CA Is My Passion...... ( IPCC - Nov 2011, BCOM) (188 Points)
13 January 2010Hey , anybody please let me know the difference between ca and icwa . Do both have same career opportunity , employment, economic gain and also which course is the best ? PLEASE REPLY PROMPTLY YOUR REPLIES SHALL LET ME PICK MY WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................
CA CS Amit Borade
(Chief Accountant)
(2828 Points)
Replied 13 January 2010
CA vs. CWA
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Chartered Accountancy |
ICWA - Cost Accounting
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scope of study |
In depth knowledge on every aspects of accounting, auditing and taxation.
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Understanding the role and aspects of cost and financial management to ensure a fine balance between expenditures and available resources.
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area of specialisation |
CAs are involved in core accounting work, looking into day-to-day business.
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Cost accountants are involved in the costing part of financial transactions.
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If you are extremely good at accounting and number crunching, and wish to make a great career out of it, go for CA.
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If you are comfortable with accounting and interested in cost management part of it, cost accounting (ICWA course) would suit you.
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Source: https://genwis.com/commerce/compare/ca_vs_icwa.htm
Sharangdhar
(CPA CISA exp in IFRS )
(264 Points)
Replied 13 January 2010
Oh you are asking to differentiate between Gate 1 and Gate 2 of Hell !
ICWA - CA = IW so IW is perhaps the only difference.
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