Chartered Accountant
Introduction
The CA (Chartered Accountant) is one of the respectful and challenging career fields. CA is a good option for higher education in India.
Chartered Accountancy was established in 1854 in Britain. It is the core activity of the business. In India, the CA course is conducted by the ICAI (Indian Chartered Accountants Institute).
A chartered accountant is the member of ICAI. The membership can be continued through the prescribed fees or yearly payment.
“A chartered accountant deals with the financial management and carries out the financial audits”.
A chartered accountant works as a private advisor or in the accounts department in an organization. Chartered Accountant plays an important role in case of disputes, bankruptcy, etc.
After the completion of this course you can go for the works as auditing, cost accounting, tax management, management accounting, consultancy and financial works in an industry.
The CA as the member of ICAI can use the prefix “CA” after his or her name.
Courses & Duration
It takes the 5 years to complete the CA course. By the year 2006, the ICAI has launched the three level of this course.
- CPT (Common Proficiency Test)
- IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course)
- FC (Final Course)
The CPT is the entry-level foundation course involves the quantitative aptitude test, general economics, mercantile laws and accounting.
The IPCC has two groups. It covers the working knowledge of the core subjects. It is specially designed to improve the knowledge of accounting standards.
The CA final course covers the advanced knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, strategic financial management, professional ethics, information systems control and advanced auditing.
The students who had cleared their plus two examination can go for the foundation level test conducted by the ICAI. After passing the group 1st, the students have to undergo the on-job training period of 3 years called “articleship” with an audit or accounts firm.
After completion of the articleship, the student can appear the final course. The GMCS (General Management and Communication Skill Course) is the 15 days mandatory training course introduced in 2003.
Chartered Accountancy subjects, mostly deal with studies such as budget planning, market research, planning of policies, management of working capital of an organization, etc.
Skills Required:
- Numerical Ability
- Logical & Methodical Approach
- Good understanding of the socio-economic environment in which organizations operate
- Necessary skills in applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations
- Good Verbal & written expression
- Ability to deal with different types of people
Eligibility & Admission
The students with the commerce or science or arts background can get the admission in CA course. Students should have the knowledge of the computer as well as all the account work done with the help of a computer.
After the completion of 12th standard, students can take the admission in the CA programme through the CPT (Common Proficiency Test).
Interested students can register for the test after passing their 10th examination, though they are supposed to appear for the test after 12th.
Students, those pass their graduation with commerce stream, they are required to pass their 12th exam with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
Non-commerce graduate can also apply for the CPT, if they clear their 10+2 examination with at least 55% marks excluding mathematics & 60% marks including mathematics.
If he/she becomes passing in CPT, he/she would be enrolled as the member of ICAI.
Career & Jobs
The career as a Chartered Accountant is an interesting career option for the commerce background students.
It plays an important role in the day to day economic life.
It is one of the best job oriented courses in India and abroad. After the completion of the course, the candidates need to get the membership and certification by the ICAI. The membership is the subject of annual renew by submitting the 400 Rs as the annual fees.
The CA professional cannot work in any other field ones they get the certification by the ICAI. They will have to take the permission from ICAI before doing so.
Since last 4-5 year, the demand of young CA has been increasing. Only India looks for the 7500 to 10000 fresh CAs every year.
All industries and organization require the CA for its accounting department. The job prospect of this field is very much brighter.
As a CA, you can work in government or public service undertakings as well as the private sector companies.
You also have an option to either be employed with a firm as an employee or you can choose to open your own private practice.
A chartered accountant can also work in various areas of banking, tax management, auditing, financial accounting, cost accounting & consultancy.
You can work as a finance advisors, managers or directors of finance & also as financial controllers of the particular companies.
They can deal with the matters such as taxation, investigation, audit & consulting with the company.
The top recruiters of the chartered accountant are as the following:
- Banks
- Auditing Firms
- Finance Companies
- Mutual Funds
- Portfolio Management Companies
- Investment Houses
- Stock Broking Firms
- Legal firms
- Legal house
- Patent Firms
- Attorneys
- Trade Mark
- Copyright Registers
Responsibilities of Chartered Accountant
- Operating Accounts
- Managing Tax
- Budgeting and Budgetary Control
- Dealing with Wages & Salaries
- Carrying out Internal Audits
- Forecasting
- Monitoring Expenditure
- Paying Accounts & Sending out Invoices
Salary
“Chartered Accountant job is one of the highest paying Jobs in India.”
The average Salary of the CA profile is around Rs. 3-6 lakh per annum for fresher, depends the employment firms. It is one of the high paying job. A chartered accountant commands the respect in the society and organization.
The starting salaries are not much handsome but after the completion of course and having five-year experience, the candidate can get the Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.
