AssociateIC-46 · ✓ Latest III editionEdition 2023Required paper

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

LevelAssociateship, compulsory for non-life candidates
Credit points30
Exam2 hours, online, multiple choice
Pass mark60% (75% for distinction)
473verified practice questions

Across 19 chapters, every question reviewed and exam-aligned.

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  1. 1Unit 1: Financial Accounting Meaning & Scope23 questions

    Financial accounting basics: meaning, objectives, functions, limitations and the main books of accounts.

  2. 2Unit 2: Accounting Concepts, Principles & Convention25 questions

    Accounting concepts, principles and conventions under GAAP, and the elements of financial statements.

  3. 3Unit 3: Accounting Standards - Objectives & Interpretation24 questions

    Accounting standards: objectives of AS and Ind AS, Companies Act 2013 rules and IFRS comparison.

  4. 4Unit 4: Accounting Policies24 questions

    Accounting policies: their objectives, changes in policies, and policies used in non-life insurance.

  5. 5Unit 5: Accounting Process25 questions

    The accounting process: double entry bookkeeping, types of accounts, golden rules, principal and subsidiary books.

  6. 6Unit 6: Accounting Methods, Procedures & Control25 questions

    Accounting methods and procedures: journals, ledger posting, cash book, trial balance and final accounts.

  7. 7Unit 7: Depreciation Accounting24 questions

    Depreciation accounting: meaning, methods, disposal and revaluation of assets, AS 6 and Companies Act 2013.

  8. 8Unit 8: Bank Reconciliation Statement25 questions

    Bank reconciliation statement: why it matters, reasons for differences and how to prepare one.

  9. 9Unit 9: Company Accounts (Companies Act 2013)27 questions

    Company accounts under the Companies Act 2013: types of companies, books, Schedule III formats and tax.

  10. 10Unit 10: General Insurance Accounting Process & Techniques26 questions

    General insurance accounting: legal framework, key terms and techniques, co-insurance and financial reporting.

  11. 11Unit 11: Insurance Accounting Regulations27 questions

    Insurance accounting regulations: IRDAI rules on financial statements and auditor's reports, and their formats.

  12. 12Unit 12: Preparation & Presentation of Financial Statements26 questions

    Insurer financial statements: revenue accounts, profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios and solvency.

  13. 13Unit 13: Reinsurance Accounting24 questions

    Reinsurance accounting: reinsurance terms, types of arrangements, surplus and excess of loss treaties, Indian rules.

  14. 14Unit 14: IRDAI Investment Regulations 201626 questions

    IRDAI Investment Regulations 2016: manner of investment, approved investments, returns, investment management and derivatives.

  15. 15Unit 15: Investment Accounting24 questions

    Investment accounting: classification of investments, AS 13 treatment and preparing an investment account.

  16. 16Unit 16: Annual Reports (Companies Act 2013)24 questions

    Annual reports under the Companies Act 2013: contents, disclosures and insurance company disclosures.

  17. 17Unit 17: Statutory Audit in General Insurance25 questions

    Statutory audit in general insurance: auditor opinions, branch audits, audit programmes and audit reports.

  18. 18Unit 18: Internal Audit in General Insurance24 questions

    Internal audit in general insurance: scope, objectives, common queries, audit programmes and reporting systems.

  19. 19Unit 19: Goods & Services Tax (GST)25 questions

    Goods and Services Tax: GST council, GST model, reverse charge, registration and filing of returns.

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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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