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IA & Risk expert (Freelancer) (198 Points)

21 May 2012

I am a CA student.. But now i realize that I dont want to have a 9-5 job as a CA. CAn you please guide me as to what other options can a CA explore??
I cant concentrate on my studies because of the frustration I get..
I love cooking, interior decoration, fashion designing, gardening& many other things. I want to have a professional life that doesnot interfere with my interest & hobbies.
PLZZZZZZZZZZZ helppppppppppppp

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Dhiren Doshi (CA, AVP- Finance ) (260 Points)
Replied 25 May 2012

Hi Khusboo, CA is for highly tough people before or after passing CA. It is not easy for people like you.

Who said it is 9-5 job? recommend u to leave it., as CA is really boring course with no creativity.

Do what u love? Money will follow.

Remember "3 idiots"

Rest your call... Hope u will decide from ur heart.

If you have joined CA course for money, U can earn it by doing what u love. I dnot understand why every commerce graduate aspire to become CA... what is there in CA?

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Monica Srivastava (CA) (180 Points)
Replied 25 May 2012

Agreed with Dhiren,Khushboo CA is a very dedicative course which needs a lot of patience & hardwork.U should be tough enough to deal with the consequences if u fail in it,a ca student should be mentally prepared before joining CA,its not like other hobbies,its time taking but it also return u respect in society,a proud of being called by word chartered accountant,so think thoroughly wheather it is the right profession 4 u or not & decide accordingly,All the best........

Dhiren Doshi (CA, AVP- Finance ) (260 Points)
Replied 25 May 2012

General public respect. Nowdays it has become normal course because of higher % passing rate. Any tom can clear it easily.

Pankaj (Student) (46 Points)
Replied 25 May 2012

well said dhiren

IA & Risk expert (Freelancer) (198 Points)
Replied 26 May 2012

I want to be a CA but I want a career that gives me flexibility. It can be partnership or freelancing :).
but it is dificult to find such opportuniy for new comer. So I was looking for that help.

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Dhiren Doshi (CA, AVP- Finance ) (260 Points)
Replied 27 May 2012

Hi Khushboo. CA is worth if u want to start ur own practice..... but to be frank..... from my practical point of view and understanding of tough practicing environment, I can suggest you not to go for CA course....

Simple reason :- Nowdays bunch of MNCin consultancy, practicing areas has sprung, besides these BIG4 has reduced their fees drastically to get more clients. they uses fresher and qualified CA like a bonded labourer and get all work done with huge work pressure and pay insignificant package.

Though We have welcomed MNC in intial stage, but to be practically speaking... they are sucking blood out of every CA life.

So if u want to start ur practice, take 5-6 years as gestation period considering if ICAI does not do anything against these MNC.

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