ICAI Postpones CA Inter Audit Paper Again | Jan 2026 Latest Update

ICAI has postponed CA Intermediate Group II Audit Paper scheduled on 19 January 2026. Read full details, impact and preparation strategy.

ICAI Again Postpones CA Intermediate Audit Paper – Complete Details, Impact & What Students Should Do

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has once again postponed the CA Intermediate Group II – Paper 5 (Auditing & Ethics) examination.

The exam was scheduled to be held on 19th January 2026 (Monday) but has now been postponed across India and abroad until further notice.

No specific reason has been mentioned by ICAI for this postponement.

 

ICAI CA Intermediate Exam Update

What Does the Official ICAI Notice Say?

  • Exam: CA Intermediate – Group II
  • Paper: Paper 5 – Auditing & Ethics
  • Original Date: 19 January 2026 (Monday)
  • Status: Postponed
  • Applicability: India & Overseas
  • Revised date will be announced in due course
  • All other examinations will remain unchanged

Only the Audit paper has been postponed. The schedule for all other CA exams remains the same.

Audit Paper Postponed Again – What’s Happening?

This is not the first time the CA Inter Audit paper has been postponed. It had already been postponed earlier, and now once again, students are facing uncertainty.

Possible reasons may include administrative or logistical challenges, internal examination-related concerns, or unavoidable circumstances. ICAI generally does not disclose internal reasons, so students should rely only on official updates.

Impact on CA Inter Students

Repeated postponement can cause:

  • Mental stress and uncertainty
  • Disruption of revision momentum
  • Difficulty in maintaining focus

However, students also get additional preparation time, which can be used as an advantage.

What Should CA Inter Students Do Now?

  • Do not take Audit lightly.
  • Follow official ICAI updates only.
  • Revise Standards on Auditing thoroughly.
  • Practice RTPs, MTPs and past exam questions.
  • Focus on presentation and writing practice.

ICAI’s Advice

Students are advised to stay connected with ICAI’s website and wait for the revised exam date announcement while continuing preparation for other papers.

Final Thoughts

While repeated postponements are frustrating, disciplined preparation can turn this extra time into a scoring opportunity.

How CA Exam Test Series Can Help

CA Exam Test Series provides ICAI-pattern Audit test papers, detailed evaluation, focus on presentation, and exam-oriented practice to help students utilise this extra time effectively.

FAQs

Is the Audit paper cancelled?

No, it is only postponed.

When will the new date be announced?

ICAI has said it will be announced in due course.

Are other exams postponed?

No, all other exams remain unchanged.