15 November 2011
hello sir, i have just finished my ipcc exams.so now i would like get a guidance regarding good firms in chennai,where i can do my training, as well as, get time for my classes and studies.can you please suggest me some good firms and the institutes where i can start my final classes without having much problem with my articleship?? hoping to get a reply soon.
19 July 2025
Here’s some guidance for you: 1. Choosing a Good CA Firm in Chennai
Look for firms that:
Are supportive of students’ studies. Allow flexible working hours so you can attend classes. Have a good track record of guiding articles towards CA final success. Offer exposure in audit, taxation, and other key areas you need to learn. Some reputed firms in Chennai you can consider:
SR Dinakaran & Co Sundaram & Srinivasan B S R & Co LLP (one of the Big 4 affiliates) RSM India Other mid-sized CA firms known in the Chennai circle. (You can connect via CA student forums or local coaching centers for more referrals.)
2. Institutes for CA Final Classes
VSI Chennai (very popular for CA coaching) A.K. Jain Classes Excel Academy Oliveboard (Online coaching) Udemy / SuperProfs (for flexible online classes) 3. Managing Articleship + Classes
Discuss your class schedule with your principal before joining the firm. Try to join firms that allow half-day articleship or have light workload during class hours. Use weekends and holidays for revision. Join online classes or weekend batches for flexibility. Keep a study timetable and stick to it strictly. 4. Tips
Be honest with your principal about your study commitments. Plan your articleship in firms with good mentors. Join coaching early, ideally during the articleship. Connect with senior students to understand the workload.