FAQ - IIT

• What is Information Technology Training (ITT)? When will it commence?

  While studying IPCC a student has to pursue a course on 100 Hours ITT.

• Who will conduct this training?

  The 100 Hours ITT training would be provided in the ICAI computer labs located in different parts of the country.

• Is there any separate fees for undergoing the training?

  Yes. A fee of Rs.4000 would be charged by the concerned regional office/ accredited branch.

• Should a student register with the Board of Studies for undergoing ITT and pay separate registration fees?

  When a student registers for articled / audit training and IPCC with the Institute, automatically he is granted registration for ITT. The fees for IPCC is inclusive of ITT registration.

• Will the Board of Studies provide any study materials for ITT?

  Yes. The Board of Studies will offer a set of study modules along with 7 CDs covering various topics of the ITT which a student should study while undergoing the training. This will be made available along with the study materials.

• Can a student undergo ITT from the first day of registration of articled / audit training and IPCC? Is there any preparation time before joining ITT?

  A student can join IPCC and articled / audit training by registration with the Institute and simultaneously he is granted registration for ITT. But it will be difficult for a student to join ITT on the same day as there is academic linkage between ITT and Information Technology subject covered in IPCC. Prior knowledge of introductory chapters of Information Technology subject is considered to be useful in appreciating various sessions of ITT. Also there is a need for appreciating functions of an articled / audit trainee and role of Information Technology therein. Therefore, a student is allowed to join ITT only on completion of three months of articled / equivalent period of audit training.

• Is 100 Hours ITT part of the articleship training stated in Section E?

  Yes, it is the part of the training. But, for attending 100 Hours ITT, an articled assistant should take prior permission of the MIT / Principal.

• What is the course duration and break up of various modules of 100 Hours Information Technology Training (ITT)?

  The duration for Information Technology Training is 100 Hours. Presently, it is covered in 20 days @ 5 hours per day. The duration of various topics are as given below:

  Sl. No. Topic Duration
  1. Computer Fundamentals 1 hr.
  2. Operating Systems 6 hrs.
  3. MS – Word 6 hrs.
  4. MS – Excel 15 hrs.
  5. MS – Power Point 5 hrs.
  6. Data Bases 15 hrs.
  7. MS – Office utilities 3 hrs.
  8. Accounting package 20 hrs.
  9. Computer Aided Audit Techniques 12 hrs.
  10. Web Technology & System Security and Maintenance 10 hrs.
  11. Introduction To Visual Basic 5 hrs.
  12. Digital Signature and Verification of Electronic Record 2 hrs.

• Will the Institute issue certificate for completion of 100 Hours ITT?

  Yes, respective Decentralized Offices of the Institute, to which a student belongs, will issue certificate for completion of 100 Hours ITT.