Fees Structure The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in 2025

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan has a structured fee policy for its chartered accountancy program. The charges are categorized into different stages of the qualification program that include Pre-Requisite Competencies, Certificate in Accounting and Finance, and Certified Finance and Accounting Professional. These stages comprise specific examination and registration fees. ICAP aims for transparent facilitated fee structure providing good for quality education and training at reasonable expenses. The fee structure is reviewed from time to time, and students are advised to check the official ICAP website and Regional offices for regulation.

Programs Fee Structure

The total paper examination fee is stated to be PKR 5,200 per subject for Pre Requisite Competencies (PRC), PKR 6,300 for Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF), and PKR 12,200 for the first paper in the Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP). For every subject sitting thereafter, fees are expected to be at PKR 4,800. The Multi Subject Assessment (MSA) examination fee is PKR 17,400 for one subject and PKR 26,300 for two subjects, while the hands on courses (HOC) Assessment fee is about PKR 6,400. Fees are likely to increase currently therefore, students are advised to check regularly on ICAP’s official portal for the latest veracity.

Scholarship & Financial Assistance

ICAP offer various scholarship or financial assistance programs to support students. The Edhi CA Talent Program will give top performing students scholarships to help them achieve their academic goals. The Students Endowment Fund supports those students who have completed the PRC level and should move toward the CAF and CFAP stages, the applications will be accepted until March 2025. In addition, the Students Financial Support (SFS) program assists students facing economic hardships. Interested candidates are supposed to review eligibility criteria and deadlines on the ICAP website or access guidance from regional offices. These scholarships are expected to enable talented students to pursue their CA qualifications free from financial constraints.