05 February 2017
Once a candidate has passed the examination, there are several options ahead of him. He could either serve in an industry or opt for government service. There is plenty of scope in the banking and insurance sectors. There is always the option of practising as a consultant. A third option is to impart teaching at institutes or at universities. Higher academic pursuit for a doctorate is also possible. The ICWAI programme has been recognised by Association of Indian Universities for admission to Ph. D courses in commerce and allied subjects. The returns: For a cost accountant, there is no fixed pay scale. It depends entirely on the organisation that he is employed in.