CA

CA Intermediate level is of high difficulty so it requires long hours of study. Many students study for up to 6-8 hours every day to cover the syllabus and practice sample test series. As per a poll conducted by Shiksha on how many hours to study for CA Inter, it was also noted that most of the students studied more than 5 hours per day. About 49% respondents said that they study for more than 5 hours, while 11% said they study for 4 to 5 hours per day.

You cannot cover CA Intermediate syllabus in your first attempt. You need to give at least six to 12 months to the course. The CA Inter has six papers and every paper has a number of chapters. And every topic requires time. However, if you have appeared for CA Inter exam before and it's your second or third attempt, you can cover the syllabus in less time than before, as you would be fairly familiar with the topics and difficulty level.

Yes, a pre-placement talk programme with companies is a part of this placement drive. Representatives in this programme share insights related to the interview processes and what are the expectations of this industry.

Those chartered accountants who have just qualified the CA exam in November 2024 can participate in this placement drive organized by CA Monk.

No, you cannot complete a B.Com in Accounting and Finance in one year or in a single sitting from a UGC-recognized university A typical B.Com (Accounting & Finance) course takes three years. There are some one-year degree courses through credit transfer or lateral entry for students who already possess certain qualifications but they might not be UGC-approved.

If you want to complete your CA Foundation sooner, then pursue Diploma or certificate programs in Accounting and Finance. Always check the accreditation of any single-sit degree courses, as many will not be portable to higher education or government sectors.

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. 

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.