Accounting & Commerce

Dear Sanskriti,

Admission to the B.Com course at Andhra University generally comes through merit, keeping in view your performance in 12th standard. You have to apply either through the official website of the university or pay a visit to the campus for the admission procedure. There will be some seats available also through Andhra Pradesh EAMCET counseling. The fee pattern is different depending upon the specialisation and category (regular or self-financed). You would do well to visit Andhra University's website or call their admission office to get the current information on fee and eligibility conditions. I

There are three main subjects in B.Com Hons in DU and these are Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies.

Yes, you can pursue a Hotel Management course after finishing BCom, Infact it will be a benificial point for you because having commerce foundation will enhance your career in Hotel Management due to the understanding of accounts and taxation of the business. 

Also, HM is considered as a stream-neutral course, which means students from any stream can enroll in this course. 

CA is a better option for those who wants to work in India in accounts departments of various organisations, while CPA suits those who wants to work internationally especially US. 

CPA is globally recogniosed professional certificate which can open doors for various avenues, plus it also provides an advanced knowledge of areas such as taxation, audit, and financial planning. Many employers, especially in multinational corporations and accounting firms, prefer or require CPA certification for certain roles.  

These are the accountants who practice in English-speaking countries. CPAs have certified skills in auditing, taxation, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis. They need to complete 40 hours long continuing professional education (CPE) every year based on the state board requirements.

CPAs work in various settings such as public accounting firms, government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organisations. They also offer services like auditing financial statements, financial consulting, tax planning and preparation, and business valuation. 

CA is a professional degree certification, while Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a role. CEO is basically a designation for a company of 5 employees or 5 Lacs employees. It is different to compare CA profession with CEO.

If we talk about the entry level jobs in both the field then, CAs earn slightly more than MBAs in finance, with an average starting salary of INR 8.05 LPA compared to INR 7.64 LPA for an MBA in finance. However, as the experience increases then both the professionals can fetch salary between INR 10 LPA to INR 15 LPA.