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The CMA Inter paper is split into two groups: Group 1 and Group 2, with each group consisting of four papers worth 100 marks each. The total duration of the exam is three hours.
Mode of exam
Online center-based exam
No. of groups
No. of papers
Duration of exam
Two - Group 1 & Group 42
Eight - 4 papers in each group
120 questions in each
No negative marking
Total marks
Types of questions
No. of questions
Marking scheme
Language
Hindi or English
Passing criteria
Objective and subjective
100 marks in each paper
3 hours
40% in all papers and 50% in total
Marking scheme for each CMA inter paper. There is no penalty for incorrect answers in CMA exams.
Paper 5: Financial Accounting (FAC)
Accounting Basics: 25%
Preparation of Financial Statements: 40%
Self-Balancing Ledgers, Royalties, Hire Purchase Instalment System, Branch Departmental Accounts: 20%
Accounting in Computerized Environment and Accounting Standards: 15%
Income Tax Act
10%
Heads of Income and Computation of Total Income and Tax
70%
Liability -
Basics -
Paper 6: Laws & Ethics (LNE)
Commercial Laws -
Paper 7: Direct Taxation (DTX)
Industrial Laws -
Corporate Law -
Ethics -
10%
30%
25%
35%
Tax Management, Administrative Procedures, and ICDS
- 20%
Paper 9: Operations Management & Strategic Management (OMSM)
Operations Management
Strategic Management
40%
Methods of Costing -
30%
Cost Accounting Techniques -
30%
-10%
Paper 8: Cost Accounting (CAC)
Introduction to Cost Accounting -
- 10%
- Cost & Management Accounting - 50%
Paper 11: Indirect Taxation (ITX)
Paper 12: Company Accounts & Audit (CAA)
- Customs Laws - 20%
Paper 10: Cost & Management Accounting and Financial Management (CMFM)
- Financial Management - 50%
- Cannons of taxations – Indirect Tax GST - 80%
- Auditing - 50%
- Accounts of Joint Stock Companies - 50%
CMA Inter Question Papers: How to Get the Best Results
When you've completed studying all the subjects/papers in your CMA intermediate course, it's time to begin attempting the papers.
Carefully read all the CMA inter papers you have and examine the exam pattern. Look at the type of question in every section of the paper.
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If unable to finish, practice daily to increase speed.
START ATTEMPTING THE QUESTION PAPER.
SCORE YOURSELF AND TRACK PROGRESS DAILY.
IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Focus on improving weak areas.
Allocate less time to sections that pose significant challenges.
Strive to improve your score each day.
Aim to complete it within the given exam time.
Attempt the paper in one sitting.
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