CA

Hi Aamir,
Procedure to pursue CA:
-Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
-Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Examination
-Final Exam
The Common Proficiency Test (CPT) 2014 is conducted by the Council of the Institute Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
CPT consists of four subjects namely, Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude.
Eligibility:
The registration begins after class 10th although exams can be given only after 10+2. Validity for CPT registration is 3 years, after which revalidation can be made.
Paper pattern:
It is a 200 marks exam. The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Negative marking will exist. 25% marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
CA CPT Exam is held twice a year – June & December.
A student who has got himself registered for Common Proficiency Test on or before April 1st and October 1st for appearing in CPT examination which is held in June and December respectively every year.
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Hi Manoranjan,
CA is one of the good career option as it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
Please remember Chartered accountancy is the core of all business, be it big or small. A chartered accountant's work involves auditing, taxation, accounting and financial planning. It can be a very challenging and rewarding job.
All those companies which are registered under the Companies Act are required to get their accounts audited only by practicing Chartered Accountants.
So a qualified Chartered Accountant has the opportunity to join the Government Service, Public Sector and private sector.
Few job types under this field: -
- Finance Managers.
- Financial Analysis.
- Financial Planning.
- Financial Advisors.
- Directors.
- Financial Controllers.
Generally candidates holding CA inter-qualification are paid somewhere between Rs 7,500 and 15,000 depending on the type of firm.
Payments can be higher for candidates possessing other qualifications such as M.Com or an MBA.
On the other hand starting salaries can be as little as Rs 4,500 to 5,000 in some small towns of the country.
For CA Final (FCA): Starting salaries range between Rs 12,000 to 30,000 depending on the type of firm and nature of the economy.
A full fledged CA can expect a salary between Rs 30,000 to 75,000 after serving a stint of more than 5 years at a top firm.
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