Chartered Accountant

Hi Imiksha!
You can either pursue M.Com or MBA-finance after your graduation. Alternatively, there are other emerging courses that you can pursue along with your current graduation which include:
1. Certified Bank Manager Programme: A 2-year course covering the areas of banking and financial services, money, banking laws and regulations, treasury, credit, risk management and banking strategy. The course is offered by the Institute of Bank Management and Research (IBMR), Hyderabad. 2. Diploma in Banking & Services (DBFS): This is a post graduate 2-year Diploma course offered by the Institute Of Finance, Banking & Insurance (IFBI), Mumbai. A graduate student in any discipline with minimum 50% marks is eligible for this course, along with a personal interview.
3. Certified Financial Planners: Certified course (6 months to 1 Year) is offered by various institutes: Financial Planning Academy (FPA), Mumbai, BLB Institute of Financial Markets (BIFM), Delhi/NCR, and Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP), Mumbai. Graduates in any discipline are eligible for this course, along with undergraduates and working professional. A CFP certification with specialisation in financial planning, Insurance and Risk Management, Investment Planning, Tax Planning offers great job opportunities for students.
4. Certificate Course in Project Finance: The certificate course in Project Finance is conducted by two institutes in India: Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) and Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR). It provides advanced skills and practical knowledge in the field of project appraisal, lending, financing, etc.
5. CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme (CCAP): This is a two-year programme, combining coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars, is undertaken by CRISIL, the country's leading Research, Ratings, Risk and Policy Advisory company. Graduates with at least 50% marks and qualifying CAT XAT or CRISIL Aptitude Test are eligible for the course. This course helps students to acquire exceptional financial and business skills.

Hi Abhishek, You can register for the exam by following steps given below:
1. Click on the link given above to register for CA CPT exam.
2. Now go to Login/Register tab and select New User Register Here option.
3. Now, candidates will have to enter details like Student Details, Date of Birth, Examination, registration number (while they registered for CA CPT course), etc. (In case one doesn't have the registration number or any of the registration details provided by the candidate doesn't match with ICAI records, he/she will be offered to register as a provisional candidate. Such candidates can select the option 'YES. Register me as Provisional Candidate' and they will be able to continue their registration as a provisional candidate after being directed to another page. )
4. Finally, check the declaration box and click on 'Register' button to complete your registration. On completion of basic CA CPT registration process, candidates will receive a registration number/login-id and password on their registered mobile number and e-mail-id entered during registration process. Candidates will have to verify their email-id and mobile number by clicking on the link sent by ICAI. After basic registration is complete, candidates could log in to their dashboard using registration number and password.

Hi Priyanshu,
Here are some of the tip that will help you in preparation of CPT exam:
1. Prioritize Accounts
Accounting is a mark-fetching subject in CA CPT. In case you have commerce background; you are already acquainted with the fundamentals of Accounts. Try to solve as many problems as you can, covering all the chapters.
2. Mercantile Law
This is next to Accounts, with regard to fetching marks in the CA CPT. You should learn various provisions of the Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Negotiable Instrument Act, Partnership Act and Law of Torts. Make clear concept of the explanation of certain legal terminologies and their implications. You should also understand the implications of some important cases related to various acts.
3. Economics
In the CA CPT, this is comparatively, an easier subject and the Macro Economics part of it is more mark-fetching if you have made clear conception in the theory. It is about the study of national economics and of the government policies taken up for affecting the economic performance of a nation.
4. Quantitative Aptitude
This subject may seem little difficult to you if you are not very good at math. But, Statistics will be easier than math.
So, while preparing for your CA CPT, you can concentrate on Statistics by conceptualizing the theory and work out problems from averages, correlation and regression, differentiation and integration and theoretical distribution.
6. Reading Method
Read fast, the first page for five minutes and then read slowly to
comprehend the topic clearly. After completion of a chapter in this way,attempt all the questions given in the book and then check the answers
given.
7. Revision Method
Whilemaking the revision, take up those areas where you have answered
incorrectly at your first attempt. This process of revision should be
repeated till you are fully-versed and correct on a particular chapter.
8. Practice Method
Practiceto solve the past year questions and the probable questions for your
ensuing CA CPT. It is here that you may experience difficulties. In thatcase, join a reputed CA coaching institute.
9. Scheduled Study
Chalkout a well-planned study schedule and adhere to the timings rigidly. Inthis regard, you can get better guidance if you join a CA coaching
institute where you can take up mock tests.
For a detailed information about the exam, kindly refer to this link https://www.shiksha.com/accounting-commerce/accounting/articles/ca-cpt-stepping-stone-to-becoming-a

Hi Jyotishmita,
The basic aim behind the test is to check the aptitude for the CA course, you would be undertaking. Some easy and very doable tips for cracking the CA CPT June 2018 test include:
1. Since you need to score at least 30 per cent in all subjects, remember that you need to concentrate on all subjects so that you can qualify the basics for all subjects. This is a recent change because until now the rules were overall than subject wise.
2. Since you are appearing for a CA paper remember that Accounting is the key. If your basics in accounts are clear, your chances of clearing the examination automatically rise. Make sure you practice the subject well and learn your theory too.
3. Another important prospect for CPT is the Mercantile Law. After accounts it is referred to as most scoring subject. Again, don't fret just calmly practice and learn the Contract Act as well.
4. Although economics as a whole is scoring and easy in comparison to other subjects and in this too try and complete Macro Economics first as it is more scoring?
5. Although some get flustered in mathematics and statistics but remember that not all topics are the same. There are some easier than others and so try and complete the ones learnt during your school terms. In statistics try and complete Differentiation and integration, Correlation and regression and theoretical distribution as these are important.
6. Although some are of the opinion that you should not be attempting the whole paper but the logic defies this belief. Attempt questions you are sure off. Only later try your hand at the parts you are not sure about. Most importantly study with planning. Don't haphazardly study anything. Make a system and then adhere to it.