General Insurance Accounts
Insurance Institute of India: Associate Examination
Compulsory for the General stream Associate. Covers insurance accounting, financial statements, and financial management.
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IC-46 exam at a glance
| Level | Associateship, compulsory for non-life candidates |
|---|---|
| Credit points | 30 |
| Exam | 2 hours, online, multiple choice |
| Pass mark | 60% (75% for distinction) |
Across 19 chapters, every question reviewed and exam-aligned.
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1Unit 1: Financial Accounting Meaning & Scope23 questions23
Financial accounting basics: meaning, objectives, functions, limitations and the main books of accounts.
2Unit 2: Accounting Concepts, Principles & Convention25 questions25
Accounting concepts, principles and conventions under GAAP, and the elements of financial statements.
3Unit 3: Accounting Standards - Objectives & Interpretation24 questions24
Accounting standards: objectives of AS and Ind AS, Companies Act 2013 rules and IFRS comparison.
4Unit 4: Accounting Policies24 questions24
Accounting policies: their objectives, changes in policies, and policies used in non-life insurance.
5Unit 5: Accounting Process25 questions25
The accounting process: double entry bookkeeping, types of accounts, golden rules, principal and subsidiary books.
6Unit 6: Accounting Methods, Procedures & Control25 questions25
Accounting methods and procedures: journals, ledger posting, cash book, trial balance and final accounts.
7Unit 7: Depreciation Accounting24 questions24
Depreciation accounting: meaning, methods, disposal and revaluation of assets, AS 6 and Companies Act 2013.
8Unit 8: Bank Reconciliation Statement25 questions25
Bank reconciliation statement: why it matters, reasons for differences and how to prepare one.
9Unit 9: Company Accounts (Companies Act 2013)27 questions27
Company accounts under the Companies Act 2013: types of companies, books, Schedule III formats and tax.
10Unit 10: General Insurance Accounting Process & Techniques26 questions26
General insurance accounting: legal framework, key terms and techniques, co-insurance and financial reporting.
11Unit 11: Insurance Accounting Regulations27 questions27
Insurance accounting regulations: IRDAI rules on financial statements and auditor's reports, and their formats.
12Unit 12: Preparation & Presentation of Financial Statements26 questions26
Insurer financial statements: revenue accounts, profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios and solvency.
13Unit 13: Reinsurance Accounting24 questions24
Reinsurance accounting: reinsurance terms, types of arrangements, surplus and excess of loss treaties, Indian rules.
14Unit 14: IRDAI Investment Regulations 201626 questions26
IRDAI Investment Regulations 2016: manner of investment, approved investments, returns, investment management and derivatives.
15Unit 15: Investment Accounting24 questions24
Investment accounting: classification of investments, AS 13 treatment and preparing an investment account.
16Unit 16: Annual Reports (Companies Act 2013)24 questions24
Annual reports under the Companies Act 2013: contents, disclosures and insurance company disclosures.
17Unit 17: Statutory Audit in General Insurance25 questions25
Statutory audit in general insurance: auditor opinions, branch audits, audit programmes and audit reports.
18Unit 18: Internal Audit in General Insurance24 questions24
Internal audit in general insurance: scope, objectives, common queries, audit programmes and reporting systems.
19Unit 19: Goods & Services Tax (GST)25 questions25
Goods and Services Tax: GST council, GST model, reverse charge, registration and filing of returns.
Draws from all 473 questions across every chapter, so no two attempts are the same.
IC-46: frequently asked questions
What does IC-46 cover?
IC-46 covers accounting for general insurance: accounting basics and standards, depreciation, company accounts, insurance accounting regulations, financial statements, reinsurance and investment accounting, audits and GST.
Is IC-46 compulsory?
Yes, for non-life candidates. IC-46 is a compulsory Associateship paper worth 30 credit points. Life candidates take IC-26 instead.
What is the pass mark for IC-46?
60%. A score of 75% or more is a pass with distinction.
How long is the IC-46 exam?
2 hours. It is an online exam with multiple choice questions.
When will I know my result?
You see your score right after the online exam. The formal result usually follows within about a month.
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