I have cleared in May 2011 and started practise since September, 2011. If you wish to go in practice, keep following things in mind:
1. U have to keep a strong patience, because it is not easy to get clients of your choice. You have to be ready to run practise on break even for the first year. Remember expect the best and prepare for the worst.
2. If you have any friend who is CA and ready to do partnership with you, then its better.
3. Arrange an opening ceremony of your office and invite all those you know. So that you can get better response.
4. Spend enough on infrastructure in office, but not excess.
5. Keep enough working capital with you because in the beginning, you have to work for clients and since you need to develop relations, you cannot demand fees immediately.
6. Obtain information about the market rates of fees for various services. So that you can compete in market better. Co not charge high or low fees except in some special cases.