Career as a Chartered Accountant (CA)

A Chartered Accountant (a.k.a. CA) is one who is specialized in accounting, auditing and taxation. CA handles matter related to accounts and finance, and also serves as a management and corporate caretaker.

Chartered Accountant’s Motto:

• Analyze
• Audit
• Advice

A Day in a Chartered Accountant’s Life:

•  Prepare and analyze financial reports for organizations
•  Create balance sheets, income and loss statements, tax statements
•  Offer services to public in need of financial advice and expertise
•   Prepare company expenditure reports, pay slips and balance sheets
•  Work on wealth management, financial advice and tax audits
•  Suggest tax mitigation for business investments
•  Auditing, bookkeeping and budget control
•  Keep check on profit/loss, cash flow estimates and capital budget
•  Deal with direct tax, wealth tax, income tax and filing returns
•  Provide consultation in internal audits, corporate law , project planning
•  Act as arbitrator for dispute settlement, handle work related to insolvency

  

Skills Required for a Chartered Accountant:

•  Excellent numerical ability
•  Good business acumen
•  Strong communication & negotiation skills
•   Independence of thought and integrity
•  Concentration, meticulousness and attention to detail
•  Logical and analytical skills
•  Stay up to date with latest policies and laws
•  Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
•  Basic computer and financial software skills

Career Map for Chartered Accountant:

Abbreviations: 

• CPT: Common Proficiency Test  
• ICAI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (http://icai.org)  
• IPCC: Integrated Professional Competency Course  
• ATC: Accounting Technician Course

Specializations:

•  Accountancy & Auditing
•  Taxation & Cost Accountancy
•  Investigation
•  Share Valuation
•  Budget Planning
•  Inventory Control

Curriculum for Chartered Accountant:

Job Avenues for a Chartered Accountant:

•  Registered Audit firms
•  Chartered Accountancy Firms
•  Management Consultancy firms
•  Law Firms
•  K.P.O’s and B.P.O’s
•  Banks and Financial Institutions
•  Equity Research Firms
•  Tax Advisory Firms
•  Risk Management Firms
•  Own Proprietary Practice

Other Related Careers:

•  Accounting Technician (ATC)
•  Cost Work Accountant (CWA)
•  Company Secretary (CS)
•  Tax Preparer
•  Auditor
• Chartered Financial Planner (CFP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Growth Track for Chartered Accountant:

 

Salary Expectation:

•   Avg. Salary for junior accountants is Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month
•   Avg. Salary  for experienced CA’s is Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month
•   CA’s can earn handsomely through their own practice

Regards,

Farzad Damania

Head Counsellor

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