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Amit Jha

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10 December 2012 ca course is a bachelor degree ?

@VaibhavJ

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10 December 2012 Hi

CA is not a Degree but a Professional Course of High Repute by Institue of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

On completion you receive certification from ICAI.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a national professional accounting body of India. It was established on 1 July 1949 as a body corporate under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 enacted by the Constituent Assembly of India (acting as the provisional Parliament of India) to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. ICAI is the second largest professional accounting body in the world in terms of membership second only to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. ICAI is the only licensing cum regulating body of the financial audit and accountancy profession in India.

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Amit Jha

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10 December 2012 Thanx vaibhav,

but this is not the right answer. my question is, it's a bachelor degree or equivalent to any degree or master?

i request to all experts plz answer and share if any written material or link available on our institute web site or in ICAI ACT or any where.

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Asha Kanta Sharma

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18 July 2024 No, the CA (Chartered Accountancy) course is not a bachelor's degree program in the traditional sense. Let me clarify the nature and structure of the CA course:

### Structure of CA Course:

1. **Foundation Course**: This is the entry-level examination for the CA course. It is open to students who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board.

2. **Intermediate Course**: After clearing the Foundation course, students can register for the Intermediate course. This course comprises two groups of subjects which students need to clear sequentially.

3. **Articleship**: After passing the Intermediate course, students are required to undergo Articleship (practical training) for a period of 3 years under a practicing Chartered Accountant.

4. **Final Course**: Once Articleship is completed and the Intermediate course is cleared, students can register for the Final course. This course consists of two groups of subjects that need to be cleared sequentially.

5. **Practical Training**: Along with the theoretical education, practical training is an integral part of the CA course. This includes working under a practicing CA and gaining hands-on experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and other areas.

### Degree vs. Professional Qualification:

- **Professional Qualification**: CA is a professional qualification awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) upon successful completion of all levels of the CA course (Foundation, Intermediate, and Final), Articleship, and meeting other requirements.

- **Recognition**: The CA qualification is recognized globally and signifies expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management, and related areas.

- **Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree**: While CA is not a traditional bachelor's degree, it is recognized by many educational institutions and employers as being equivalent to a bachelor's degree in commerce or accounting in terms of educational rigor and depth of knowledge in financial matters.

### Conclusion:

In summary, the CA course is a professional qualification rather than a bachelor's degree. It involves rigorous training, theoretical education, practical experience, and examinations conducted by ICAI. Successful completion of the CA course opens up various career opportunities in accounting, finance, audit, taxation, and consultancy both in India and internationally.

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