What after CA ????
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21 November 2010
hello,am in CA Final.Please suggest me any other professional course along with CA,which is beneficial with CA.I have only one course in mind i.e CS.
Please advise me which is very much in demand in future or is a very good combination with CA.My interest is in "Finance Area".
Hope to get the best answers.All answers are welcome.
Please advise me which is very much in demand in future or is a very good combination with CA.My interest is in "Finance Area".
Hope to get the best answers.All answers are welcome.
21 November 2010
CA with CS very good combination if you want to be industry.
CA with LLB also good combination both for practice & industry.
CA with MBA (top 10 only) is excellant in any MNCs.
CA with CWA is also good in industry specially in Manufacturing sector.
CA with CFA is very good for Security market.
CA with ISA/DISA is very good for IT companies.
CA with International taxation very good for specialization
CA with Actuariary is the latest trend specially in insurance sector.
CA with IFRS certification is like hot cake.
CA with LLB also good combination both for practice & industry.
CA with MBA (top 10 only) is excellant in any MNCs.
CA with CWA is also good in industry specially in Manufacturing sector.
CA with CFA is very good for Security market.
CA with ISA/DISA is very good for IT companies.
CA with International taxation very good for specialization
CA with Actuariary is the latest trend specially in insurance sector.
CA with IFRS certification is like hot cake.
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21 November 2010
Please tell me about IFRS certification,LLB and ISA/DISA...I have to select only one course with C but plz provide me details of how to proceed with it(each individually)..
21 November 2010
Many firms like KPMG etc., provides IFRS cerification course.
https://www.in.kpmg.com/securedata/ifrs_Institute/asp/login.asp
ISA/DISA is post qualification to the members of ICAI only.
www.icai.org
LLB you can get details with www.LawyersClubindia.com
https://www.in.kpmg.com/securedata/ifrs_Institute/asp/login.asp
ISA/DISA is post qualification to the members of ICAI only.
www.icai.org
LLB you can get details with www.LawyersClubindia.com
21 November 2010
If you would suggest me as per your experience,which course should i go for seeing the demand for future?
21 November 2010
Whether you want to join industry or practice ?
21 November 2010
Industry/Jobs for sure..
21 November 2010
There again which industry...... (Along with CA)
Manufacturing - CWA is prefered
IT companies - ISA is prefered for ITs.
MNCs any industry - MBA prefered for Management
Manufacturing - CWA is prefered
IT companies - ISA is prefered for ITs.
MNCs any industry - MBA prefered for Management
21 November 2010
Ok am going for IFRS certication as you said its a hot cake..so CA and IFRS Certication can give me an edge to compete??
22 November 2010
Yes
22 November 2010
Thanks Madhu Sir...for the wonderful analysis...
For further study select any course which complement your CA...
All the Best
For further study select any course which complement your CA...
All the Best
22 November 2010
Hello Friend,
As per my suggestion with CA you may go for CS to grab top opportunities at management level. CS is a very good combination with CS as far as course content and understanding the corporate environment is concerned.
If you are having CS qualification then it would be counted as an additional advantage and you can easily and confidently handle or administer secretarial work/department along with the account work/department.
This advice is based on my professional experience. Hope this would be off some help. Other courses are also good. But my vote goes for CS as according to me CS qualification is the gate pass for top management position.
Best Regards
As per my suggestion with CA you may go for CS to grab top opportunities at management level. CS is a very good combination with CS as far as course content and understanding the corporate environment is concerned.
If you are having CS qualification then it would be counted as an additional advantage and you can easily and confidently handle or administer secretarial work/department along with the account work/department.
This advice is based on my professional experience. Hope this would be off some help. Other courses are also good. But my vote goes for CS as according to me CS qualification is the gate pass for top management position.
Best Regards
22 November 2010
Thanks Ankur sir.I needed a clear cut answer only like yours i.e.go for CS..No doubt all other courses are also valuable but it creates lot of confusion until you decide one. DO you have any idea about IFRS certification??
Hope your advise will make me clear in all regards.
Hope your advise will make me clear in all regards.
03 August 2025
Here’s a clear summary and advice based on that discussion for CA final students considering further courses:
Best Professional Courses to Pursue Along with CA
CS (Company Secretary)
Great combo with CA for top management roles.
Especially useful if you want to handle corporate governance, secretarial, and compliance functions.
Considered a strong gateway to leadership roles in companies.
IFRS Certification
High demand in multinational companies and firms dealing with international accounting standards.
Gives you a technical edge in financial reporting and compliance globally.
Often offered by big firms like KPMG.
Good if you want to specialize in accounting and finance, especially with cross-border transactions.
LLB (Law Degree)
Useful if you want to add legal expertise.
Helpful for tax law, corporate law, contracts, and litigation related to business.
Opens opportunities both in practice and industry.
ISA/DISA (Information Systems Audit / Diploma in Information Systems Audit)
Good if you want to enter IT audit, cybersecurity, or advisory services.
Highly relevant with growing focus on technology risk and controls.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Excellent if you want to specialize in finance, investment management, or securities market.
Demands strong quantitative and analytical skills.
MBA (Top B-schools only)
Ideal for management roles in MNCs or large corporates.
Broadens your knowledge in marketing, HR, operations alongside finance.
CWA (Cost and Works Accountant)
Suited for manufacturing and cost control areas.
Valuable in industries focusing on cost accounting and management accounting.
Actuarial Science
Growing demand especially in insurance and risk management sectors.
Final Suggestions:
If management and corporate governance interest you, CS is highly recommended.
For a technical finance edge and international opportunities, IFRS certification is a hot choice.
For legal expertise, LLB is useful.
For a career in IT audit or risk management, ISA/DISA is a good fit.
Your final choice should depend on where you see your career — industry, practice, finance, audit, or legal.
Best Professional Courses to Pursue Along with CA
CS (Company Secretary)
Great combo with CA for top management roles.
Especially useful if you want to handle corporate governance, secretarial, and compliance functions.
Considered a strong gateway to leadership roles in companies.
IFRS Certification
High demand in multinational companies and firms dealing with international accounting standards.
Gives you a technical edge in financial reporting and compliance globally.
Often offered by big firms like KPMG.
Good if you want to specialize in accounting and finance, especially with cross-border transactions.
LLB (Law Degree)
Useful if you want to add legal expertise.
Helpful for tax law, corporate law, contracts, and litigation related to business.
Opens opportunities both in practice and industry.
ISA/DISA (Information Systems Audit / Diploma in Information Systems Audit)
Good if you want to enter IT audit, cybersecurity, or advisory services.
Highly relevant with growing focus on technology risk and controls.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Excellent if you want to specialize in finance, investment management, or securities market.
Demands strong quantitative and analytical skills.
MBA (Top B-schools only)
Ideal for management roles in MNCs or large corporates.
Broadens your knowledge in marketing, HR, operations alongside finance.
CWA (Cost and Works Accountant)
Suited for manufacturing and cost control areas.
Valuable in industries focusing on cost accounting and management accounting.
Actuarial Science
Growing demand especially in insurance and risk management sectors.
Final Suggestions:
If management and corporate governance interest you, CS is highly recommended.
For a technical finance edge and international opportunities, IFRS certification is a hot choice.
For legal expertise, LLB is useful.
For a career in IT audit or risk management, ISA/DISA is a good fit.
Your final choice should depend on where you see your career — industry, practice, finance, audit, or legal.
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