CA

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If you are wondering which would better suit you- career in Chartered Accountancy or a career in Cost Accountancy, then read on to find out more.
*Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most highly sought after courses in India. It is the most prestigious qualification in accounting and finance degree. Chartered Accountancy equips a student with thorough knowledge of auditing, taxation and accounting. It is important for students to register with the institute of Chartered Accountants of India to appear for the examination.
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Scope and Career Prospect: Chartered accountants are involved in a variety of roles. They are either employed by a company or are practicing chartered accountants. They are involved in:
preparing financial statements and management reports
liaising with internal and external auditors
carrying out taxation and auditing work
advising on tax and efficient tax planning
preparing the annual reports
Quality chartered accountants are always in high demand. As a fresher, you will start your career as internal auditor or as a team member in the finance department of an organisation.
*With the globalization of the economy, the demand of quality cost and management professionals is on the upswing. Cost Accountant is expected to collect, assimilate, collate and analyze financial information from all areas of the organization. A cost accounting degree equips you with the knowledge on how to manage finance competently and ensure managerial decisions are well within the available resources.
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Career Prospects: With experience and training, cost accountants can hold top management position like Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Cost Controller, Marketing Manager and Chief Internal Auditor.
Average salaries at junior level are Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per month while a senior most CWA can expect to get Rs 30000 to Rs 35,000 per month in domestic markets.
You can analyze the various opportunities available and select the right path based on your personal criteria which should include:
*The interest and aptitude towards the subject
*Interest to get a job
*The future Demand for the particular program
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Hi,
Please remember being a CA is one of the good career option, career prospects after doing chartered accountancy are exciting. Chartered accountancy can be the first step to other rewarding careers in finance, investment consultancy and fund management.
The Chartered Accountancy course is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
It is generally believed that only students of commerce should pursue CA course. However, CA being a very practical course, the students from science and arts streams can equally benefit and make a successful career.
On completion of the training, the candidates need to gain membership to the ICAI before they can start practicing as a CA.
A member wishing to practice in India or abroad needs to obtain a Certificate of Practice from the ICAI, the yearly fee of which is Rs. 400.
Once the membership is taken, the practicing member cannot work in any other business or occupation without taking permission from the council; they are only permitted to work in areas as specified in the CA regulations.
Salary)
For CA Inter: Generally candidates holding CA inter-qualification are paid somewhere between Rs 7,500 and 15,000 depending on the type of firm.
Payments can be higher for candidates possessing other qualifications such as MCom or an MBA.
For CA Final (FCA): Starting salaries range between Rs 12,000 to 30,000 depending on the type of firm and nature of the economy.
A full fledged CA can expect a salary between Rs 30,000 to 75,000 after serving a stint of more than 5 years at a top firm.
I would suggest that before opting for any course you must first decide in which field you wish to build your career and accordingly you can select the best course as per your interest and liking.
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Hi,
If you mean Chartered Accountant (CA) then please remember all students aspiring to become Chartered Accountants must register for Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Chartered Accountancy can be pursued after Class 10+2 or graduation.
On passing Class 10 examination students may register for Common Proficiency Test ,which is held in June & December every year.
A student who has passed Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination may join the Professional Competence Course (PCC).
Simultaneously, the student must register for articled training of a period of three and half years.
After 3 months of article ship student has to register and undergo 100 Hours Information Technology Training.
A student can appear in Professional Competence Examination (PCE) after successful completion of 100 Hours of Information Technology Training and also completion of 15 months of articled training three months.
This must end prior to the first day of the month in which Professional Competence Examination (PCE) is to be held i.e. after completion of 15 months of articled training as on 1st February/1st August for appearing in May/November Examination or 18 months of articled training as on 1st May/November.
Graduate & Post graduate entry:
From August 2012 graduates and Postgraduates can enroll directly for the Integrated Professional Competency Course(IPCC).
After registering for the program, aspirants undergo three years of training under a practicing chartered accountant. On the successful completion of nine months training, they can appear for the IPCC exam. They will also have to complete the 100 hours of Information Technology Training Course and 35 hours of orientation course.
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Hi,
As a Commerce student, I may suggest you to consider among the following-
1. B.COM
2. BBA/BBM
3. Bachelors in Financial Management
4. B.A Economics Hons
Besides, you may also consider-
1. Foreign language if aim for an interpreter's job in the consulates and embassies. Some of the choices in this regard are French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
2. Courses in hotel management, performing arts, travel and tourism and more.
You can analyze the various opportunities available and select the right path based on your personal criteria which should include:
*The interest and aptitude towards the subject
*Interest to get a job
*The future Demand for the particular program
You may also refer the link below:-
https://www.shiksha.com/career-options-after-12th
https://www.shiksha.com/how-to-choose-your-career-before-you-start-college-article-4128-1
Also you may post your query on-
https://ask.shiksha.com/what-after-10-2-qna-2386784
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Hi,
Yes you can go for CA after B.COM. Chartered Accountants are individuals who are employed in the fields of finance as well as business.
The opportunities for Chartered Accountants are varied:
Independent professional practice
Chartered Accountants firm
Capital market services
Business houses and industry
Consultancy firms
Large organizations and institutions
Financial Institutions
There are over 78,000 members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants,70% of whom work in public practice and the remaining are engaged in services in trade and industry.
Chartered Accountants earnings depend on the position in a company. The average income could range from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.8 lakhs per month. At senior level the sky is the limit.
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