CA Guru
CA Guru Says...
ICAI - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - regulates the profession of Chartered Accountants in India.

Did you know?
In India there is 1.33 CA for every 10,000 of the population (approx).

For taking CPT you have to first register with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Fact of the matter:
35.4% of the test takers for CPT December 2009, passed it.

Jobs after CA

WHERE WOULD YOU FIND JOB?
  • Auditing firms
  • Management and financial consulting organisations
  • Various private commercial organisations
  • Government departments and regulatory agencies
  • Banks and financial services organisations
  • Law firms practicing corporate law
  • Tax consultants
  • Academic institutions
  • Set up your own CA firm


HOW MUCH WOULD YOU EARN?
Entry-level salaries vary widely from Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000 a month depending on the size and requirements of the organisation. As you gain experience, your earnings will increase substantially. There is no limit to what a competent senior CA can earn. Your income can be even more, if you set up your own practice and build up good reputation.

Job Requirement:-
  • Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
  • An eye for detail
  • A critical outlook-a nose for errors and misrepresentations
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent organising abilities
  • Good interpersonal abilities-you will be part of a team
  • Patience and perseverance


NATURE OF CA'S JOB
  • Scrutinizing a large number of documents, data and financial statements.
  • Crosscheck veracity of various documents with the employees of the organisation.
  • Prepare an Auditor's Report to certify the veracity of the financial statements of the organisation.
  • Supervise all accounting functions and financial administration including cost management.
  • Preparing all financial statements of the organisation in accordance with the law.
  • Run an internal audit.
  • Advise clients and organisations on various financial matters including taxation.
  • Financial research and analysis, if working for a financial services company.
  • Set up your own practice and offer auditing and financial consultation to clients