Thursday, 31 October 2013
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Sunday, 27 October 2013
About Actuarial Sciences
What do Actuaries do?
Make Financial Sense of the Future
Actuaries are experts in assessing the financial impact of tomorrow's uncertain events. They enable financial decisions to be made with more confidence by:
- Analyzing the past - Modelling the future - Assessing the risks involved, and - Communicating what the results mean in financial terms.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Friday, 25 October 2013
Thursday, 24 October 2013
FAQs on CPA(USA)
Who should take the CPA exam?
CPA exams may be taken by individuals interested in working with MNCs as finance professionals.
Which organisations take part in delivering the CPA exams?
AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) – Prepares and administers the Uniform CPA Examinations
State Boards of Accountancy –There are 55 Boards of Accountancy (for 50 US states and 5 US jurisdictions) each of which set various eligibility criteria for candidates to qualify for the CPA exams
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) - All the state & territorial boards of accountancy are members of NASBA. NASBA plays the role of a central clearinghouse where all jurisdictions submit information on eligible candidates and from which all jurisdictions receive advisory scores and other examination data
Prometric –Provides the infrastructure for computerized testing of the Uniform CPA Examinations through its network of computer-based test centers
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
About CPA (USA)
CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant, and refers to a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals. It is the highest accounting credential in the United States, and its exams are conducted by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The CPA license is issued by one of the 55 states or territories of the United States all of which are members of NASBA (National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy).
CPA is the US equivalent of the Indian CA qualification and there is a huge demand for CPAs in the USA, as well as in other countries of the world where American companies have operations.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
CIMA - Subjects' Syllabus Guide (Level 3 - Strategic)
Strategic Level (level III)
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Interacting with Competitive Env. Mgmt.
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20%
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Management Control Systems
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10%
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Formulation of Financial Strategy
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25%
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Change Management
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20%
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Risk and Internal Ctrl.
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25%
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Financial Decisions
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30%
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Evaluation of Strategic Options
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30%
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Review and Audit of Control Systems
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15%
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Investment Decisions and Project Control
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45%
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Implementation of Strategic Plans
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30%
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Management of Financial Risk
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35%
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Risk and Control in Information Systems
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15%
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For more exam resources, click here
Monday, 21 October 2013
CIMA - Subjects' Syllabus Guide (Level 2 - Management)
Management Level (Level II)
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Str. Mgt. & Assessing Competitive Env.
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30%
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Pricing & Product Decisions
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30%
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Group Financial Statements
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35%
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Project Management
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40%
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Cost Planning & Competitive Advantage
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30%
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Issues in Recognition & Measurement
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20%
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Management of Relationships
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30%
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Budgeting & Mgt. Control
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20%
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Analysis & Interpretation of Financial Accounts
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35%
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Control & Performance Measurement of Responsibility Centres
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20%
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Developments in External Reporting
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10%
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Sunday, 20 October 2013
CIMA - Subjects' Syllabus Guide (Level 1-Operational)
Operational Level (Level 1)
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20%
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30%
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25%
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20%
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10%
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15%
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20%
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25%
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60%
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20%
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15%
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20%
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20%
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For more exam resources, click here
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Friday, 18 October 2013
CIMA(London) - Exam Resources
Exam Resources
Operational Level (Level 1)
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E1: Enterprise Operations
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P1: Performance Operations
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F1: Financial Operations
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Management Level (Level II)
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E2: Enterprise Management
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P2: Performance Management
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F2: Financial Management
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Strategic Level (level III)
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E3:Enterprise Strategy
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P3: Performance Strategy
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F3: Financial Strategy
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Thursday, 17 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Central Sales Tax, 1956 - Bare Act
Click here to download the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956
Labels:
Bare Acts,
Central Sales Tax Act
About Chartered Management Accountancy from CIMA(London)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a UK based professional body offering training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects, focused on accounting for business. It is the largest management accounting body in the world, with more than 200,000 members and students in 173 countries. The Institute is also a member of the International Federation of Accountants.
In India, it is one of the most well recognized foreign Institutes imparting professional education in Financial & Cost Accounting. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CIMA whereby qualified professionals of either of the two institutes can also obtain membership of the other through a fast-track route, which gives exemption from a number of papers to qualified professionals of the other Institute.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
CFA - Syllabus and Weightage
Syllabus
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Exam Weight
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Level I
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Level II
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Level III
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15
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10
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10
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Investments Tools (total)
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50
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30-60
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0
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8
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5-15
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0
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10
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5-10
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0
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20
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15-25
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0
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12
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5-10
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0
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Asset Classes (total)
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30
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35-75
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35-45
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3
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5-15
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5-15
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5
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5-15
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5-15
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10
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20-30
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5-15
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12
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5-15
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10-20
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5
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5-15
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45-55
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Total
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100
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100
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100
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*Economics is part of Portfolio Management at Level III.
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