Is CA Worth It in 2024? Should YOU go for it?

[@srishtigupta8230]

Bhaiya MBA's from even tier 2 colleges are getting 14-20lpa packages and they pretty much party all through their MBA, still everyone says they are preferred for finance roles as compared to CAs and that CAs mostly get accounting roles only. Can you please make a video about the market trends and opportunities for CAs? MBA grads are 22-24 years old these days and have the security of getting the degree once they've got a decent college, but in CA the risk, efforts and sacrifice is very high. Do you think would it be better to do MBA after graduation instead of CA?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Hi, I know that CAs deserve more money, a lot more money, than they're given for the amount of hard work that they do. But I can't compare the salary packages of CA and all the other courses like CFA and MBA because I've only worked as a CA and only have a rough idea about what MBAs get offered. For such comparisons, maybe @CAShivamPalan or @Careers360 can be of more help. PS: I don't know if it counts under tier 2 or not, but I know what type of package a good college in Gurgaon can get you. And I know it to be less than what CAs get for that same role. There are a lot of MBAs working for 3.5 to 4 LPA. A LOT. And there are a lot of CAs working for 1 cr LPA or even more (maybe after adding another degree which isn't too tough after doing CA). But I don't have all the statistics on this, so I don't want to misguide people. All I can say is that CA was worth it for me and if I wanted a high package salary, I could've gotten it in certain industries. I could've also enhanced my CV with CFA or MBA if a higher package was all I wanted. None of those other degrees would, however, build my character the way CA did. That's more important to me since I'm in business now. I hope this helps.

[@srishtigupta8230]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Thanks for the insight!

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

And one more thing. If you compare the packages available to CAs who clear CA Final in the first attempt with those 14-20 LPA packages for tier 2 colleges, you'll be pleasantly surprised (If you're a CA student, of course).

[@Mohit_Taank]

Mba is only worth it if its from blacki or tier 1 clg and ur concern of 12-14lpa from tier 2 is genuine but how many of those will get opportunity nd that too of who is best in academic, did multiple projects nd have extra skill to offer Nobody gives job on ur degree in corporate if u have skill then only u can survive If planning to do mba try for blacki only (it's tough to get)

[@srishtigupta8230]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Where can I get the information regarding the packages qualified CAs are getting? and yes, i'm a CA student

[@niranjant857]

Being a CA Final student i am very depressed due to many reason and you made my day to boost confidence towards FINAL examinations

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I'm happy I could be of help to you

[@AshokWadhwa-jp5mu]

It is easiest exam of all three exams,and now a days CA final exams have became very comfortable and passing percentage has risen very high,you shouldn't be depressed,you will definitely clear these exams 🔥🔥🔥ca final now a days became very ordinary exam

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@AshokWadhwa-jp5mu It's crackable and doable, but not easy or ordinary. Easier than before but still tough.

[@K9_Jerry]

"The problem with people is that they always see things relatively. If we look at things in absolute terms, CA is a gold mine. However, people who don't want to put in the effort never get it. I am pursuing CMA. People often ask me, 'Why not CA?' and honestly, I don't have an answer. Why can't we just stop comparing?" people often get caught up in comparisons and relative thinking, which can lead to unnecessary doubts and questions. It's essential to focus on your own goals and aspirations.

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I agree

[@CA_Hardev_Jadeja1]

Degree jyada matter nahi karti. At the end everything depends in the person's capability and efforts. You can be successful without degree and unsuccessful with degree.

[@XvxbmMnnnjf]

Tujhe job milii 😂😂

[@nidhijha7714]

Well thank you sir for this video ( and ofcourse to yt for recommending it). The video you mentioned initially, I've already seen it ,and was very worried if I should be doing it as I recently got my foundation study mat delivered and I am to prepare for it. But through your video I get to if you've commitment, consistency,and strong mental health,you can go for it ❤ Also I'll be doing bcom.h from regular college for my holistic development no matter how hard it take as it has been rightly said no pain no gain 🙂...

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Happy to help!

[@jaydeepagarwal5667]

I think if anybody wants to go for finance roles go for CFA and for audit as wells as accountjng roles go for CA pls do not do MBA from the college lower than Tier -2 no meaning in doing that but inspite of all these drawbacks I would still prefer anyone to pursue CA/CFA rather than MBA to go for finance roles the main advantage there if you wanna gain knowledge then CA/CFA would help you you will not be able to get it in MBA colleges and of course knowledeg is everythkng if your concepts are not clear then nothing will help you in the industry. So anytime Professional Courses are better to pursue MBA is for Personality grooming.

