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Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants manage audits, taxes and company finances, and advise businesses on money decisions.

Class 11–12 subjectsAny stream
Entrance / admissionCA Foundation / CA Intermediate
DegreeChartered Accountancy (ICAI)
DurationAround 4.5–5 years

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: any streamMaths helps; Commerce is common but science students do join.
  2. 2CA FoundationRegister with ICAI after Class 12 and clear the Foundation exam.
  3. 3CA Intermediate + articleshipPractical training with a CA firm.
  4. 4CA FinalQualify and become a member of ICAI.

What a chartered accountant does

  • Audit company accounts
  • Plan and file taxes
  • Advise on budgets, investments and compliance
  • Help businesses grow and stay legal

Entrance exams & admission

  • CA FoundationBy ICAI, after Class 12
  • CA IntermediateSecond level
  • CA FinalFinal level

Where you may work

CA firms, companies of every size, banks, government, or your own practice.

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Every business needs accounting and tax expertise; CAs are respected and well paid in India and abroad.

Specialise later

  • Audit
  • Taxation
  • Corporate finance
  • Forensic accounting
  • Financial advisory