Cost Accountant

The duties of a cost accountant include budgeting, cost management, performance evaluation and asset management within a company or organization. They may work with corporate executives to make a strategic financial plan for the company, or they may prepare financial reports for tax authorities, creditors, stockholders and regulatory agencies.

Direction

Stream Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII in Commerce Stream (Recommended)
  • Pursue Foundation course for 8 months.
  • Pursue Intermediate course for 10 months.
  • Pursue Final course for 18 months
Path 2
 Clear Class XII in Commerce Stream (Recommended)
  • Pursue graduation in any field except fine arts for 3 years.
  • Pursue Intermediate course for 10 months.
  • Pursue Final course for 18 months

Personality Traits

  1. Logical Thinking capacity
  2. Creativity
  3. Observation Skills
  4. Computing, analytical & numerical skills
  5. Communicate their ideas
  6. Interpersonal skills
  7. Communication Skills
  8. Team Management
  9. Accuracy & eye for detail

Job Prospects

  1. Public & Private Sector
  2. Government Organizations
  3. Educational Institutes
  4. Banks
  5. Financial Institutions

Prominent Colleges

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