[@ecstatic2265]

@@jaydeepagarwal5667 hello sir, what are your views about US CPA and it's opportunities in India. Would be more than grateful to have your enlightenment 🙏😃

[@jaydeepagarwal5667]

@@ecstatic2265 US CPA is more for US in India the opportunities are available for CMA/CA.

[@ecstatic2265]

@@jaydeepagarwal5667 do you mean there are no opportunities for CPA in India? You can frame and modify the sentence in a better manner. Opportunities are available but it's comparatively less as compared to Indian CA, and that makes absolute sense, complete ownership and authority is given to Indian courses in Indian companies, but US companies who have opened their shared service centres in India and USI/GDS/SDC/KGS section of Big4's provide ample opportunities. Correct me if I'm wrong sir, any insights from you to update my knowledge and enlighten me would be appreciable 🙏🙏🙏

[@abkibaarCApaar]

Thankyou sir for Addressing This problem..😊

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@pulkitmehendiratta4665]

Hi Apoorv, I am doing CA Articleship and completed 16 months of articleship. My articleship experience is horrible. I am very nervous and don't know what to do because learning is poor. Although I am getting ample time to study, but I am nervous.I am in CMA and CS Final as well

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

It's okay, you can get better experience post-qualification in a better firm, whether it's Big 4 or something else. Focus on what's in your control, focus on your studies.

[@pulkitmehendiratta4665]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal I want to get into Industry.

[@pulkitmehendiratta4665]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Thanks a lot Apoorv

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@pulkitmehendiratta4665 You can try industrial training. Or you can apply for industry jobs after CA.

[@pulkitmehendiratta4665]

@CA_Apoorv_Singhal I agree Apoorv. Currently, looking for Industrial training

[@Samroha26]

This man is the definition of how to say things without exaggerating. crisp, clear and to the point. and i feel ICAI too is working on the drawbacks rightnow, like they are organizing various activities at the branch level, regional level and the national level to help the CA Aspirants to touch grass!

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@TheAdityak777]

Hi Aproov. Thank you for the informative video. Is CA doable along with your 9-6 job? I wanted to pursue this course however I cannot leave my current job as I am the only earning member of my family. Could you please advise?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Thank you! You'll need to go for articleship in which you'll have to work for minimum wages for 2 years with no guarantee of passing. And then study for 6 months dedicatedly. And that's just CA Final. So I don't think CA is a good idea. You can go for CFA or executive MBA. ACCA has mentorship, like articleship, but I don't know how much you'll get paid during that period. Similarly for US CPA, I don't how much you'll get paid before qualification. You can check out @Careers360 or some other platform to evaluate all your options.

[@Eroorzx57]

Years ka experience ko kuch minutes me share karne ke liye thnks bhaiya btw cma foundation student ❤️

[@hariom0101]

Ayoo Intelligent Mohit Version From Another Universe 😮

[@kArANsiNGh-od8es]

Very informative ❤

[@piyalibhattacharya2153]

I have 2.5 years of experience from big 5. Now planning to switch. Have offer of 12 lacs p. a(fixed pay) from one of largest AMC. My group 2 is pending. I am sure that i will clear in Jan. How much can i expect post CA?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I don't know how much can you expect post CA, but I know that CA and semi-qualified will not be valued at the same level.

[@piyalibhattacharya2153]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal I so agree on this. That's why clearing 3 papers is of utmost importance.

[@Sarthaksinghsk]

Sir I'm a cs student and i have lots of doubt its scope and growth package sometimes feeling demotivated by some ca students they said like cs is not worth it low salary and all that please make a video on that sir ❤❤

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Hi, I haven't done CS and don't know much about the job prospects after doing it, so I can't comment on it. Such a video by me would be based on research only. You could check some channels focused on CS for this purpose.

[@komaldogra2779]

Hlo sir. What is your opinion on online MBA specifically for CA students?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I'm sorry, I've never explored that option. So I have no clue about its prospects.

