CAs audit financial statements, file tax returns, advise on mergers, compliance and corporate finance. They work in public practice (their own firms), with Big Four firms, in corporate finance teams, or in government bodies. The CA course combines exams with mandatory practical training (articleship) and professional skill courses
Chartered accountants
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Strong with numbers and laws
Patient, disciplined with long study hours
Honest and responsible (ethics matter)
Good analytical and communication skills
Register for ICAI’s Foundation route after 10+2, or Direct Entry to Intermediate for eligible graduates. Complete Intermediate → Articleship (practical training) → Final exam.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Commerce (preferred). Graduates from other streams can take the direct entry route (with different eligibility marks).
Foundation (after 10+2) → Intermediate → 3-year Articleship → Final → Membership.
Direct entry to Intermediate for graduates with required marks; then articleship and Final.
Average Starting Salary
During articleship: stipend (varies widely by city / firm).
After qualification: fresh CAs in practice or industry can expect ₹6–12 lakh per year to start (varies widely by role and employer)