the Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University is only/exclusively Agartala, Tripura. I hereby declare that theinformation provided by me below is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood and agreeto the rules and regulations and my financial responsibilities. My details are as under.

Name : Mr / Ms _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Use capitals) (As it appears in Official Records, Underline Surname)

S/o / D/o ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Use capitals) (House Number) (Street)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Pin) (E-mail)

Tel. (Off.)_______________________________________ (Res.)______________________________________ Fax ________________________________________ (City Code) – (Area Code) – Number (City Code) – (Area Code) – Number (City Code) – (Area Code) - Number

Cell _________________________________________

Place : Date :

Signature of the person signing the cheques as a co-obligant

Date Month YearDate of Birth: 1 9

4. DECLARATION: I have carefully read the rules and regulations as given in this Document and Application and agree to abide by the same. I understand that theserules are only indicative and may be modified/changed/revised and the complete list of rules and regulations as updated from time to time will be given to me onmy enrollment in the form of Students Regulations Book. I agree not to countermand and to honor all the postdated cheques enclosed by me towards the Instalmentfacility/EMI facility. I understand that in case I withdraw from the program I will not be entitled to claim any refund of amount paid. I agree that I will settle theamount with the ICFAI University whether or not I continue in the Program. I understand that the Jurisdiction for all disputes (if any) relating to the University isonly/exclusively Agartala, Tripura. I hereby declare that the information provided by me in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My signaturebelow certifies that I have read, understood and agree to the rules and regulations, including “Legal Aspects”, and my financial responsibilities.

Place: Date : Signature of the Applicant

Applicants are advised to retain a photocopy of the completed Remittance Form for their records.The relevant enclosures and forms should be enclosed along with the required payments.

(iv)

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