[@komaldogra2779]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal ok sir

[@lintojoevarghese104]

Hi , im a qualified us cma , and im planning to to CA , since i have a backup, is it okay to jump in ?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

You'll have to work for a stipend for 2 years, I don't know if you'd want that after working as a CMA. Also, CA is not known to give very high packages. You can try if you want to, no harm in it. Evaluate the time and effort required and also the packages you can expect after it before you jump in. Also, here are some other options that you can explore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5WVeppsmch_itUsi=2zFW4jUaIq7HEwCI

[@duskydewdrop]

Hello brother. Hope u r doing well. My name is Harshini and I'm a CA inter student from Chennai. I have completed B com accounting and finance from a prestigious college in Chennai and joined ca intermediate via the direct entry route in the new course. Last 2023 Aug month, I joined a very big coaching center (I don't wanna name it) and paid as a whole of 1.3L and they didn't even finish the portions and classes were completed only on the month of march. I had only one month for the may exam and I tried to prep only one group but I didn't give the exams this may due to a less time availability and lack of prep. Then I got classes from outside from good faculties and started prep for September exams but however I was very depressed due to wasting money and blew up the September exams too. It took many days for me to recover and I am now preparing group 1 for Jan attempt. I just want an opinion from you brother. I feel like I missed an opportunity to work and study ca simultaneously as my college had great companies on campus interviews. I'll admit I took ca for the money and not because I was very keenly interested in it, I like the subjects in it but I don't have the die hard passion like many students have. I like finance and I am planning to do cfa but it's very costly so I thought I'll get a job and do it simultaneously and I have this lingering question of what if I don't clear it too because the financial loss will be even more great. I want to work and study and I tried to apply for some jobs but my application was rejected every time as I don't have enough things in my resume. So I thought I'll finish at least ca inter and apply for a job in some finance field. Is this idea okay brother? I kind of lost a little interest in doing ca but I wasted so much of my mother's money and I just want to at least finish intermediate since it can make me get a job easier. But I'm not planning to drop ca intermediate even tho I lost a little interest in it? Can u suggest me what to do I like finance but idk what to do in that field except for cfa? I really want to go to a job for at least some time after intermediate. I have decided to do some finance courses side by side and not drop work if I get one. But my first step is to clear inter sir. My main motive is to earn good money by doing some extra courses sir. Because my parents expect me to finish ca inter at least before I drop CA as a whole and I've no choice also. I'm so sorry for the long message. I hope u can give me some solid advice and understand my situation. Thank you :)

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Please watch this video to understand when to quit CA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKusXqJ5rKhjaqssi=cdTWva51L8o_Uj2z And watch this video to see backup options for CA students: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5WVeppsmch_itUsi=F6E1HoYVBEtpyJii If you still have any doubts after watching these then feel free to ask me.

[@duskydewdrop]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal okay sir thank you very much. Will reach out to u if I have any more doubts 👍

[@Rudra-v2w]

sir im a student who did 12 this year... I have thought of pursuing CA and CMA together Now here are my doubts sir 1 should focus only one or both can be done simultaneously since the base is almost similar? 2 does the college matter from where we do our undergraduation ? Like i couldn't get into du but got into other college which also a good college and have decided to do bcom(h) from there. I'm ready to all the pain, give efforts and sacrifice whatever these two degree ask for but i want to do it.. Also is there any chance that after all these i would be able study at Harvard business school or any other international prestigious business school

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Yes, CA and CMA are complimentary. You can focus on CA Inter first and then clear CMA Inter. You'll have extra time in college. I think it is a good thing that you're going to a regular college, whichever college it might be. I don't know about the criteria for Harvard or others, but I know that the Dean of HBS is (or was) a CA. So, it's definitely valuable.

[@aimtechgaming1814]

sir main efforts daalne ke liye ready hun but my memory is very weak.. can i still clear ca?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Memorisation will be a lot in CA. So, you'll need to work on that. You can try Foundation and Inter with college and you'll get an idea in CA Inter. If you think it's not for you then you can do something else that doesn't require so much memorisation.

[@snehaaggarwal9214]

Sir like CA mei interest factors kaise smj ayege like I am literally confused about to do CA or not need a real insight of what actually CA works and how?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

My dad was a CA and I also couldn't properly understand what a CA does until I entered the CA course. And no web series can really show you what a CA does. You can check out the course details: resource.cdn.icai.org/75086bos60514-icai-prospectus-new.pdf Maybe this will give you an idea. Also, if you go for CA, do it with a regular college so that in case you don't like it, you have an option to switch to something else.

[@snehaaggarwal9214]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Thank you so much for your guidance.❤. Sir like what's your experience after becoming CA what roles did you perform? Again thank you sir for reverting me.

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@snehaaggarwal9214 I worked in FDD for a year, it's like an audit of an M&A deal. Now I'm in a business. So I'm applying my knowledge here.

[@snehaaggarwal9214]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Thank you sir for giving me such insights and guidance ❤.