Books & Study Material
- The Honest Accountant by Peter Milwain
- Fundamentals of Accounting for CA – CPT by P.C. Tulsian and Bharat Tulsian
- Auditing & Assurance by Surbhi Bansal
- Law Ethics and Communication by CA Munish Bhandari
- Cost Accounting and Financial Management by C.A.K Hariharan
- Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics by CA Surbhi Bansal
If you have any other query about Chartered Accountant, you can ask your query below.
Hello sir
Can u plzz suggest me which is better- to be registered after 10th or after 12th for cpt exam
Hello sir! Im Ramya
Doing my 12th commerce stream what is the best course for future.what i do ca,cs,cfa im really confused .finanical position of my family is not gud.plz tell me sir fees sturcture of ca,cs,cfa.im waiting for ur great reply sir plz help me.
The fees structure of books, tutions is generally up to 50000.
In ca how many years we have to study
Sir, iam now studying in 12th commerce but i dont understand that which field i choose…after 12th.
sir plz tll m wht i m doing after 12th commerce
bt i m poor in maths
hi sir i m simran i wnt to knw tht thng if i gt 74% then i do ca or not plz tll m sir i m so confused about my future plz hlp m
Sir what is the scope in future for ca.
Sir how many year to study for ca.it scope in future wht are the job do after finishing ca.
Giving wonderful reply thank u sir.im waiting for ur answer for this question.
Can i do ca with regullar bcom
Sir,I am poor in math can I prepare for CA.please suggest me.
yes you can prepare but you have to work very hard…
Sir plz tel me wht are the skills i develop for ca.im a shy person thats why im asking sir
Thank u for give me reply sir.
apart from the depth study you must have computer skill, English proficiency and accounting skills. Shyness does not matter.
sir..i m fully confused what i m dooing after +2 commerce…. some time i thought about c a …so what shall i do for become a better c a
Thank u for ur great reply sir!and onemore question sir.tell me sir wht is the fees sturcture for ca in the reputed college.
Waiting for ur wonderful reply
t is around 50 – 60 thousand.
Hello sir . I am 12 passed in arts stream with 63% marks
Can i become a CA?
And how much fee structure for doind CA
PLS RPLY
Hello Sir,
Myself Pal,from Assam.I have completed my Hslc with 64℅ & want to be a CA. Should I do the same or not? Plz suggest. Also wnt to knw abt the questions pattern for the cpt.I wish u’ll help me…..
yes you can prepare for CA, you need to work hard to crack the exam.
Hi sir I m studying in class 11 and I wnt to do ca so plzz kindly suggest me how to prepare for ca from now only
Once you complete your 12th, you can start your preparation. You can purchase any good book from the market and start preparing for CPT.
Sir what i do after 12,thats by m become a suceesful person
Go with the best courses according to your interest and your stream.
Sir
What is mean by hard work? is it very difficult to pass final examination of CA? What type of mathematics is the base of CA?
I m in 12 .. And want a high salary job
…..but I m not good in mathematics … If I would go for CA what i should learn??? …
Sir
What is mean by hard work. Is it very difficult to pass final examination. What type of mathematics is the base of CA
Sir I want to become C.A so please tell me which subject i choose in 11th?
commerce with math.
sir iam very confused in 11 i choose maths i do CA from maths which feild is best plz sir hhelp me
Hello sir! Im Ramya
Doing my 12th commerce stream what is the best course for future.what i do ca,cs,cfa im really confused .finanical position of my family is not gud.plz tell me sir fees sturcture of ca,cs,cfa.im waiting for ur great reply sir plz help me.
CA is good, you can prepare it from your home and purchase some good books from the market.
sir I finish 12th on biogroup.I wish to study CA.most of them says its tough to carry on after studying bio group
Sir im in matric and i want to do CA in future, which subjects should i choose in fsc?
Commerce with Maths.
Sir i had not taken maths as my optional subject. how much it would affect for becoming a CA?
you have to work hard in Maths.
Sir i had not taken maths as my optional subject. And i dont have interest in maths.how much it would affect for becoming a CA?
you have to work harder in Maths.
Sir I am a student of class 11 comerce with maths and economics. How can i start preparing for CA this time.
Hello Sir,my question is….
Will the base of 11 and 12 class from commerce decreases the toughness of CA course……? The rules and formats we learn in 11 & 12 helps us in CA course.
PLEASE REPLY SIR……I’M CURIOUS AND WAITING FOR YOUR ANSWER……
yes, absolutely.
sir….agar Maine 11 main commerce liya hai…no maths becoz maths weak hai. sir toh main 11 and 12 main commerce par ne baad kya karu.
…plz guide me.
Sir i m vry much interestd in c.a …..i m gud in maths and accounts….but i m vry much confused….because my elders are asking me to do eco honours….i dont know what to do now…plz suggest….
