Am an engineer who needs help!

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

13 September 2012 I completed my engineering last year 2011 with 6.8 CGPA(63% as per univ. norms).I was least interested in the engineering field and more so was never interested in those subjects(Elect. and telecom.) and hence screwed it all up. After completing my graduation i joined my father's transport firm (Proprietorship) and was contented for a while helping him out with his day to day affairs. As i became more and more interested i started loving new aspects of business and learnt about companies(how to open,manage and run them). In the meanwhile when i was really getting excited learning new things about fundamentals of commerce and economics I got the shock of my life. All of a sudden the whole business collapsed after 4 of our vehicles met with an accident and to top it all the market went through(or rather is still going through) a recession. Seeing the plight of our business and after consulting with my dad i decided to go for further studies.Well the decision was well received but after taking that decision I became overwhelmed and confused. After due diligence i thought of going for CA.This is one profession of which i had no idea prior to joining business since it was not at all a part of our science curriculum in school and i had no idea about the subjects. Since this is one subject which i started liking a lot i wanted to expand my knowledge base in it further...I am 23 now fairly good in arithmetic (hate engineering mathematics) and
My question is
1)Has anyone done that before i.e CA after engineering(if not it will motivate me to do that all the more and if yes then i would be even more confident)

2)What is the procedure to apply for the same?

3) I read in the ICAI website that any Graduate with an aggregate of more than 60% can skip CPT and directly apply for IPC.What is the procedure for that?

4)How should i go about it from now?

and so these are few questions that i have and would like that to be answered by some professional.
Thanx a lot in advance for reading a tiresome post. Honestly waiting for some help! :)

Amol S Joglekar

Amol S Joglekar (Expert)
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13 September 2012 Accept my hearty Congratulations for such a bold and frank letter. There are instances of engineers becoming CA, wing commanders are into this profession, many science graduates are currently working as practicing CAs. You can very well join the CA course through DIRECT entry as you have more than 60% Be in touch with a CA who can back up your wish. The route may be difficult but definitely not IMPOSSIBLE. Best of luck.... for any further query feel free to write at amolshankar@gmail.com

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shibu

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14 September 2012 Recently 2 students from Engineering stream came to me and told that they have joined CA. I have assisted him to remove their fear about this course. Now they are very happy pursuing the course. I took class for them and found they are confident and enjoy their new track.

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