Chartered Accountancy (CA)
CA Qualification → Practice (audit, tax) / Industry (CFO, Finance Director) / Consulting / Investment Banking
Duration
4.5–5 years total (Foundation 4 months + Intermediate + 3 years Articleship + Final)
Stream
COMMERCE
Entry Salary
₹7,00,000–₹12,00,000/year (freshly qualified CA)
5-Year Salary
₹15,00,000–₹40,00,000/year (industry or Big 4 firms)
Eligibility
Pass 10+2 from any recognised board (any stream — Science, Commerce, or Arts). Must register with ICAI after 10th or 12th. Can write Foundation exam after 12th.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹7,00,000–₹12,00,000/year (freshly qualified CA)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹15,00,000–₹40,00,000/year (industry or Big 4 firms)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Register with ICAI after 10th (provisional) or after 12th. Complete 4-month study period, then write Foundation exam. Pass rate is 20–30% — requires consistent study. Self-study is possible but coaching is common. Articleship (practical training under a CA) starts after Intermediate — this is where real learning happens.
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