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English matters less..

shinoj (ab) (1201 Points)

14 March 2010

so guys if u like to do MBA from top b school the expert knowlegde of english is a must....that does not require in ca..even in ca final..Vikesh mundhra rank 3 holder of ca final june 2009 n got 3 gold medals in ca final is below average in english written ca pe 2 in hindi mediun too...his latest written article in march 2010 is the proof about his english..no doubt in professinal world anaytical skills matters more than english but ICAI should also see their students learn english too...but guys if u from hindi medium or other part of country u might not bell CAT but can get rank in CA!!!!!!!!

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Max Payne (employed) (2574 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

Dear Shinoj,

Your analysis is ill-placed.

Rank is only a ticket pass to reach an interview.

Unless u can communicate properly, u wont get a job in any MNC...

Getting medal is one thing, ace-ing interviews and getting a job is different.

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i agree wid aldrine ...these days english is very important in business field thats why people are working harder to attain good communication skill......

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(Guest)

No doubt english is important these days specially in mnc but how to convey ur message and communicate with others in any language is more important,

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CA SURENDRA KUMAR RAKHECHA (Practising CA at Surat) (26263 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

A reasonable knowledge of English is sufficient.

If one can understand your views expressed in English; it is sufficient for success.

It does not mean that I am in favour of poor English.

For CA, as rightly said by Aldrine, analytical skills is a must.

Otherwise those who are excellent in English Literature must be found at the top level of the Corporate World !

If you give lecture in ornamental English; nobody will listen because it is not understood by mass.

Practically we see on TV that most successful persons are not so excellent in English.

For CA an expert knowledge about the subject is a must which comes from practical exposure.

In my opinion; one should regularly develop his skills - whatever is the area - whether command over subjects or communication skills in English. This is the success key in CA profession.

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CA SURENDRA KUMAR RAKHECHA (Practising CA at Surat) (26263 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

One should not forget the CA Final can be passed in Hindi Medium.

If English is the only criteria; then definitely Institute could have deleted the provisions of Hindi Medium.

CAs are scattered all over India from metro cities to small towns. Those who wish to serve in small towns; English is not a problem for them at all to run their practice.

One who are not ready to upgrade their skills will never touch heights.

I have attended some seminars of ISO 9001:2000 institution at Mumbai. They interacted in Hindi as well. When I put the same question as has been asked in the forum - the reply I got - "We should talk in that language which is easy to interact by all."

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CA.Pravinchandra (Executive (F&A)) (2387 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

I think person will be recognised by his skill, ability, thoughts and attitude rather than what language he speaks.Most of the Japanies dont know ABCD but U know where they are , Most of the Chines dont know English but their Economy is faster than us and attracting global eyes..

Yes for a CA in Todays Globalised envornment English is neccessary but only that much knowledge is sufficent which enables to Understand what others are telling and make others to understand what he is telling.

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CA. RAJESH Kr. MAURYA (Chartered Accountant) (323 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

I agree with CA SURENDRA KUMAR RAKHECHA that only that much of knowledge of English is must with which you can make the other person understand what you want to convey. Ironically, in India, a person fluent in this foreign language is taken as well-resourced person, whereas the real story comes something else. In words of Baba Ramdev, In India, a person diverts his 80% of energy in learning language which he could have utilised in earning knowledge.

But, as we know, to live in a society one has to follow its rules, otherwise he would not be allowed any space in it.. Not knowing this language, may let you down at several points of time, so learn the language to express yourself in an effective way and also to answer the other person in the tone he questioned you.

Best Regards

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Arijit Bhattacharjee (ACA, M.COM) (407 Points)
Replied 14 March 2010

Most humbly to adulate all your views,

What I Personally believe is that, even though endowed with near about 100 complete languages and 1600 dialects how poor we Indians are.

Really it is such a painful affair that we are so handicapped that even on this forum we are using a language for comminucation which is supposed to be the language of those inhuman peoples who ruled us, stamped us and squeezed us to meet doom.150 years of subordination and slavery, bloodshed, divisions into 3 nations, riots and what not.

BUT ironically....... English is status, fame, name, educational benchmark.

AND rastrabhasha .... Bloody Deshi....Middle class, illiterate, rubbish.....

Wa re Wa India, Kahan ja raha tu

All with my heart I am proud to have people like SURENDRA sir on this forum.

JAYATU BHARTI, JAYATU BHARTAM

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CA Priya (CS Final) (1049 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

Passing CA is not the only requirement to reach heights.... I agree with ORE... U should be able to communicate... Though not in a classical way simple english with clarity will do good..... Cheers.....

CA. Dashrath Maheshwari (TaXpert) (15108 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

वन्दे मातरम् सुजलां सुफलां मलयजशीतलाम् शस्यश्यामलां मातरम् . शुभ्र-ज्योत्स्नाम् पुलकितयामिनीम् फुल्लकुसुमित द्रुमदलशोभिनीम्, सुहासिनीं सुमधुर भाषिणीम् . सुखदां वरदां मातरम् ॥

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Robin (AUDITOR) (854 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

1652 Languages in our country so each language has its OWN IMPORTANCE IN SUCH SOCIETY !!

Ankur Garg (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) (114783 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

Kindly consider my reply just as professional reality.

As per my understanding and observation during my professional working good knowledge of englisg with good communication skills is directly connected with your confidence during your professional life.

Your thinking that normal english is enough shows your defensive approach and nothing else and also restrict you observe correctly.

Regards

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Ankur Garg (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) (114783 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

Originally posted by : CA SURENDRA KUMAR RAKHECHA
	A reasonable knowledge of English is sufficient. If one can understand your views expressed in English; it is sufficient for success. It does not mean that I am in favour of poor English. For CA, as rightly said by Aldrine, analytical skills is a must. Otherwise those who are excellent in English Literature must be found at the top level of the Corporate World ! If you give lecture in ornamental English; nobody will listen because it is not understood by mass. Practically we see on TV that most successful persons are not so excellent in English. For CA an expert knowledge about the subject is a must which comes from practical exposure. In my opinion; one should regularly develop his skills - whatever is the area - whether command over subjects or communication skills in English. This is the success key in CA profession.

Totally disagree with the first line. This is what we called defensive approach/escape route and nothing else.

Tushar (Service) (107 Points)
Replied 15 March 2010

Believe in continuously improving your professional career. If English is going to play imporant role then no option with us...... we have to work on an english language.... why are arguing so much ......

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