CMA

For CWA, you can start the studies right after 10+ 2, taking the Foundation Course. The course trains you in accounting, cost and management, audit and tax functions among others. As a qualified CWA professional, you are responsible for maintaining and scrutinizing accounts, preparing cash budgets, maintaining cash flow statements among others. But it is cost cutting that you would specialise in. If you want to pursue the Company Secretaries Course, you have three stages: Foundation, Executive and Professional Programme. Graduate students are exempt from Foundation Programme. Here is a ready reckoner.
1. CS Duration: Foundation programme is of eight months. It is open to students of all backgrounds - Arts, Science or Commerce stream. After passing Executive programme, a student has to undergo practical training for about 15 months. After successful completion of training a candidate is eligible to be called as an Associate Company Secretary
2. CWA Duration : The three stages of course can be completed at one go. But students unable to clear Intermediate at first shot or later, can try for another seven years. After a lapse of seven years, they can re-register and appear for test for yet another seven years. But only a very few pass the exam.