Hi everyone
I am a 22 yr old B.Com graduate (passed in 2011) - I have completed 1 year of work My initial plan was to pursue MBA after 1-2 years of work experience, but nowadays eveyone is going for MBA and I have doubts if pursuing MBA will give me a secure career. Also, MBA course costs minium 7 lakhs, I am uncomfortable asking my parents for this.
I had thought about CA after passing 12th, but I decided to get a degree. So now I have submitted my resignation letter in my office and I wish to pursue studies full time, and 3 of my friends (who are pursuing CA) are advising me to pursue CA. I have some doubts and will be greatful for your advice
1. Can I register for CA using the exemption rule for B.Com students and attempt directly for IPCC? How does this work, if I avail exemption, can I appear for IPCC directly or will I have to start articleship (like in old scheme)? Or is it better to attempt CPT and then join? Please advice the best route for joining for me
2. I had attempted CPT in 2008, will that registration still be valid?
3. I would like to think myself as an above average student. I secured 85% in XIIth (commerce stream) and 77% for B.Com, is CA achieveable for a person like me?
4. How is the future prospects compared to ICW?? I asked around and general opinion is that CA has better prospects than ICW? 5. When is registrations open for 2013 IPCC exams?
6. At 22 yrs old, is it too late to go for CA??
Any other information/ options of other courses available/advice would be great!
Regards
John
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