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In today’s cut throat competitive world, it is advisable that a student starts planning right after class
10. For chartered accountancy, a student can register with the Board of Studies and prepare for entry
level test while pursuing 10+2. It is better to take mathematics at this level. Students of commerce
stream have an advantage while pursuing this career. The latest scheme of CA is designed to
encourage young talented students having aptitude for accounting education to make an early entry
into the profession.

Is it the Right Career for Me?
It is generally believed that only students of commerce should pursue CA course. However, CA being
a very practical course, the students from science and arts streams can equally benefit and make a
successful career. Students of science and arts stream must make extra efforts to understand some
complex accounting nuances and must get basic knowledge of various management topics. But it
can be easily concluded that students of science and arts streams can be successful CAs if they are
ready to toil.

International Focus
The qualification of CA is globally recognized hence industry outlook for CAs is bright indeed. Much
recognition for CA degree is since the CA course has been able to keep pace with changes in industry
scenario. Several new modules and topics have not only been incorporated into the CA course but
have been very effectively implemented to give increasing more power to the CA degree. Although
several top-notch B-schools (including IIMs) have produced some of the most brilliant B-school
grads, it is noteworthy that CAs has been able to retain their prominence in present world order.

Student Benevolent Activities by ICAI
Over time ICAI has taken several steps to help and reach out to students who are taking on the
challenges on the way to becoming a CA. Some of them are as below-
1. Cloud Campus- ICAI Cloud Campus provides next generation interactive learning management
system for CA Students. It hosts E-Learning, E-books, Webcasts, and more, which enables
anytime and anywhere learning for students. The subject matters explained are elaborative to
details unheard of.
2. BoS Knowledge Portal- BoS Knowledge Portal provides all the essential materials and
publications relevant to students appearing in different exams of CA Course.
3. e-sahaayataa- This portal is designed to solve the grievances of students and members alike
and provides a timely redressal system.
4. Scholarships and Fee Concessions- There are provisions for Scholarships and Fees
Concessions for Meritorious and need based students. The details can be found at https://
www.icai.org/new_post.html?post_id=6327&c_id=321

Someone asked, “Can Anybody?” A CA replied, “Yes, and I don’t think I just can, I know I will. I am
a Chartered Accountant.”

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