Chartered Accountancy (CA)

Chartered Accountant is a designation given to an accounting professional who has received certification from a statutory body that he/she is qualified to take care of the matters related to accounting and taxation of a business, like file tax returns, audit financial statements and business practices, maintaining records of investments, preparing and reviewing financial reports and documents.

A Chartered Accountant is also qualified to offer advisory services to clients which include companies and individuals.To become a certified Chartered Accountant one has to complete three levels of training designed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

The ICAI, is a statutory body which regulates and maintains the profession of chartered accountancy in India. Under the Scheme of Education and Training, a candidate can pursue Chartered Accountancy Course either through, Foundation Course Route or Direct Entry Route.

Foundation course is the entry point into the course after Class X, while Direct Entry is for those who have completed Graduation.

The changing dynamics of the Finance sector demand individuals to excel in jobs other than the conventional role that professionals have been doing.

But, the fast-paced corporate world has altered the outlook of individuals towards time-taking chance to explore your talents and enhance your skills by participating in extra-curricular activities during the college period.

If you are not very psyched about these experiences, you can go for the course right after Class 12. Otherwise,CA after B.Com would be the better option.