Free CA PRC Preparation 2026
Free CA PRC preparation with solved past papers and unlimited chapter-wise MCQs, every answer explained. No fee and no account needed to start. CA Pre-Requisite Competencies (PRC) is conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
Level 1 of the ICAP chartered accountancy qualification: five computer-based objective papers, Business Writing and Comprehension Skills, Quantitative Methods, Principles of Economics, Introduction to Accounting and Introduction to Business, each sat and passed on its own at ICAP examination centres.
CA PRC MCQs with answers and explanations
Free CA PRC MCQs for every subject on the paper: Business Writing and Comprehension, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Accounting and Introduction to Business. Each question is chapter-wise, taken from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan syllabus, and carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct, so a wrong attempt teaches you the fact you were missing instead of just marking you down. Unlimited attempts, no fee and no account needed. Pick the subject you are weakest in and start there.
Sample CA PRC MCQs by subject
A few questions from across each subject on the CA PRC paper. Open one for the correct answer and its explanation.
CA PRC Business Writing and Comprehension sample MCQs
- Read the passage and answer the question: "The article praises the use of digital records in public offices…
- What does unity mean in a précis or summary?
- Which opening is most suitable for a formal letter replying to a customer's request for information?
- Which detail best supports version control in a meeting document?
- Choose the correct completion: If the supplier had delivered the materials on time, the company _____ the…
- Which sentence correctly uses “credible” and “credulous”?
CA PRC Quantitative Methods sample MCQs
- If a matrix A has order 3 × 2, what is the order of its transpose Aᵀ?
- In a linear programming problem, what does the objective function represent?
- The midpoint of a class interval from 20 to 30 is called its:
- A major limitation of a fixed-base index is that it may:
- If X follows a binomial distribution with n = 10 and p = 0.4, what is Var(X)?
- What is the value of (2^3 × 2^5) ÷ 2^4?
CA PRC Economics sample MCQs
CA PRC Accounting sample MCQs
- A machine with a carrying amount of Rs. 100,000 is depreciated using the reducing-balance method at 20% per…
- Specific identification is most appropriate for inventory consisting of:
- A sole trader has trade receivables of Rs. 100,000 and estimates an allowance for doubtful debts of 5%.
- The owner’s personal electricity bill of Rs. 9,000 is paid from business cash.
- When cash is deposited into the business bank account from the cash in hand, what type of entry is made in…
- The cash book shows a bank overdraft of Rs. 18,000. Unpresented cheques are Rs.
CA PRC Introduction to Business sample MCQs
- In marketing, a customer need is best described as:
- Collective bargaining is the process in which:
- Horizontal communication primarily takes place between:
- What does limited liability generally mean for a shareholder?
- Which principle allows each partner to act as an agent of the partnership in conducting its business?
- When an organisation groups its activities around the different types of buyers it serves, it uses:
CA PRC paper at a glance
CA Pre-Requisite Competencies (PRC) is 100 MCQs in 90 minutes, with no negative marking, so never leave a question unanswered.
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90
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No
Negative marking
CA PRC subject weightage
How many MCQs each subject contributes to the CA PRC paper, and how many free MCQs we hold for it. Study in this order: the heaviest subject is where a weak topic costs you the most marks.
| Subject | MCQs on paper | Share | Free MCQs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA PRC Business Writing and Comprehension MCQs | 20 | 20% | 239 |
| CA PRC Quantitative Methods MCQs | 20 | 20% | 360 |
| CA PRC Economics MCQs | 20 | 20% | 4,037 |
| CA PRC Accounting MCQs | 20 | 20% | 1,971 |
| CA PRC Introduction to Business MCQs | 20 | 20% | 298 |
Full CA PRC paper pattern 2026: the marking scheme, the time each subject is worth, and the subject weightage charted.
CA PRC guides: the questions candidates ask in sentences
Format, scoring, what each stage requires and how to prepare, written to be read rather than practised.
How does Chartered Accountancy in Pakistan work, from PRC to membership?
