Accounting & Commerce

Both are good and I am not being diplomatic, I mean it. Syllabus coverage of both the courses is excellent and standard of questions asked in exams are also very good. If you are looking for starting a firm then CA has more scope then CMA for now but the scope for CMA for practice is also going to increase with GST coming into action. And for various relevant job purposes both the courses are given the same weightage in most of the cases. I know many people who are holding high level positions (related to finance etc) as a proud CMA in various government companies and Multinational Corporations. I also want to add that rumour of CMA being easy is totally false. Actually it can be said it is tougher because there are 8 papers in CMA Inter but only 7 papers in CA IPCC. One more point, there are no gaps between exams in case of CMA but in case of CA, students get one day for revision before each exam. Finally I want to conclude with saying both the courses are great in their own ways, you can go for anyone of them. Hard work together with proper strategy is the key for passing and success as well.

Although, a some parts of the syllabus of the accounting courses is similar, the fact that the ACCA qualification offers more prospects both in India and abroad is still an advantage.
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK, is a global body of professional accountants and is recognized as the world's largest and influential accountants association expanding over 170 countries and training more than 370,000 students all over the world. Unlike CA or other accounting courses, ACCA qualification is in line with the current demands of employers all over the world.
Although ACCA is considered similar to CA qualification in India, ACCA provides additional knowledge of UK GAAP, Laws & IFRS, which directly puts you at advantage if you work for a MNC or an Indian firm that works for clients abroad. If you are doing an MBA with your ACCA, you stand a chance to attract more job opportunities to select from.
One more thing that sets ACCA qualification apart from CA is that you can acquire a degree at the same time as studying towards achieving the qualification. Obtaining this degree will surely put you in demand with employers throughout the world while increasing your career prospects.
ACCA qualification is recognized in countries like Australia, Canada, UK and many more. Their government considers this qualification as an eligible qualification for students to apply for jobs. ACCA students also get an option of studying from home online courses through accredited tuition providers.

1. Excessive Socializing:
As per one study done by IMAI, about 62.6% of Indian Youth spend up to 10 hours per week of time on social media. Excessive use of social media will definitely harm your health along with time and career. It is significant to manage your study along with social media to find a healthy balance. You do not have to forget that your major goal is to become a successful company secretary and not a social media manager.
2. Bunking Classes:
Bunking lectures and missing classes is surly not a good sign for your future prospectus. This will show that you are not serious about your studies displays lack of responsibility. It is being observed that student keep texting or checking Facebook even while the classes are going on. It is advised that students should not divert their attention and focus on studies.
3. Smart study and not hard study:
Even though hard work is the key to success, but it is suggested that instead of studying for long hours, study for a few hours but with complete focus and deep concentration. You should manage your time very effectively as this is a must have quality in CS students.