Chartered Accountant

A Chartered accountant is one who is specialized in accounting, auditing and taxation. They serve as a management and corporate caretaker. They are trained to minimize losses and maximize gains while remaining in the jurisdictions of the law and following all industry – specific regulations.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Commerce Stream (Recommended) Pursue Bachelors of Commerce (full time) and continue with CA
  • Step 1 - Clear the Competency Professional Test (CPT).
  • Step 2 - Clear Integrated Professional Competence (IPC) Examination.
  • Step 3 - Pursue Articleship for 3 years
  • Step 4 - Clear the CA final exam
Short term/Long term course from NSE/BSE
Path 2
 Clear Class XII in Commerce Stream (Recommended) Pursue Bachelors of Commerce in any financial field .for 3 years. (Recommended).Clear Integrated Professional Competence (IPC) Examination. Pursue post graduation in any financial field for 2 years. Pursue Masters in Commerce or Masters in Business Management and continue with CA
  • Step 1 - Clear Integrated Professional Competence (IPCC) Examination.
  • Step 2 - Pursue Articleship for 3 years
  • Step 3 - Clear the CA final exam

Personality Traits

  1. Pleasing personality
  2. Practical approach
  3. Natural Instinct
  4. Instinct to deal with figures
  5. Organization skills
  6. Excellent time management skills
  7. Attention to detail

Job Prospects

  1. Public/ Private practice
  2. Government Organizations
  3. Business Enterprises
  4. Corporate Finance
  5. Not for profit organizations
  6. Banking & Insurance Sector
  7. Law Firms
  8. Civil Services

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi