29/04/2017
Students pursuing b.com (h) have great opportunity to go in different fields wheather it is finance , marketing, banking etc.
Here are some courses or career options they can go with after their graduation
1) Chartered Accountant (CA)
CA exams are conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) and requires one to clear 3 Examinations over the period of time that are CPT, IPCC and Final CA. Since you are done with your graduation, you are eligible to directly appear for IPCC which consists of two groups. After clearing one of the groups, a student is required to register for articleship with experienced CA’s for a period of two and a half years. After clearing both groups of IPCC and successfully completing your articleship you can appear for Final CA
2) Masters of Commerce (M.Com)
It is a two year program and you can pursue it from any of the recognized institutes. M.Com is a program that focuses on systematic study of Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Taxation, Marketing and Management and therefore it gives insights about all the fields.
3) Masters of Business Administration (MBA in Finance)
It is a two year program on completion of which you can easily get job in financial service sector. A good career in MBA totally depends on the credibility of the institute that you are pursuing from.
4) Business Accounting and Taxation (BAT)
This course will give practical understanding of accounting, taxation, reporting and compliance all the skills that you need in accounting firms (Big 4s), KPOs or other hard core finance and account profiles.
Right from understanding the basic journal entry, final accounts, tax compliances, we will also help you to enhance your soft skills (business communication), understanding advanced Excel and technology used in industry, the most essential, SAP training.
5) Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The CMA is offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) USA and the content is regularly reviewed by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA). To become a CMA, a student is required to clear two examinations. CMA demonstrates your professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics – making you the preferred choice of the potential employers.
6) Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
The exam is administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). A CPA qualification is similar to the Indian CA qualification. In addition to the CA qualification, a CPA will have knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAS), US federal taxation and business laws. This exam consists of 4 exams which can be completed within a period of less than a year. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the highest standard of competence in the field of Accountancy across the globe.
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Harsh*ta kaur