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Can i work as an artist after being a ca?

ajith (Article) (293 Points)

03 February 2012

Hi there.

I wish to be a professional artist- creating paintings and other artwork and selling them, after I qualify as a Chartered Accountant.

Are there any restrictions to this?

Thanks!

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CA.ViVeK M ACA (ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT) (28544 Points)
Replied 03 February 2012

I think your ambition is to becoming an artist but you are now at CA course. There cannot be any restrictions for creating painting and selling it.

ajith (Article) (293 Points)
Replied 03 February 2012

@ CA Vivek : I'm doubtful about AFTER qualifying CA. Because I saw that :

"A Chartered Accountant in practice CANNOT: ...

... Engage in any business other than the profession of chartered accountants unless permitted by the Council. "

in the CA act.

Will creating and selling paintings count as a profession?

pradeep (Article) (39 Points)
Replied 04 February 2012

Dear, u like arts n u can draw and paint n sell also its your choice but at the same time u will be c.a. n pursuing either employment or practice. In both the case u can draw ur paintings at home and sell informally to neighbours n friends and formally by exhibitions, its ur choice. Adding the words 'professional' before artist doesn't mean that u are prohibited to act as an artist. Unless it comes in the way of ur professional practice i dont think that u will be devoid of doing it.