Accounting & Commerce

Hi,
It is great that you want to study more. Kindly, specify your qualification so that I can help you with good options else MBA is a great option.

I would suggest you to first identify your area of interest. This is because there are many courses you can opt for depending upon your interest. For instance, if you have interest in cost accounting, then you can go for CMA, if corporate law interests you, you may opt for company secretary course. Furthermore, you can also have a look at executive MBA since you have more than 5 years of experience. In my opinion, career choice should not solely depend upon income prospects. Moving into a career that interests you will give you much more satisfaction.

MBA entrance exam is in itself a demanding preparation. In my opinion, it would be better to give your best shot to clear the entrance rather than going for CA article ship. This is because if your exam gets cleared and you are able to seek admission in one of the IIMs, then sky is the limit as far as your career is concerned. Thus, focus on one course at a time. You will definitely succeed.

Hi Punit,
You have to take commerce stream in class 11th and then you can appear for CPT after class 12th.

Hi Mahendra,
If CA is your goal then you have to appear for IPCC. Otherwise you can opt for any other course of your choice.

Hi Achinta, CA has 3 stages:
1. CPT
2. IPCC
3. FINAL
For more details, check out the below-mentioned link:
http://www.icai.org/new_post.html?post_id=5720&c_id=314

CA has 3 stages
1. CPT - You have 4 papers
Fundamentals of Accounting
Mercantile Law
General Economics
Quantitative Aptitude
2. IPCC
Accounting
Business Laws, Ethics and Communication
Cost Accounting and Financial Management
Taxation
Advanced Accounting
Auditing and Assurance
Information Technology and Strategic Management
3. FINAL
Financial Reporting
Strategic Financial Management
Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics
Corporate and Allied Laws
Advanced Management Accounting
Information Systems Control and Audit
Direct Tax Laws
Indirect Tax Laws

Hi Achinta,
It is not necessary but having a degree in hand gives an upper hand to us especially in this competitive world.

Hi Anoop,
Ofcourse you can pursue CA. While doing CA you can pursue B.Com along with it through correspondence. ICAI do provide such an option to CA students.