How can I become an accountant? What are the career prospects for the same?

Hi Swameeka, Becoming an accountant requires advanced education, formal certification and a firm commitment to learning the trade. Steps to be followed: 1. Earn a right degree: bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is considered the minimum education requirement for those who plan to become a CPA. 2. Pick a specialty: Accountants and CPAs 3. Decide between Accountant and CPA 4. Pass CPA exam 5. Land into a entry level job Other than this: 1. You may opt for professional program such as:- *Chartered Accountancy *Company Secretary *CWA/ICWA- Cost Accountancy *C.R.I.S.I.L Certified Analyst Program 2. You may also consider short term course like *Diploma in Accounting & Taxation *Certified Industrial Accountant Plus *Certificate Course in Accounting (TALLY) All the above suggested promises to offer an enormous scope with lucrative options. Once done with B.COM along any of the above can get you excellent career opportunities in the field of Finance, Banking, Audit Firms, Treasury Management, etc. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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