Dilemma between economics honours and CA

I see a number of opportunities after economics honours like MBA in finance or masters in economics and the IES examination and when it comes to CA, i have no accounting background as i studied PCM with economics in 12th.is CA an option for me now or in future?

706 Views|Posted 2015-05-21 13:26:10
Asked by Anmol Sethi
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Mahi M
2015-05-22 14:51:51
Hi Anmol, well lot of people who are from science are opting CA nowadays. Since you have such an option in your mind go for accounting classes now itself. And you have a great advantage over the science students which is knowledge in Economics. You can pursue both at once. Opt CA and do your Honours

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GIRISH SESHAMANI
2015-05-24 18:34:38
You are talking about two different careers here. A Chartered Accountant is the financial custodian of a company. You need to have an intrinsic liking for the subject if you want to make your career in this line. To be successful as an economist, you need to have a research bent of mind. Apart from

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amanpreet singh
2015-05-22 18:38:12
Anmol i will advice u can concentrate only one course u can go ca then focus only for ca otherwise 2 course is not completed in one time

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Dr Anand Wadadekar
2015-05-22 15:17:02
CA and Economics knowledge can be a good combination. Focus 80% on CA studies and 20% on Economics honors. Economics will teach you what is finance, CA will teach you how to manage finance. Both are great courses. Good for long term

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S
2015-05-22 13:07:36
You go for economic honors and after graduation you have option to choose CA or MBA in finance. For B.Sc in economics check following top institute of india: 1. St. Stephen's College 2. Loyola College 3. Christ College 4. Lovely Professional University taking admission in top institute will affect

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Neha Agarwal
2015-05-21 15:34:00
I would like @||Govind_S|| to share his opinion.

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