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CS vs IT job !!!

raman (Database Administrator) (41 Points)

31 July 2009

I have a dumb question here, just am shooting in the dark :)

I am in the USA, have been working for the past 12 years in IT and now am planning to come back to India for good, in 2012. Is there any age limit for ACS/PCS career ? Please feel free to suggest me anything like 'CS is worth doing ..', 'CS' earning' etc ... More over, I developed passion about pursuing this course but still debating myself on how pragmatic is it to think that I can finish the program successfully while maintainig my IT job ? I am aware that I have to come to India to appear for the exams. Basically, I am making a career shift. Does anyone have any idea how many hours per day a CS has to work if he or she is employed ?

Please share your thoughts which ever come across your mind. I'd appreciate your help.

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Sourabh Sharma (CS CA (Final) M.com NCFM Derivative Capital Market Mutual Funds) (771 Points)
Replied 31 July 2009

There is no upper age limit and lower age limit is 18 years. yes, u can do this course with ur job also, subject to a 15 months training on the completion of the course.

Company Secretary Course Scope

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Scope in India : With the onward march of globalization in India remaining unabated the corporate sector has witnessed tremendous growth. Numerous companies from diverse fields have emerged on the Indian economic scene and with it the complexities involved in the running of an organization have also skyrocketed. It is here that the role of a Company Secretary is so important to an organization or business house, since he is competent to provide sound advice on corporate, legal, secretarial, administrative and even tax related matters. While a Company Secretary can aspire to get employment opportunities in government accounts or law departments, he can become a Chairman or Managing Director of a Company or be a part of the esteemed Board of Directors of a Company.
A budding and meritorious Company Secretary can hope to start his career with a monthly remuneration of Rs.20,000 - Rs.25,000. However, for an ordinary candidate, a monthly salary of Rs.10, 000 is almost guaranteed.

Scope Abroad: Although Company Secretaries are in great demand in India, in USA, UK and other western countries the profession or the professionals do not find tailor made opportunities. This is because the Company Secretary course is based on the Companies Act 1956, which has its roots in the Indian legal and political system and does not have much relevance outside India. A qualified Company Secretary may however find employment opportunities similar to those available to Business Graduates in either USA, Australia UK or other European countries.

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Nikhil Rungta (Analyst - ICRA Limited) (385 Points)
Replied 31 July 2009

U can complatee your CS while doing continuing your IT Job. However, I guess CS wont of much use in an IT career...

Lets see wat others have to say...

ICSI ICAI ICWAI (Proffessional ) (303 Points)
Replied 31 July 2009

Go for ICWA & SAP it will rocket boost your IT carrier

lata (trainee) (23 Points)
Replied 31 July 2009

Raman,

Not only in India but also other developed countries like USA, Australia Uk etc. there is a great demand of CS professionals, CS is an officer in a company who not only the compliance officer of the company but he is also the Member of the Board of Directors, he can be a Director or Manager also.In India there is a great demand of CS professionals in companies. Even a qualified CS can practice as PCS and can earn alot like other professionals i.e.CA, Lawyers etc.

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Vineet Kumar (CA) (65 Points)
Replied 31 July 2009

I think ur thought of doing CS is not a good idea if you really want to come to india then ur experience of usa is very useful here b'cox here a US return guy is like a masters so don't worry & came to india we all are here to welcome u.