Sir i m vry much interestd in c.a …..i m gud in maths and accounts….but i m vry much confused….because my elders are asking me to do eco honours….i dont know what to do now…plz suggest
IF you are interested then go for CA and of course it has more bright career opportunity.
Hello sir after12th first I want to do any bachelor degree are I can go directly for CA that it can use full doing any bachelor degree of accounting
you can do CA right after the 12th.
sir as u said before dat fo doin CA computr knwledge is necessry bt…i had choosen physical educatn in mah additnal subject with commrce.. n nw i have passd 12 th
so wot should i do for learng computr ..i mean is dere any course for learng computr..??
there are so many short term courses provided by the institute at the corner of your street. it is not to having a best diploma course but you just need to go through with the computer operating.
hello sir ,i have appeared for 12th boards this year ..all of my exams were good bt my accounts exam went a liitle bit bad ..i mean i couldn’t manage the time and approx 15 marks were left untouched …i m worried abt that ..n i knw that it will take down my overall percentage down …another thng is that i m totally confused abt my carrer ahead …i m nt able to decide what shld i do in future..i have heard abt “actuaries”..Is it a better carrer option than C.A ??
not better bu the similar and a new field and of course it will give a good break due to a new generation career.
sir, i have appeared for my high school exam this year… i am interested in science stream cause i m fond of bio. but due to my low percentage in my pre- boards i have been referred to commerce with maths….. i m really worried… i want to pursue my higher studies in medical stream….. but i m bound to take commerce…. plzzzzzzzz help me.. i m really confused what to do next….. plz reply soon
Conveyance your school for that and make them sure that you will get the good marks in final.
Is paper of CPT getting change in subjective format from objective after DECEMBER exam
This pepper is very easy
Sir I m in 11 standard with commerce side
I want do C.A after my 12th bt as u now for doing C.A we have to aware from the computer I know how to operate it but I m not so good in it.. what should I do?? Should I do some computer course????
you must get the crash course in computer operation.
what is the advantages of commerece with maths
Going only for CA really …….One who want to do CA can go for other option parallely like b.com,mba other commerce field.
i am a student of physics,chemistry,maths,biology.i am interested in maths and English.Can i do ca. please answer
Yes you can.
Sir, what will be best option to do after h.s either to go for C.A or to do C.A after B.com??
you can do the CA and B.Com parallel.
Sir,
I give 12th exam I want to do CA
What I do for that pless guide me
hiiii… sir mai without phy,chemistry k commerce with math le skta hun……………….. Plz give the ans…….. Sir……….
Yes you can.
Sur, i want to become a CA and do bms and bcom should i opt for maths for doing so
yes, Maths is needed in CA, so you must be having good command in that, also you can pursue BMS and B.com
Sir now I m in 12 & I wanted to clear June 2016 cpt exam can u suggest me what type of changing in syllabus total subjective or objective add English or not
. please reply
. thanks
Sir maine Abhi apne +2 ke exarm diye hai or mein apni further education ke liye Canada ja je padna chata hon ton mujhe pls batiye ki m agge kon sa Course loo aur kis me mujhe achi sallery bi millege agge ja ke meine commerce ki hai Bina maths ke plss replay kar di jiye
Sir maine isi 12th commerce se kia. hain toh mai direct CA main admission le sakta ho
or CA or Bcom sath main kar.sakta.hu ?
Yes.
Sir,
My board exams are going on n will end with accountancy on April-6..
I m interested in B.com in a reputed college/university and also very keen for CA..
I came to know that CA can be done with Bcom.. But do very good reputed college/university will allow to do CA with Bcom.. Is there any other courses too !!
I think Doing only Bcom for 3years will b a bad decision..
My CBSE maths exam was very bad..
Expecting 85+ % in 12th..
Waiting for ur reply
With regards
Thank u
Sir , Plz reply to my query !!
No there will not any issue in if if you go with both. and you must do the CA with B.Com.
i hve jst apeared my hs exm n m intersted in the subjects maths and acounts the most. What course shall i chose?
You can choose from the courses like CA, CS, BMS etc.
Hi sir I m in 11th and After +2…. I prepared for CA but my maths is so week
then you will face problem.
hello..myself Firdos Aslam
I have gone through 12th comm exam with IT , MATHS…
I want to do BMS,
but I don’t have an opportunity to go out to study further..
will it be useful for me..?
n after BMS what is better MBA or MMS?
reply all of the above ques
If there opportunity to do the CA in your home town then it will be best for you as per your your academic subjects.
hello !
i just want to know that is it compulsory to take B.COM for graduation
can i do BAF OR any other courses while doing CA ??
you can do any course.
