It has been felt beyond doubt that there has been an increasing awareness amongst the business entrepreneurs of the most vital contribution made by cost and management accountancy services in the business houses to the attainment of business objectives. This has accentuated the demand for cost and management accounting services in all the sectors of economy. Many members of the Institute are holding top management positions, viz., Managing Director, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Cost Controller, Marketing Manager, Chief Internal Auditor. Those managing their own business have found in themselves a Manager and an Accountant to control and flourish their business.

The ICWAI examinations are held in three stages

• Foundation

• Intermediate, and

• Final

Registration and Eligibility for CWA course After 10+ 2
The student who would like to join the Course after 10+2 has to undergo three stages to pursue the Cost and works Accountant Course i.e.

• Foundation Examination

• Intermediate Examination

• Final Examination

After Graduation
The student who would like to join the course after passing the Graduation has to undergo two stages of the Cost and Works Accountant i.e.

• Intermediate Examination

• Final Examination

Application & Submission to the CWA Course Head Office :
The Institute Of Cost and Works Accounts of India 12, Sudder Street, Kolkata-700 016

Admission to Intermediate/Foundation course is open throughout the year. However, enrolment at least six months prior to the examination is necessary. Cut-off dates for enrolment are : For December Examination 15th June For June Examination 15th December of the preceding year.

Cost of Prospectus: Rs. 200/- Tuition fee : Rs.3,500/- (One time)

ICSI provides a comprehensive study package. 

Cost of Examination Form: Rs.30/- Examination Fee: Rs.700/- (Per stage/group)

Atleast 40% in each subject and 50% aggregate of all subjects.

June and December

The next levels after passing CWA-Foundation are:
Intermediate Examination
1. Group 1 and Group 2
2. Group Discussions
3. Business Communication Seminars .
4. Computers hands on 50 hours