CA Attempts

Papers To Attempt

Stages	Eligibility	Maximum number of paper permitted in one session	Minimum training period to be served
PRC	After registration / QAT	No limit	None
CAF	After passing or obtaining exemption from PRC	4 papers	None
CFAP	After passing or obtaining exemption from CAF	No limit	1 year
MSA-1	After passing the following CFAP papers: Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting Corporate Laws Advanced Taxation	N/A	1 year
MSA-2	After passing the following CFAP papers: Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting Corporate Laws Audit, Assurance and Related Services	N/A	1.5 year

Maximum number of Attempts

Stages	Maximum permitted attempts	Additional attempts
PRC	12 Months	3 Months (if 1 paper remains)
CAF	Six attempts per paper	Two more attempts after using all permitted attempts per paper for those who have maximum two papers left.
CFAP	10 years	if 2 minimum papers are passed.
MSA	Unlimited	Not applicable

• Examination structure will be changed according to the content of the brochure
• Examination schedule is updated (linked to ICAP’s website)