Hello sir i am student of 11 commerce with no math bt with computer . what will be the better option for me in future CA or CS i want a settled life in future and per month salary of 40000 thousand
Sir i m giving my boards ths year, i m commerce without maths student, had maths in 11th bt got 60% only, so dropped it. Is there enough scope for me in CA, my fathr eagrly wants me to become CA, nd i wanna do it. Also, can i do regular b. Com frm DU with CA.!! A WAITING REPLY!!
You can do CA course with regular B.Com.
kya main 11th science k baad C A kar sakta hun? pls mujhe guidence kare .
after 12th with math.
Ca cs cfa icwa which one is best course
all are best.
which should i choose??
ca or bba?? plz help sir im so confused….
Choose that course in which you are interested, CA is a better option but will require hard work and practice to crack the course.
Good afternoon sir, I’am studying b.com(comp)first year. I want to continue ‘CA’ along with ‘Degree’.can i continue?
Plz suggest me sir,
yes of course..
Hello sir..
I am in 10th now..
And its time to make decisions abt my future..
I am not doing very well in maths but I wanted to go for CA..so should I take maths for my commerce stream..??1
Will you help me in taking a decision..?? Plz !
Maths is a good subject, and will also be a plus point in your career ahead, so i advice you to go with MAths..and start preparing for your CA exam….apart from your academic studies.
sir, what are the career programmes for commerce students after completing class XII..pls suggest
CA, CS, B.Com. B.Com (Hons), BBA.
hlo sir.. sir I m in 10 nd m weak in maths nd will take commerce in 11, and I want to do CA after 12. Is maths important for me???
not really Vrinda …but yes its going to be dere in ur CA entrance dats CPT examination
Hii sir I want to make my future in can but by listening all d views of people that ca s shooo difficult I m scared….!!!!
CA is a good career oriented course, it require handwork and practice, just like other courses…If you work hard with discipline and proper guidance, you can crack this exam.
Other than CA is there any other courses which is good?I mean where we can stay happily…in future
In this field CS is ok OR FINANCIAL ANALYST.
sir, can u suggest some good carriers in e-commerce
I am studying in 11th presently. I want to apply for CA so after 12th for which courses I should go….and how much I have to scored in 12th…I m so confused about my career..pls I hope u understand
score about first position and get the admin in CA.
Ur inter marks willnot show any impact on icai which is the board of ca.lakshmi if u have a interest nd willpower to persue the ca course then go for it.U must not think wt others says…i know ca is difficult but if once u do it nothing will be more than that….should do a capable hard work including smart work….all d bst fr ur future…go through wt ur life want to be
Sir which exam should i go for?
CPT (Common Proficiency Test)
Hanif sir..my question is what should be done for getting the best results in CPT..??
M appearing for CPT this year..
Hey Isha, just simple.
To crack any exam or to get highest marks, there is just one formula and that is just study hard & stay fit. But i would like to add one more thing that is feel interest and imagine your future while you study or prepare for the exam. (That is my opinion).
hi,,,i’ve done Fsc (pre-engeenring)mahs,physice&chemistry as main subjects,,,,,now can i do CA OR should i do CA??
I mean if i want to do CA,m i choosing right field or m deviating from tht subjects i’d read in Fsc???
hope u’ll understand my question 🙂
I am in 10th std. I want to become a ca . Shall I take pcm or commerce as my main stream in class 12.?
You should have commerce in your coming education.
o.. me to i thought of joining ca
i think it is better u take commerce as it will provide u a right base for ca. maths is very imp. in ca. so i feel commerce is d best option.
Will the base of 11& 12 of commerce decreases the toughness of CA course….?.
No.it won’t make difference by pursuing commerce course or mpc group in inter…ca syllabus is completely different from inter education. ….but if once to stick on to ca u must have dare to do it….
Madam I took mpc now completed 1st yr and after completing 2nd yr I have intrst to join CA so can go for it does anything impact wrong I am in confusion help me
You shoud take commerce
they say,” it’s easy to get into a CA course but it is difficult to clear it” is it true? how much hard work does it require? do we have maths in this course?
here i am adding some another words “getting pass is not enough, score highest always matters”.
hii sir
Iam 1commerce student no maths in my course and I am not good in maths so can I take CA course after 2
yes you can take. Math is not compulsory for CA.
What sir math is not compulsory for CA plzz tell me becoz sir I’m not gud in math and i choose commerce and this time i sm in 12 so plzz sir what i do for CA
go for CA and fill the form for CPT/IPCC.
sir I want to do CA after 12th I chose math in 11th or not.
it will be better if you do the same.
sir i am interest in become in CA & i am taking maths past time 11th std & i am completing 12th after i will take addmission in CA
Sir
Which stream is better to take in plus one and plus two to go for CA.
Sir is there papers for ca. Which we have to complete
Sir I want to became a ca is 10th result matters a lot what subject I should take with commerce in 11th for ca Computer or maths or any other.