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Hi Hema!
All the mentioned courses have great scope and are quite promising when it comes to earnings. Selection of course should rather depend on your outlook, aptitude and your objective in doing the course. ICWA, CA and CS have similarities with regard to the course syllabus. The only difference lies in the depth of the subjects studied and the examination orientation. Chartered accountancy course has more comprehensive study relating to financial accounting, auditing, tax aspects. Cost accounting course has in depth study related to cost and management accounting. Company secretaryship has a detailed study about company law. Therefore, you should evaluate your interests and then decide your specialisation.
MBA is not a commerce oriented stream but it gives additional value to your existing profession. This can be the best course for candidates wanting to sharpen their business and management skills.

Hi Ayush!
Following are some of the post CA qualification courses that you can pursue:
- Information Systems Audit (ISA)
- CPE Course on Computer Accounting and Auditing Techniques (CAAT)
- Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management (DIRM)
- Management Accountancy Course (MAC)/ Corporate Management Course (CMC)/ Tax Management Course (TMC)
- Certificate Course on Not-for-Porfit Organizations (NPOs)
- Certificate Course on Indirect Taxes
- Certificate Course on Enterprise Risk Management
- Certificate Course on Concurrent Audit of Banks
- Certificate Course on Internal Audit
- Certificate Course on International Taxation
- Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection
- Certificate Course on International Financial Reporting Standards
- Certificate Course on Forex and Treasury Management
- Certificate Course on Derivatives
- Certificate Course on Valuation
- Certificate Course on Arbitration
All the above courses are very good and you may opt for any of them for a better career scope. Apart from the post CA qualification courses offered by ICAI, you may also go for courses like MBA Finance after some years of work experience. MBA Finance + CA is a fantastic combination career, which is most demanded by the companies.

Hi,
To further enhance your skills as a Chartered Accountant, The ICAI provides an opportunity to pursue a variety of post qualification courses. Some of them which I know about are:
1. Diploma in IFRS - This can be very helpful in the current scenario as we are on the verge of converging the Indian Standards with International Financial Reporting Standards.
2. Diploma in Information Systems Audit - DISA is a pre requisite for many audit assignments which require advanced knowledge of information systems. This feather in your cap will definitely increase your value in the market.
3. Certification course on forensic accounting and fraud prevention. - I suppose not many CAs would have this skill and it will be beneficial in future.
You can search for many more post qualification courses that are announced by the ICAI on www.icai.org.