The ICAP chartered accountancy route from entry to membership: the levels (PRC, CAF, CFAP and MSA), how each is examined, the training contract with a firm or in industry, exemptions for graduates and other qualifications, the realistic timeline, what it costs in broad terms, and what CA leads to in Pakistan and abroad.
What are the CA entry requirements, and who has to sit the QAT?
ICAP's entry requirements for chartered accountancy: the intermediate and A Level marks for direct entry to PRC, the band that requires the Qualifying Assessment Test, what the QAT tests and how to prepare for it, the graduate route, and how to register with ICAP and a tutor.
What are the five CA PRC papers, and what does each examine?
The ICAP Pre-Requisite Competencies level paper by paper: Business Writing and Comprehension Skills, Quantitative Methods, Principles of Economics, Introduction to Accounting and Introduction to Business. The chapters each covers, the computer-based objective format, the pass mark, how sessions work, and which papers students fail.
How do you pass the CA PRC papers, especially Quantitative Methods and Accounting?
A method for each PRC paper built on how objective computer-based papers are actually failed: working questions rather than reading, formula sheets for Quantitative Methods, adjustment drills for Introduction to Accounting, term lists for Economics and Business, grammar rules for Business Writing, and how to handle the on-screen paper on the day.
CA, ACCA or CMA: which accountancy qualification should you choose in Pakistan?
The three accountancy qualifications Pakistani students choose between, compared on what each is, the examining body, difficulty and pass rates, duration, cost in broad terms, training requirements, recognition in Pakistan and abroad, exemptions between them, and which suits which student.
How do you plan the CA PRC papers across sessions?
A plan for clearing all five PRC papers in two or three sessions: which papers to pair, the order that puts the hardest paper first with the most time, a week-by-week schedule for a two-paper session built on timed question practice, what to do alongside intermediate or a job, and how to recover a failed paper without losing the session.
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CA PRC preparation: frequently asked questions
What is the CA PRC paper pattern?
CA PRC is 100 MCQs in 90 minutes, about 54 seconds a question. There is no negative marking. The marks are split across 5 subjects, led by Business Writing and Comprehension at 20 MCQs.
Which subjects are in the CA PRC paper?
Business Writing and Comprehension (20 MCQs), Quantitative Methods (20 MCQs), Economics (20 MCQs), Accounting (20 MCQs) and Introduction to Business (20 MCQs), 100 in total. Start with Business Writing and Comprehension: a weak chapter there costs more marks than a weak chapter anywhere else on the CA PRC paper.
Is CA PRC preparation on TestUstad really free?
Yes. All 6,905 CA PRC MCQs here, across Business Writing and Comprehension, Quantitative Methods and Economics and the rest of the paper, can be practised at no cost with the answer and explanation shown. Paid CA PRC access only adds full-length CA PRC mocks on the 100-MCQ pattern and a saved record of your scores.
How many free CA PRC MCQs are there?
6,905 across the CA PRC syllabus: 239 Business Writing and Comprehension MCQs, 360 Quantitative Methods MCQs, 4,037 Economics MCQs, 1,971 Accounting MCQs and 298 Introduction to Business MCQs. Each one carries the correct answer and a written explanation, and attempts are unlimited.
How should I prepare for CA PRC?
The CA PRC syllabus here runs to 43 chapters across 5 subjects. Work through them in weightage order, Business Writing and Comprehension (20), Quantitative Methods (20) and Economics (20) first, and stay on each chapter until you score above 80 percent. CA PRC has no negative marking, so practise answering every question, including the ones you have to guess. In the final weeks, sit timed mixed tests at the real pace of about 54 seconds a question.
Does TestUstad have CA PRC past papers?
Not as solved papers yet. Until one is added, the 6,905 CA PRC MCQs here cover the same Business Writing and Comprehension, Quantitative Methods and Economics syllabus, and any CA PRC paper that is added appears on the CA PRC past papers page with every answer explained.
Who conducts the CA PRC exam?
CA Pre-Requisite Competencies (PRC) is conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. Dates, eligibility and the fee change every cycle, so confirm them on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan advertisement before you apply.
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