Articles by Akshay Sirsalewala

Tips for CA students by Mr. Amit Rahane - EY Partner

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 17 December 2019 18172 Views

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a very accomplished and senior person - CA Amit Rahane, EY �Forensic Services� Partner! Let me give you

From failing IPCC to AIR 3 - Journey of Pulkit Arora

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 06 April 2020 45152 Views

We are in conversation with Pulkit Arora, AIR 3 in the November 2018 New syllabus Final CA examination.1. Thank you Pulkit for chatting with us.

Why students fail to complete CA

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 22 July 2019 25273 Views

There are many reasons. Let me highlight the major ones - The Indian Education System - Most people do not do a course because they have interest in it or are p...

Thoughts that run on your mind on the day of result

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 24 July 2019 15997 Views

If you think appearing for the CA final exam is tough, try waiting for the final verdict on the Result day!! It is hell. You may be whoever you are, that day yo...

An ode to My Principals - My Teachers

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 05 March 2019 9493 Views

"Don't pick a job. Pick a Boss. Your first boss is the biggest factor in your career success. A boss who doesn't trust you won't give you oppor

What to pursue - CA or MBA?

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 27 October 2021 20012 Views

As per a 2016 ASSOCHAM Report, 93% of MBA's are unemployable. Thats right. Out of the 100 MBAs Indian B-schools churn out, only 7 are worthy of being empl

Which is the best degree to be done along with Chartered Accountancy?

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 31 October 2020 231671 Views

Once you are a CA, as such you do not need any other qualification. The degree is well-respected and good enough to get a job. However, in this age of extreme c...

An Open Letter to the ICAI

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 13 October 2018 58210 Views

There is so much I want to talk about. But I would like to start with one thing - Why did you fail me the first time?You know I worked hard right?Jokes apart, l...

How to manage studies with articleship?

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 07 April 2018 18982 Views

Most people start preparing for Final CA after they get their leave. But guess what? Most people do not even pass Final CA.It is extremely important to start yo...

CA vs CFA - Battle of the Titans

Posted by Akshay Sirsalewala 05 April 2018 53902 Views

CA v/s CFA � Which is more difficult?On the left side we have one of the toughest exams in the world, an exam whose results are agonisingly brutal. On the