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Can a science student become CA

15 May 2021

Sir/mam, I want to become a CA as it is one of the most respectful job. But I have a confusion that as I am a science student in class 12, so how can i persue my dream beacause it's to be difficult for me to clear the foundation. I have no knowledge about any subject of commerce and related. Please help me by giving me your guidence.

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CA Altamush Zafar (GST Consultant) (15907 Points)
Replied 15 May 2021

It won't be difficult in the long run. Initially there will be problem but if you are really interested in accounts it will be easier for you.

CA. Sourav Sarkar (Chartered Accountant ) (24578 Points)
Replied 15 May 2021

Yes a science student can become a CA. Provided that you should have a strong determination of your profession and on your study. You should start learning basic concepts of accounts, business studies etc.

CA Rajat Pathak (Job) (167 Points)
Replied 15 May 2021

You should start learning basic concepts of accounts

CA. Sourav Sarkar (Chartered Accountant ) (24578 Points)
Replied 16 May 2021

Agreed

Prachi Bansal (3129 Points)
Replied 25 May 2021

If you really believe in hard work and determination then believe me it's not difficult to even do CA after being a science or a non-science student. Anything will be possible if you are motivated enough to do it

Aisha Khan (Accountant) (36 Points)
Replied 31 May 2021

Starting and finishing CA would not be difficult for a kid who has studied science in school or college. The main reason for this is that the CA curriculum is separated into three stages: CPT, IPC, and Final are the three levels of certification. Students are tested on the fundamentals of accounting, math, economics, and law during the CPT stage.

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Prachi Bansal (3129 Points)
Replied 01 June 2021

Assuming the basics of a science student is always strong, it will not be difficult to cope with the CA Course

Vivek (CA ) (2368 Points)
Replied 09 October 2022

Here are some alternatives to CA course in today's globlised era :
1. Get an international degree in accounting / auditing e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA (USA / AUS / NZ), CMA (USA), CIA, CISA, CFE etc. (all these courses are much easier than CA curriculum and several online / offline coaching classes are available in India).
2. Go for a course in ERP - SAP, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Business Central (MS Dynamics).
3. Go for a course on Data Analytics tools (ACL, IDEA), Data Visualisation / Business Intelligence Tools (R, Power BI, Tableau, Quilkview etc.).
4. Go for a course on a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool (e.g. UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism etc.).
5. Go for a course on a GRC suite (e.g. RSA Archer, ServiceNow, SAP GRC etc. )

After gaining these degrees / certifications / skill sets, you will easily get an opportunity in an IT company, Big4, MNC, KPO, Global Delivery Centre / Shared Services Centre of an MNC / Big4.