[@kreativeideas6697]

I have one doubt why corporate employee left there job start youtube why many ca become teacher ???😢

[@vivansourish3820]

❤

[@gen_z_spirituality5060]

is company secretary worth doing ?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

It's primarily focused on the Companies Act and I wasn't interested in that, so I never went for it. I know there are practicing CS who are doing very well for themselves, so it's definitely worth something. But I'm not sure about all the career prospects and salary expectations of CS so I can't be of much help to you.

[@Pawan-km5qd]

Please make video of cma course

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I can’t, I have never studied for CMA and have no clue about its career prospects. It would be a simple research based video then and I won’t be adding any value.

[@AbhiAbhi-tv3bf]

Is CMA worth doing

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I don't know

[@PriyanshuGehlot-f7d]

Bhaiya After 12th ke bad me Ek successful CA banne me Minimum to minimum kitna Saal lagte hai as a ca settle hone me.....minimum after 12th....

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

CA ban ne me 4.5 to 5 years minimum lagenge. What do you mean by successful - money, fame or something else?

[@rudragehlot466]

Bhaiya 12th ke bad CA foundation.Inter.Final Thino Exam me hum agar 2 2 Attempt me clear karte hai toh kitne saal lagte hai after 12th Thino Exam 2 2 2 Attempt me clear karte hai or Ahmedabad Pune mumbai etc cities me CA Articleship me minimum to minimum kitne stipend miltha hai bhaiya please mere dono question ka answer dena please....

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

3.5 years is the minimum. 4.5 to 5 years honge in 2-2 attempts scenario. The stipend depends on the firm.

[@aimtechgaming1814]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal sir i am an 11th grader and might be wrong but isn't duration for articleship 2 years now? then ova it should be just 3.5 years?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@aimtechgaming1814 Yes, I changed my answer. I rechecked the course details and Foundation and Inter timelines have been reduced.

[@zubairmakandar4305]

​@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal sir 12 mere 48% percent hai kya me Ca bane sakta hu plz batao

[@shishirraut4152]

CFA is just a piece of cake for CA 😆

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Compared to CA - yes. But no disrespect for CFA Exams, I still had to study for 6 months to clear level 2 in one go with good marks.

[@VimlaSuthar-s5x]

But the more sweetness is not good for anyone 😂😂😂

[@chiragwadhwa4795]

Have you done both brother ?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@chiragwadhwa4795 I have cleared CFA level 2, but haven't given level 3 yet.

[@pepa_show]

Did CA earn well ?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

If you look at CAs who qualify at 21 and compare their salary to anyone, then yes. In general, they'll never have to be unemployed. But they don't earn as much as they deserve, especially people who clear after multiple attempts. They can earn a lot, compared to all other degrees, by adding more degrees and switching from typical CA-related work.

[@dakshkhanchandani8303]

Bhaiya if CA is an introvert can excel in job?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Hi, yes he/she can. Introverts can also learn how to open up more and be more expressive. If you think any aspect of your behaviour needs improvement, you can work on it slowly and steadily. Plus, there are different levels of being an introvert and social media makes even the most extroverted person feel like an introvert.

[@kaludancharan7538]

Bhai meri age 19 aur 22 age mein ca clear kar dunga to sath mein collaborate karenge Jai hind jai ca ❤

[@Abhisheksharma-rf3qh]

What about cpa?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

I’m not a CPA and never thought of doing it. I can only tell you about CA and CFA.

[@jainamshah6920]

​@@CA_Apoorv_Singhalcan u make a video for CPA too as I m looking it for a backup plan

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@jainamshah6920 I could, but it won't be very useful as I don't have any first-hand experience and it would be just a research-based video. You can check @Careers360 for guidance or some KZbinr who is a CPA (and maybe also a CA).

[@why_choose_u]

Jisko angor nhi milte vo bolte hee h ki angor khate thee. Bhai CA too ban nhi paya CFA bna, isliye bolega hee. 😂

[@HEALTHINFO106]

Bhai sabse imp jis hoti time life me tu, ca takes 5 year where can do both acca and cfa in same time

[@Awesome-kd1gh]

​@@HEALTHINFO106acca and cfa are pretty costly

[@HEALTHINFO106]

@@Awesome-kd1gh yeah but we are adult now, we can do part time job

[@Awesome-kd1gh]

@@HEALTHINFO106 In india well that's not easy specially for girls

[@HEALTHINFO106]

@@Awesome-kd1gh I know girl doing part time job as well professional course it's upon youhow you see the problem

[@Mishu787]

Vaibhav Taneja CFO ...Tesla 😂😂😂

[@MasterYadu]

Bro if you search nifty 50 companies CFOs you will find that 80% of them are CAs.

