Updated on Jan 27, 2025 10:30 IST

Accountants are financial professionals who manage, analyze and even report financial transactions and information for individuals, businesses or even organizations. Popular jobs are Accountants, Senior Accountants, Chief Revenue Officers, Financial Analysts, etc. Salary that a graduate can earn is INR 2 Lakh to INR 12 Lakh. Popular recruiters are KPMG, Deloitte, ICICI, HDFC, Mahindra, Reliance, etc.

Accounting Jobs

Candidates can see the table below:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Accountants

INR 3.3 LPA

Senior Accountants

INR 5.3 LPA

Chief Revenue Officers

INR 75 LPA

Financial Analysts

INR 6 LPA

Tax Policy Analysts

INR 5.7 LPA

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Accounting Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

Candidates can see key sectors below:

Key Industries

Details

Finance Industries

All about financial audits, bank statement reconciliation and ensuring accurate financial records.

Insurance

Assistant Manager, Associate, Executive, Sr. Executive, etc are the accountant’s position in this industry that shoulders a lot of responsibilities.

Banking Sector

Bank accountants are responsible for overseeing daily transactions to balance books at the end of the day. 

Corporate Sector

Accountants in this sector mainly specialise in business and are responsible for preparing financial documents, monthly budgets, managing cash flow, expenditure, etc.

E Commerce

It includes gathering, organising, evaluating, and reporting a business’s financial data. 

Courses after Accounting

Candidates can see the table below:

Courses

Duration

CA

5 years

CS

3-5 years

CPA

12-18 months

CFA

2 years

CMA

3 years

MBA in Finance

2 years

Diploma in Taxation

1 year

Accounting Top Recruiters

Candidates can see the table below:

Top Accounting Recruiters

PricewaterhouseCoopers

KPMG

Deloitte

ERNST & Young

Grant Thorton

Maxim Liberty

Capactix Business Solutions

Shoolin Consultancy

Best Accounting Colleges for Placements

Candidates can see the table below:

Accounting Colleges

Median Salary

IIM Calcutta

33.6 LPA

IIM Lucknow

30 LPA

Management Development Institute

26.7 LPA

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur 

18.08 LPA

GIM

14.7 LPA

KSG College of Arts and Science

14.02 LPA

Avanthi Degree and PG College

10 LPA

Seth Anandram Jaipuria College

9.22 LPA

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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  • Popular Accounting Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Accounting Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Accounting Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Accounting UG Courses
  • Popular Accounting PG Courses
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Popular Accounting Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Accounting Colleges in India. Learn more about these Accounting colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
2.5 L - 9 L
7.78 LPA

#39 India Today

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54 K - 10.29 L
4.8 - 5.16 LPA

#11 Outlook

75.02 K - 1.67 L
6.5 - 6.66 LPA

#6 India Today

3.9
3 LPA

#6 The Week

6.58 L
4.5

#10 The Week

Popular Private Accounting Colleges in India

4.3
4.0

#92 Outlook

4 Courses
1 L - 8 L
3.9

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7.25 LPA

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3.45 L - 3.6 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Accounting. Students interested in pursuing a career on Accounting, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

17 Apr ' 26

Last date to apply for May Attempt

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

Feb '26 - Apr '26

SNUCEE 2026 Registration Phase 1

TENTATIVE

Apr '26

CA inter May 2026 admit card

TENTATIVE

5 May ' 26 - 15 May ' 26

CA inter May 2026 exam

Apr '26

CA Foundation May 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

14 May ' 26 - 20 May ' 26

CA Foundation May 2026 exam

Popular Accounting Specializations

Following are the most popular Accounting Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Accounting UG Courses

Following are the most popular Accounting UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Accounting PG Courses

Following are the most popular Accounting PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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GD Goenka University BCom curriculum gives a strong foundation in finance and accounting. These subjects are taught with a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the real world. Students learn how to manage financial records and navigate complex tax laws. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The scope is impressive. People who qualify for this exam enjoy good pay, reputation, growth opportunities and job security in India and abroad. As accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial management are crucial skills demanded by every entity. Note that Chartered Accountants of India is equiva

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Release date for CMA Inter result for June 2026 exam is August 05, 2026. Candidates who will appear for CMA Inter exam between June 11 and June 18, will be able to check their scores.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, ICMAI has announced release date for CMA Final exam to be conducted between June 11 and June 18 on its official website. As per the notice, the result will be announced the latest by August 05, 2026.

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

According to official notice released by ICMAI, the CMA Foundation result for June 2026 exam will be released the latest by July 09, 2026.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

CMA exam is conducted twice a year - June and December. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India allows candidates to appear for the exam twice in a year, provided they fill and submit the exam form before last date for both sessions.

 

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

ICMAI will administer CMA Final exam June 2026 between June 11 and June 18, 2026. The mode of examination will be offline centre based.

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The CMA Intermediate exam for June 2026 session will be conducted between June 11 and June 18, 2026. The exam is scheduled on each day. Check Shiksha page to get paper-wise schedule.

