CA

The starting salary for a Chartered Accountant (CA) abroad generally ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 75,000 per year (approx. INR 38 L to INR 63 L).

There are two ways for Indian students and professionals to be able to practice as a CA abroad - one by leveraging the mutual agreements that India has with other countries - it renders to reduced number of mandatory exams that need to be taken by Indian students. The second one is to go through the education and training route which involves taking all the exams involved in the process without getting any discounts via India's mutual agreements with countries abroad. 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada and Australia are widely considered the best options for doing a CA abroad.

Yes, many top colleges here offer BCom with integrated CA, CS, or CMA support. Christ University is particularly known for this combination. It's a smart move if you're serious about clearing CA early while still doing your degree.

To become a Chartered Accountant (full form of CA) after class 12th, you need to first register yourself for the CA foundational course through Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Then, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and clear the foundational and intermediate exam. You also need to do a mandatory articleship for 2 years before sitting for the final exam. Pass the CA final exam and apply for ICAI membership.

If you have a UG degree then you don't need to sit for CA Foundation. Having a UG degree gives you an instant pass to sit for CA Intermediate level. 

Yes, almost all the best commerce colleges in Kolkata provide excellent support to the CA/CS/CMA candidates, along with regular BCom course. This is why many students dream of joining a bright stream in Kolkata for the certification with the course.

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce builds its BCom curriculum to support students aiming for professional accounting careers. The regular subjects cover advanced accounting and corporate laws deeply. The college also offers special integrated tracks like ACCA and CMA. This smart option lets you prepare for global accounting certifications during your regular degree hours. 

Before you register, make sure you meet these basic requirements. Students who have passed Class 10 from a recognised board can enroll in the CA Foundation course. After passing Class 12, students become eligible to sit for the CA Foundation exam, provided they complete four months of mandatory study after ICAI registration. Commerce graduates or postgraduates with at least 55% marks can directly enter CA Intermediate without clearing the Foundation level. Non-commerce graduates need a minimum of 60% marks for direct entry into the Intermediate level.