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CA-WHETHER AGE IS A FACTOR

PRAVIN ( M.Com ML MBA(Finance)) (352 Points)

19 July 2009

WHETHER AGE IS A FACTOR FOR STUDYING CA.. WHAT MAY BE THE MAX AGE FOR STUDYING CA AND TO GET FLOURISHED IN THE FIELD. HI FRIENDS WE MAY DISCUSS, as many are studying without giving up the course even come out unsuccessful for many years.

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RabiKiran (Paid Assistant) (29 Points)
Replied 19 July 2009

There is no age factor as such.

Even i have friends who are attempting PCC along with their parents.

This CA course has such a charm that it won't have any age factor.

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A person decided to do CA at the age of 56. His determination was strong at this age also and he took admission for the course. Inspite of opposition from his colleagues (where he was working), family members, friends, etc, he joined the course. He cleared his PE-II exam and also did articleship that too sincerely (not dummy) and also cleared the Final Exams. He completed CA at the age of 60 years. He is a co-author to a book on MAFA for CA Final. His name is Mr. S. D. Bala. The book is MAFA by Pattabhi Ram and S. D. Bala, Snow White Publications

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It is neither age nor attempts which matter for CA but only determination and the WILL TO SUCCEED.......If u look into the history of certain successful CAs u can see many have cleared after n no. of attempts but it their will to succeed propelled the to achieve the pinnacle of glory in spite of keeping so much attempts

Vijetha (Student) (387 Points)
Replied 19 July 2009

There is no age factor, coz nothing is impossible in life. Just we have to think positive.

But guys, if a senior citizen go for persuing CA, & he completes it,then he might not get a time to enjoy that life.....Lol

Sindhu .D (26 Points)
Replied 19 July 2009

i have completed my B.com 10 years back though i am 30 years now still i lost touch in subject.. now i am willing to do CA.. attempted CPT in june and disqualified :(.. hope to make it well in next attempt.

well i think age is not at all a factor to study CA.. only thing is we have to work a bit more if we don't know the subject coz we some what loose the same charm once we were in teen age :).

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BALASUBRAMANYA B N (CCI STUDENT....) (44679 Points)
Replied 19 July 2009

Nothing to worry sindhu madam, your taken ca its very great thing...we will appreciate that one..its not teen r age only thing to concentrate and confidence then any one can do it without any problem..all the best for your dec attempt..if you have confidence and hardwork then no one can stop you..all the best......

Sindhu .D (26 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

Originally posted by :Balasubramanya

thank u so much :D

what i was trying to say is.. one should put more effort since we lost in touch subject and the same enthu once we had when we r in graduation age.. a bit more effort is needed.. coz when i started preparing for CPT i didn't know anything.. i didn't remember a/cs, nor maths.. i studied all subjects again again and wrote on the books..

thanx again :)

sivaram (Asst Mgr-Taxation) (6918 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

Definitely age is not a factor u should have a burning desire to achieve something Take my case I am 40 Years old and i ma going to appear for CA (Final) in Nov 2009 even though I have cleared C.A(Inter) in Nov 2008.As my Previous Boss use to say you should have a fire in your belly then you will definitely go out and achieve something extraordinary

Gayathri (Chartered Accountant) (286 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

Pl tell me is there any use of clearing CA after many attempts, say 4-5 attempts. Do such people have any value in job market?

Sangam (CA) (1329 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

The bold decision opting 4 CA is in itself a very good step.....

I wud just like 2 say..

God helps those who help themselves.....

my wishes to Mr. Shriram sir, Sindhu mam...all d best &.best of luck....

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Sangam (CA) (1329 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

No. of attempts doesnt matter.... if d person has belief in himself & his abilities...

success is not dependent on accademics.. alone...

dose getting more no. of attempts also get gud package if dey could show der worth in work or even in interviews....

Pratik More (CA FINAL CS ICWAI AMFI IRDA CGM M.COM ALL NCFM CRTFCT CPM CPA.) (604 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

I AM HULL TO AGREE WITH ALL OF ABOVE GENTLEMEN COMMENTS...........

CA KARTHIK (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT) (189 Points)
Replied 20 July 2009

YES...AGE IS NOT A FACTOR TO PASS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT EXAMINATION AND BECOME A CA....

BUT JUST KEEP IN MIND THE OPPORTUNITIES.....IF UR WILLING TO GO FOR PRACTISE..WELL AND GOOD...

BUT FOR EMPLOYMENT... PEOPLE DONT PREFER A 40 YRS OLD NEWLY QULAIFIED CA TO BE THEIR FINANCE MANAGER.

I TOO STRUGGLED A BIT AND I BECAME CA AFTER 7 YRS OF COMPLETING MY DEGREE....NOW AM 29 PASSED WHEN I WAS 28 YRS OLD.....

GOOD LUCK...

CA NISCHAL (Business) (35 Points)
Replied 21 July 2009

I can just say that .....Knowledge comes not by age, but by experience....so it's good to know that we have Veterans along with us appearing for examinations. It's like a" Samaraweera" of Sri Lankan cricket team playing on the same pitch with "Sanath Jayasuria"...-:) . We should duly respect their efforts to accept their challange of getting this most respected degree - "CA" before their name....even at an age where most of their collegues perfer Morning Walks...Joining a club or a Library etc...Hats off to such seniors.:)