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The CMA June 2026 exam for Foundation course will be conducted for all four papers on June 14, 2026 (Sunday). According to official notice, ICMAI will conduct this exam through offline OMR centre based.

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, ICMAI has released exam dates for CMA June exam 2026. The CMA June 2026 Inter and Final exams will be conducted between June 11 and June 18, 2026. CMA June 2026 Foundation exam will be held on June 14.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Check below to find CA Foundation May 2026 exam timings for centres at different locations:

PaperDomestic
Centres (IST)
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and
Muscat (UAE Local
Time)
Doha (Qatar Local
Time) Bahrain, Kuwait
& Riyadh
Kathmandu (Nepal
Local Time)
Thimpu (Bhutan
Local Time)
Paper 12.00 PM to 5.00 PM12.30 PM to 3.30 PM11.30 AM to 2.30 PM2.15 PM to 5.15 PM2.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Paper 22.00 PM to 5.00 PM12.30 PM to 3.30 PM11.30 AM to 2.30 PM2.15 PM to 5.15 PM2.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Paper 32.00 PM to 4.00 PM12.30 PM to 2.30 PM11.30 AM to 1.30 PM2.15 PM to 4.15 PM2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
Paper 42.00 PM to 4.00 PM12.30 PM to 2.30 PM11.30 AM to 1.30 PM2.15 PM to 4.15 PM2.30 PM to 4.30 PM

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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates will get up to 15 minutes of late entry to CA Foundation Paper 1, 2, 3, and 4. However, students are advised to reach the exam centre early to avoid getting late.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, ICAI will not send physical admit card to any candidate for CA Foundation exam. Eligible candidates will have to download and take a print out of their admit card on their own.

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates applying to appear for CA Foundation exam at Indian centres will have to pay INR 1500 as registration fee. The late fee to be paid for Indian centres is INR 600.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

There are four papers in CA Foundation exam. According to exam pattern, Paper 1 & 2 have subjective type questions, and Paper 3 & 4 have objective type questions. ICAI will only give 15 minutes advance reading time for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will conduct upcoming session of CA Foundation exam in May 2026. The exam dates have been released. The ICAI CA Foundation May 2026 exam will be conducted on 14th, 16th, 18th & 20th May 2026.

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

ICAI released CA Foundation Jan 2026 pass percentage on March 08, 2026. Check below for pass percentage:

CA Foundation Group

Candidates appeared

Candidates passed

Pass percentage

Number of Exam Centres

Male572381152320.13%566
Female52456957618.26%
Total1096942109919.23%

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Check below to know exam duration for all papers of CA Foundation exam:

  • Paper 1 & 2 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Paper 3 & 4 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

There are two types of questions asked in CA Foundation exam. Paper 1 and Paper 2 have subjective type questions. Paper 3 and Paper 4 have objective type questions.

There is negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer in Paper 3 and Paper 4 only.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

To clear CA Foundation exam, a candidate must score at least 40% in each of the four papers and overall 50% in aggregate in all papers. If a candidate fails to do so, he/she will have to retake the exam.

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, there is no sectional time limit in CA Foundation exam. Candidates have to complete their Paper 1 and Paper 2 in 3 hours and answer questions of Paper 3 and Paper 4 in two hours.

Note: There is no break between two papers.

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

If we compare CA Foundation with the other two levels of CA course, the difficulty level of CA Foundation papers is easy to moderate. But, as this is the first level of CA course, students might find the paper tough to crack.

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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

There are four papers in CA Foundation exam according to new scheme. Check below for their names:

  • CA Foundation Paper 1: Accounting
  • CA Foundation Paper 2: Business Laws
  • CA Foundation Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude subjects
  • CA Foundation Paper 4: Business Economics subjects

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, there is no paper-wise exemption in CA Foundation exam. Candidates must appear and clear all four papers in the same attempt. In case a candidate fails any of the paper/s, he or she must retake all papers again to pass this level.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, accounting's necessary is essential, because it helps you to understand the basic terminologies. So, my advice would be to know the basic knowledge of accounting to join any further institution or any course!

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Arav Sangya

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

ICMAI conducts CMA exam twice a year in June and December term. If ICMAI decides to conduct CMA exam thrice it will be notified on the official website.

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The difficulty level of ICAI CA exams is as follows:

CA Level

Difficulty Level

CA Foundation

Tough

CA Intermediate

Tough

CA Final

the toughest

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

As per exam schedule released by ICSI, the CS Executive exam for June 2026 session will be conducted on following dates:

Executive Examination

Dates

Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group-1)

01-Jun-2026

Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group-2)

02-Jun-2026

Company Law and Practice (Group-1)

03-Jun-2026

Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group-2

04-Jun-2026

Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group-1)

05-Jun-2026

Tax Laws and Practice (Group-2)

06-Jun-2026

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group-1)

07-Jun-2026

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

ICSI released CS Dec 2026 application form for CS Executive and CS Professional on February 01, 2026 at icsi.edu. Candidates who will apply for the exam before May 31, will be eligible to sit in the exam room.

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

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