CA – Chartered Accountant

C.A. is a professional who accepts as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) after passing Final Examination of Chartered Accountancy Course. It is conducted by ICAI. After clearing Final Examination, a professional becomes responsible for financial transactions of an organization are maintained according to the Law of the land. They also need to track records of cost of management of the company along with its tax matters. The services of Chartered Accountant is essential in money matters of all kinds of business no matter it is industrial or small business. Only CAs are allowed to be appointed as auditors of companies in India.

To perform duties properly, CA requires special training of almost 3½ years and comprehensive knowledge in several areas of trade. This course opens several career opportunities for aspirants.

Course highlights:

Type of Course: CA is a 3-years Professional Degree course.

Duration: The duration of course is 3-years. 

Eligibility:

• Candidate has to pass 10+2 or equivalent.
• Graduates must be a Commerce graduate with Accounts, Auditing and Mercantile law as a full examination paper.
• Non-commerce graduates with Mathematics must have secured 60%.
• No restriction in relation to age of the candidate.

Entrance Tests:

• ICAI – Institute of Chartered Accountants

Core Subjects:

• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Mercantile Laws
• Accounting
• Business Ethics
• Business Communication
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Management
• Income Tax
• Service Tax
• VAT
• Auditing and Assurance
• Strategic Management
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing & Professional Ethics
• Corporate and Allied Laws
• Direct and Indirect Taxes
• Information Systems Control and Audit

Possible roles: Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, Financial Advisors, Directors (Finance), Chief Executive, HOD (Accounts) etc.