[@Mishu787]

@@MasterYadu 👍🥰

[@tchaitanya2231]

You look similar to Mohit from Comicverse

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

So I've heard

[@ecstatic2265]

Hey sir, how are prospects of CPA in India, is there employability, do you see CPAs working in MNCs and big4s around you or your colleagues? Kindly answer sir 🙏

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

CPA is American CA. So only companies like Deloitte USI which cater specifically to the US will offer you jobs, or maybe some other firms with decent exposure to the US. Or you could apply for jobs in the US - in this case H1B ki politics dekh lena. US GAAP is different from all other accounting standards, so it's not highly compatible with other CA/CPA degrees like ACCA or CA which are based on IFRS. In any case, doing CPA after CA is fairly easy and doing ACCA is even more so because almost everything is the same and you get an exemption from "mentorship" and 9 out of 13 subjects (in ACCA, not CA). CA Kushal Lodha did ACCA after CA and, if I remember correctly, he scored World Rank 2 or 3 in just 3 days of studies. That's the difference between Indian CA and all other CA/CPA degrees.

[@ecstatic2265]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Thankyou sir for an answer. Means alot 🙏 Sir, not everyone can sustain & prosper in the rigorous and rigid environment which ICAI demands by making students read heavy pile of books which could weigh even more than their own weight, not everyone can sit through 4 modules of each subject in CA curriculum, it's not everyone's cup of tea. That's why people who can afford foreign courses are choosing them over Indian CA. I have personally decided to pursue CPA US, and the global delivery services section of all the big fours and US based MNCs offers jobs to US CPA. I have confirmed it with a few chartered accountants working in this field. And asking your opinion is it a good choice if I want to pursue a career in GDS/USI section of big fours after completion of CPA? Are there opportunities as per your experience? Your insight and guidance would be appreciated 🙏

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@ecstatic2265 I think you're making a good choice because yes, the pressure of CA is too much and it's not for everyone. CPA is a good degree to pursue. And yes, you can also get a good career in GDS/USI with Indian CA (I think that's what you were asking). I have many CA friends in those companies/departments.

[@ecstatic2265]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal no sir, I mistakenly wrote CA in place of CPA. That was a typo error on my part, apologies for misinterpretation and difficulty in comprehension on your part. I wanted to ask is ‘CPA’ a good career option if I want to have a career in USI/GDS section of big fours and US based MNCs? Do CPAs have an edge in USI/GDS section over CAs in any form and manner? Or do they prefer to hire CAs only? Sorry for the disturbance sir, but your opinion could be an aid to shape my career further, because my decision will highly be backed by suggestions of professionals which I'm gathering from everywhere by reaching them out. 🙏

[@ecstatic2265]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal sir if I ask your opinion regarding your past work experience in industry, which is better amidst CPA and ACCA regarding career prospects and employability. What would be your suggestion to a person who has freshly stepped in to pursue a professional course.

[@amankishore955]

Bro you look like youtuber comicverse

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

So I've been told in the comments

[@sohan1312]

Comic verse 💀💀

[@im_sachinyadav]

Mohit jaisa lg rha h😅

[@Xenon55584]

🤣👍true h bhai

[@Mongia_803]

Hii bhaiya Am in CA finals ryt now but plz can u told as am planning to do all three levels of CFA after CA will it be add a value to my CA degree or can I expect something between 15-18 LPA after level 3 completion, if I chose to get into Investment banking or private Equity or portfolio management, Am asking for Standalone Career scope after becoming CFA.

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

Hi, I couldn't understand your question properly. I don't know what's the earning potential for CFA on a standalone basis or with CA since I never applied for a job as a CFA candidate or charter holder. But it will definitely be valuable in the Investment Banking and PE sector.

[@Mongia_803]

@@CA_Apoorv_Singhal Yes bhaiya u answered rightly my Que but wanna ask u about Chances of getting employed in these fields after completion of level 3 , Will it be >90%?

[@CA_Apoorv_Singhal]

@@Mongia_803 I don't know about placement rates

[@Dedddddo]

My brother who's a Ca earns 19cr p.a package in bcg

[@harshit1355]

Lpa

[@Dedddddo]

@@harshit1355 cr bro

[@Mongia_803]

@@harshit1355 She is just scammer have seen her comments more than once on different videos , everytimes she tells different packages offered to her brother as a CA 🤷‍♂️

[@harshit1355]

@@Mongia_803 fake account hai

[@Dedddddo]

@@harshit1355 sad but I can guess your upcoming package to not be more than 5lacs p.a