CA

Hi,
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a certification in accounting, auditing and taxation in the US, Singapore, Australia and many other nations.
Its direct comparable in India would be Chartered Accountant (CA) designation offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Whatever the designation, the idea boils down to one fact, that it is a degree in accountancy, auditing and taxation.
It is a self study program. However, you cannot take the CPA Exam anywhere other than the respective country. EX- Indian students interested in pursuing CPA from USA are required to go to the US to appear for these exams.
So you can consider doing CA here and then look for jobs overseas. Else if you are okay to move abroad then go ahead with CPA.
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Hi,
A student who has passed Common Proficiency Test (CPT) and Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government as equivalent thereto and student who is Graduates/ Post Graduates in Commerce having secured in aggregate a minimum of 55% of the total or its equivalent by studying any three papers of 100 marks each out of Accounting, Auditing, Mercantile Laws, Corporate Laws, Economics, Management (including Financial Management), Taxation (including Direct Tax Laws and Indirect Tax Laws), Costing, Business Administration or Management Accounting or other than those falling under Commerce stream having secured in aggregate a minimum of 60% of the total marks or its equivalent grade in the examination conducted by any recognized University (including Open University) and Candidates who have passed the Intermediate level examination conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India or by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India are exempted from qualifying Common Proficiency Test (CPT) can join the Intermediate (IPC) Course.
For more details, visit-
http://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=3923
Thereafter you may go CA Articleship of 3 years followed by CA Final exam.
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Hi,
Courses that you can pick-
1. Tally, an accounting software
It is a complete business accounting software which can be managed well in small and medium sized businesses.
The scope of pursuing Tally depends on your interest and also if you have any work experience in the field of accounts. Tally can be opted by any one who has the required interest in this software.
2. Foreign Language Course- You would not just end up being an expert in the language, but explore the culture of other countries, understand many other facets through this process and fetch great salaries.
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,
MBA in finance is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
After MBA in finance you may look out for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies and financial institutions.
You may get involved in consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance.
A good experience in this field can also lead you to serve on government committees and contribute significantly to policy-making issues.
You may also end up providing consultancy services to corporate and government organizations.
Please remember the salary structure and pay scale depends upon:
1. Educational qualification of the candidate.
2. Work experience.
3. Knowledge level and calibre of the students.
Those who work as financial analysts start off with a minimum package of Rs 4 lakh an year.
Credit analysts start at Rs 5-6 lakh per annum and earn as much as Rs 20-30 lakh per annum once they reach senior level positions.
Management consultants too start at Rs 5-8 lakh and within a few years earn as much as Rs 10-15 lakh per annum.
In order top be successful in this field you need to have below mentioned skills:
- Superior analytical and logical ability.
- Skills for planning, interpreting and predicting.
- Mathematical acumen, etc.
Please note that, the final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding rankings of various B-schools in India offering MBA in finance.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-finance-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-9-2-0-0-0
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Hi,
1. You may opt for CA if you have inclination for areas such as taxation, accounting, costing or auditing etc.
Students can join a CA program after (10+2) or graduation. There is no restriction in terms of age or percentage secured.
Following is the procedure:
* Pass CPT examination
* Register/Enroll for Integrated Professional Competence Course
* Complete 9 months of Study Course.
* Complete 100 hours of Information Technology Training.
* Complete Orientation Course (35 hours spread over one week).
* Pass Group I or both Groups of Integrated Professional Competence Examination.
* Register as Articled Assistant for a period of 3 years.
* Pass Group II of IPCC if not already passed.
* Appear in Final Examination during last 6 months of 3 years of articled training.
* Pass both the Groups of Final examination.
* Get Final Examination Certificate.
* Complete remaining period of articled training, if applicable
* Complete Course on General Management and Communication Skill
* Enroll as a member of ICAI and designate as "Chartered Accountant"
For more details, visit http://icai.org
2. Career Options-
Financial Accounting
Auditing: Statutory audit, Internal audit, Compulsory tax audit, Certification and audit.
Cost Accounting
Tax Management
Payoff-
A fresh CA's average pay is Rs 6 lakh. In ICAI's March-April 2009 campus placements, the salaries offered ranged from Rs 3 lakh a year to over Rs 9 lakh. The highest salary offered for an international posting was Rs 23 lakh a year.
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