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CA Final past papers, analysed

Every recent CA Final paper broken down chapter by chapter, with what each question tested and links to ICAI's official question papers and suggested answers. Use it to see where the marks really are before you plan your revision.

Papers by attempt

Chapters that carry the most marks

Average share of each paper's marks across the attempts analysed. A guide to emphasis, not a prediction.

Financial Reporting (3 attempts)

  • Financial Instruments: Equity and Financial Liabilities10%in 3/3
  • Ind AS 110 Consolidation Procedure for Subsidiaries9%in 2/3
  • Ind AS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers6%in 3/3
  • Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits6%in 3/3
  • Ind AS 103 Business Combinations5%in 2/3
  • Ind AS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance5%in 2/3
  • Ind AS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates4%in 3/3
  • Ind AS 101 First-time Adoption of Ind AS4%in 3/3

Advanced Financial Management (3 attempts)

  • Foreign Exchange Exposure and Risk Management12%in 3/3
  • Mutual Funds11%in 3/3
  • Portfolio Management9%in 3/3
  • Derivatives Analysis and Valuation9%in 3/3
  • Security Valuation9%in 3/3
  • Advanced Capital Budgeting Decisions8%in 3/3
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring7%in 3/3
  • International Financial Management7%in 3/3

Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics (3 attempts)

  • Professional Ethics & Liabilities of Auditors20%in 3/3
  • Reporting14%in 3/3
  • Special Features of Audit of Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies8%in 3/3
  • Audit Evidence7%in 3/3
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) & Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Assurance6%in 3/3
  • General Auditing Principles and Auditors Responsibilities6%in 3/3
  • Digital Auditing & Assurance6%in 3/3
  • Review of Financial Information5%in 3/3

Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation (3 attempts)

  • Assessment of Trusts and Institutions, Political Parties and Other Special Entities14%in 3/3
  • Deduction, Collection and Recovery of Tax12%in 3/3
  • Profits and Gains of Business or Profession12%in 3/3
  • Non Resident Taxation8%in 3/3
  • Transfer Pricing7%in 3/3
  • Double Taxation Relief5%in 3/3
  • Tax Audit and Ethical Compliances5%in 3/3
  • Capital Gains4%in 3/3

Indirect Tax Laws (3 attempts)

  • Charge of GST9%in 3/3
  • Input Tax Credit8%in 3/3
  • Importation and Exportation of Goods7%in 3/3
  • Import and Export Under GST6%in 1/3
  • Foreign Trade Policy5%in 3/3
  • Appeals and Revision (GST)5%in 3/3
  • Value of Supply5%in 2/3
  • Supply under GST4%in 2/3

Integrated Business Solutions (Multidisciplinary Case Study with Strategic Management) (3 attempts)

  • Strategic Cost & Performance Management19%in 3/3
  • Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation15%in 3/3
  • Advanced Financial Management15%in 3/3
  • Indirect Tax Laws14%in 3/3
  • Financial Reporting14%in 3/3
  • Corporate and Economic Laws12%in 3/3
  • Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics10%in 3/3

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