Ca at age 40

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Vidyasadhak

21 Points Joined October 2017

Dear Sirs and Madams,

I would like to state that I am neither a bright student nor an ambitious person. I have failed at many things in life and at one time started working as retail shop associate (abroad). Later, I worked in a few call centers. Only recently I got married and have become somewhat serious in life and decided to get serious. I am currently 36 and would like some information on whether it's a good idea to start studying for CA course. My educational background until 10+2 has been excellent (aboove 70% in Science group) but I lost grip on my career ( and future) after joining Engineering. Needless to say, I flunked and gave up and that might explain the current state of my life. Only recently, I was able to complete B.Com through distance and now painfully trying to climb the ladder of life.

I understand that CA is no piece of cake and is one of the most intensive and difficult courses in the world to complete. But this is precisely the reason why I want to take up this course and try and earn a bit of self-respect for myself. I was mostly an underperformer due to my laziness and bad timings but I was never a bad student.

I will be a CA at age 40+, Please advise me if it is advisable for me to take up this course and what are the career prospects for a person of my background to complete CA and find a stable job. I am currently earning a decent package but its never been about money, It's about earning my self respect back and getting back at all the people who laughed at me ( and how?)

Thanking you all in advance!

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Replies (6)

raghav kumar

4 Points Joined October 2017

it's amazeing. don't look back. I am 39 years and I am also planning. U will successfully but only with hard work and discipline.

Anmol Davesar

Chartered Accountant

818 Points Joined February 2013

CA needs hardwork and sitting if u can provide these two u surely can pass CA exams ! But CAs are also bit unemployed these days and those days are gone when people watch CA as a respectable person. But since GST has come people nowadays know the value of a CA

Guest

Please dont make this mistake. You may lose precious few more years life with no resuts.CA is a course with basic knowledge. There are lots of advanced courses , please consider them. Age is a big factor. You dont get good learning opportunities. Good opportunities are given to candidates who are young. Also, you need references ,only than you get good work. It's not just hard work. There's lot more. I studied for 14 hours in a day but it still took me 5 attempts to clear IPCC exams. This is a very smart Institute. It knows how to fail students. So, there is no surety if you think you will work hard and become a CA at 40. I am a CA final student and I am 31yrs old.I am doing this course because I dont have anything else. So, from my experience I will say chose a advanced course which has a decent pass %.

CA Saharsh

CA Job

2 Points Joined December 2014

Get a CPA degree instead. it is just 4 exams and you can do it in 3 months with a serious focus and dedication. now exams are also held in India. it is CA of United states and you can even plan to settle abroad. There are sh*t load of companies who are paying in lakhs per month to CPAs. wish you luck buddy!

Just so you know, i am a CA and took me 6 years to clear exams and i was from science background and i agree with other comments above. it is a tough course and need extereme dedication.

PRATEEK MOHANTY

2 Points Joined January 2025

dont listen to anyone, remember onething friend, dont do any short term course, i am a CS qualified student, before doing CS , i also heard lots of negative remarks and sugesstion, I am pursuing CA now, do u know what helped me a lot? my dedication, yes it is true CAs are unemployed today , reason is they are not update,

VARTIKA KESHRI

8 Points Joined August 2023

Vidyasadhak,

Check your patience level and do hard work..nobody can stop you to clear CA Examinations. This course requires dedication alongwith time. Make sure to do justice with the course you otping for (Chartered Accountant ). Join a studious group which can help you in the journey. Studying with discussion helps a lot to clear CA exams , this is my personal experience. Every esteemed degree needs same resource- dediaction, time, hard work and patience, if you are willing to do, take an oath and go ahead. All the best