Chartered Accountants are qualified to monitor a companVs finances, provide financial feedback and suggestions. They deal with four areas — taxation, financial accounting and reporting, applied finance, and management accounting.
Personal Competencies
• You pay attention to details while working
• You can keep accurate records of expenses and income
• You like to work with numbers
• You like to solve problems
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream
2. Pursue Bachelor's in Commerce or any related subiect
OR
Pursue Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
3. Enrol and qualify for the Foundation Course Join Intermediate Course Undergo four-weeks in-tegrated course on Information Technology and Sofi Skills (ICITSS) Qualify Intermediate examina- tion Join 3-year article training Enrol for CA final Course Complete 4—week Advanced Integrated on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) Take the Final exam Register as member of ICAI to be designated as Chartered Accountant
(You can choose to take this pathway after 10+2 or your undergraduate course)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Commerce.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
2. University of Mumbai, Mumbai
3. Osmania University, Hyderabad
4. University of Allahabad, Prayagraj
5. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
6. Bangalore University, Bengaluru
7. The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal
8. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata
2. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
3. Christ University, Bengaluru
4. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
5. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
6. Galgotias University, Noida
7. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
8. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,00,000-3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with Iow interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Chartered Accounting Firms, Business Consultancies, Companies across private and public sector.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own consultancy
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will have to work for 5 to 6 days a week and 10 to 1 2 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Naina Lal Kidwai is a CA by profession. She studied Economics from the University of Delhi and MBA from Harvard Business School. Kidwai is the recipient of several awards and honours including the Padma Shri for her contribution to trade and industry. She is engaged with institutions in environment, water and sanitation and has authored three books.*
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
NCS Code: NA | BF006• You pay attention to details while working
• You can keep accurate records of expenses and income
• You like to work with numbers
• You like to solve problems
1. Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream
2. Pursue Bachelor's in Commerce or any related subiect
OR
Pursue Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
3. Enrol and qualify for the Foundation Course Join Intermediate Course Undergo four-weeks in-tegrated course on Information Technology and Sofi Skills (ICITSS) Qualify Intermediate examina- tion Join 3-year article training Enrol for CA final Course Complete 4—week Advanced Integrated on Information Technology and Soft Skills (AICITSS) Take the Final exam Register as member of ICAI to be designated as Chartered Accountant
(You can choose to take this pathway after 10+2 or your undergraduate course)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Commerce.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University of Lucknow, Lucknow
2. University of Mumbai, Mumbai
3. Osmania University, Hyderabad
4. University of Allahabad, Prayagraj
5. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
6. Bangalore University, Bengaluru
7. The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal
8. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata
2. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
3. Christ University, Bengaluru
4. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
5. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
6. Galgotias University, Noida
7. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
8. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking. html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,00,000-3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with Iow interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Chartered Accounting Firms, Business Consultancies, Companies across private and public sector.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own consultancy
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will have to work for 5 to 6 days a week and 10 to 1 2 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Chartered Accountant → Certified Public Accountant/Accountant → Chief Financial Officer/Financial Controller/Accounting Manager
The approx. salary of a Chartered Accountant ranges between INR 50,000 - 2,00,000* or more per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/lN/Job=Chartered-Accountant/Salary
Experts from the field
Naina Lal Kidwai is a CA by profession. She studied Economics from the University of Delhi and MBA from Harvard Business School. Kidwai is the recipient of several awards and honours including the Padma Shri for her contribution to trade and industry. She is engaged with institutions in environment, water and sanitation and has authored three books.*
Source: https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022/02/randco-appoints-naina-lal-kidwai-senior-adviser-india/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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