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ICAI Invites Feedback to Revamp CA Curriculum
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICAI) is asking for feedback to update the CA curriculum.
This is happening because the world of business is changing fast, and they want to make sure the education for chartered accountants is up-to-date.
They have a special committee called CRET that will look at four main areas: the curriculum, practical training, soft skills, and exams.
The committee will give their recommendations by December 2026.
This is the first time in five years that they are doing this, instead of the usual ten years, because things are changing so quickly.
ICAI invites feedback to revamp the CA curriculum.
The review is initiated every 5 years instead of the previous 10-year cycle.
CRET will focus on curriculum, practical training, soft skills, and assessments.
Recommendations are expected by December 2026.
The last curriculum update was in 2023.
- Who
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICAI)
- What
- Invited feedback to revamp the CA curriculum
- Where
- India
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Why
- To align the curriculum with evolving professional and technological needs
Frequent Curriculum Updates
Stability in Education
Review Frequency
Frequent Curriculum Updates
The ICAI believes a 5-year review cycle is necessary to keep the curriculum up-to-date with technological and global educational standards.
Stability in Education
Some stakeholders may argue that frequent changes can lead to instability and confusion for students and educators.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Comprehensive review of CA curriculum
- Committee
- Committee for Review of Education and Training (CRET)
- Review Cycle
- 5 years
- Expected Completion
- December 2026
- Last Curriculum Update
- 2023
Quotes
ICAI
Institute of Chartered Accountants in India, governing body of the CA profession
“"The aims to align the curriculum and training framework with the evolving needs of the profession, industry, regulators, academia and society, while equipping future chartered accountants with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment,"”
thehindubusinessline.com
“"As part of this initiative, ICAI is adopting a broad-based consultative approach by inviting valuable suggestions and feedback from all key stakeholders,"”
thehindubusinessline.com








