sap fico

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litesh sharma (Querist)
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23 October 2016 Hello sir My name is Litesh sharma and I am a CA final student.I have last group left in November 2016 and after that I am free so I was thinking to do Sap Fico training in that 2 months.Kindly suggest whether I am on a right path and whether doing sap fico training will help in getting a job as a CA.

litesh sharma

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24 October 2016 nobody to answer?

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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23 July 2025 Hi Litesh! Great to hear about your plans — here’s my take on SAP FICO for a CA student like you:

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### Is doing SAP FICO training a good idea after CA?

**Yes, it is a smart move!** Here’s why:

* **Bridges Accounting & IT:** SAP FICO (Financial Accounting & Controlling) is directly related to finance and accounting processes in companies, so your CA knowledge will help you grasp SAP concepts quickly.

* **High Demand:** Many companies want finance professionals with ERP skills, especially SAP FICO. It makes your profile stand out in the job market.

* **Better Job Opportunities:** Apart from traditional CA roles, you can get into roles like SAP FICO consultant, business analyst, or finance process expert in MNCs or consulting firms.

* **Complement Your CA:** SAP skills enhance your practical understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance.

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### Will 2 months of SAP FICO training be enough?

* **Basic Training:** Yes, 2 months can give you a good basic understanding of SAP FICO — core modules, business processes, and some hands-on practice.

* **Practice & Experience:** To get really good, you should continue practicing after training, maybe through internships or projects.

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### Tips for you:

1. **Choose the Right Institute:** Pick a reputed SAP training provider offering hands-on practice and real-time scenarios.

2. **Focus on Business Process Knowledge:** Understand how accounting transactions map to SAP — GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, etc.

3. **Try to get SAP Certification:** It adds credibility.

4. **Look for Internships/Projects:** After training, try to get practical exposure.

5. **Network with SAP professionals:** Join LinkedIn groups, forums for SAP FICO.

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### Final thought:

Yes, learning SAP FICO is a valuable add-on for a CA and can open up broader career paths, especially in companies using ERP systems. Since you have your CA final group in Nov, using the free time productively for SAP is definitely on the right track.

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If you want, I can help you with recommended SAP FICO topics to focus on during your training or suggest some study materials. Just ask!

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