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The cohort at IIMs and NUS is very different in terms of diversity and experience. IIMs have almost half of their cohorts fresh out of college whereas NUS has most of the participants who have reasonable work experience. Singapore being a finance hub attracts an extraordinary exposure in term of learning which IIMs and most top B-Schools in India cannot. Also, the median CTC that is offered at NUS is way higher than that at IIMs. If we see the course fee, the MBA from NUS costs around 40-50L INR whereas the fee for the full-time MBA from IIM A, B and C costs between Rs 17 to Rs 22 lakhs. The student pedigree at IIMs A/B/C and NUS is equally impressive. CAT percentile of 99 and above and GMAT scores of 720 and above ensure only the top minds enter.
The global MBA experience, in my opinion, is what makes NUS slightly better but if someone wants to pursue MBA without much experience, IIMs are an excellent option.

Both are good and I am not being diplomatic, I mean it. Syllabus coverage of both the courses is excellent and standard of questions asked in exams are also very good. If you are looking for starting a firm then CA has more scope then CMA for now but the scope for CMA for practice is also going to increase with GST coming into action. And for various relevant job purposes both the courses are given the same weightage in most of the cases. I know many people who are holding high level positions (related to finance etc) as a proud CMA in various government companies and Multinational Corporations. I also want to add that rumour of CMA being easy is totally false. Actually it can be said it is tougher because there are 8 papers in CMA Inter but only 7 papers in CA IPCC. One more point, there are no gaps between exams in case of CMA but in case of CA, students get one day for revision before each exam. Finally I want to conclude with saying both the courses are great in their own ways, you can go for anyone of them. Hard work together with proper strategy is the key for passing and success as well.

CMA vs CIMA: An Overview
The CMA qualification is granted by the Institute of Management Accountants and is also known as IMA. CIMA stands for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, is a designation which comes from the UK.
Membership and Network
Both qualifications were conventional since a long time, but CIMA has a much superior presence with 218K members and students. IMA has around 70,000 members.
Global Presence
In terms of global presence, CIMA conventionally has a more global presence and is well familiar in most places less so in the US but more so in the UK and Commonwealth countries. In current years, the CMA (now CPA) Canada and CMA Australia are getting more widespread in their respective countries so CIMA is disputably less sought after in these countries.
On the other hand, IMA has been vigorously building up its universal presence, remarkably in developing countries e.g. China and the Middle East. For now, CMA is well established in China and is head-to-head with CIMA in the Middle East.
At the same time, CIMA pairs up with AICPA to establish a new qualification known as CGMA. CIMA members can pretty much pay to get the new designation before 2015.
Conclusion
There isn't a superior or simpler qualification. As fellow reader Gunner pointed out in the comment section, while CMA may look easier with only two parts in the exam, it needs a Bachelor degree, vs a high school diploma in CIMA. Or looking at it the other way, as CIMA has a lower entry barrier, it has a more comprehensive exam with extra papers and time/effort in the preparation.
A more important consideration is where you would like to work in a longer term. This will help you select the qualification best suited in that region.

Some of the useful books are listed below. Try solving for the topic you wish to enhance your skills on.
Quantitative:
The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review
Total GMAT Math: Volume 1
GMAT Advanced Quant: 250+ Practice Problems & Bonus Online Resource
GMAT Geometry (Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides) - (For Geometry preparation)
GMAT Algebra Strategy Guide (Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides) (Covers all topics of algebra)
Verbal and Grammar
GMAT Sentence Correction (Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides)
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2017 with Online Question Bank and Exclusive Video (Good book, Covers all the topics that are to be used to preps for GMAT)
Essay writing for GMAT
MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building to Essay Writing (Magical Book on eassy writing)
Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way into the Graduate School of Your Choice
Reasoning-
GMAT Critical Reasoning (Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides)
Good Luck!

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is a leading international accountancy body. The ACCA qualification is recognised and is treated in other countries as being equivalent to their local qualification. It is definitely a good qualification for those want to make their career as 'Accountants'. It has good scope into Accountancy.
MBA in finance can play various roles and get a job in some finance, banking, insurance, asset management or some other related company. Finance is the life blood of business. In such a scenario the aspirant will surely grow as experience grows. Students pursuing an MBA in Finance gain the business and financial skills needed to work in a number of enterprises. They often have access to top-notch internship opportunities while still in school, and they generally command better positions and higher salaries upon graduation.
Jobs after MBA in Finance
Accounting Manager.
Chief Financial Officers.
Cash Managers.
Manager Consultants.
Investment Banking Associates.
Credit Managers & Specialists.
Financial Analyst.
Corporate Controllers.
Moreover, MBA creates managers and ACCA creates Accountants.

Majority of the CAT aspirants, before going for books first they start their own preparation in all the functional areas. Secondly, they should opt best coaching institute available to them nearby, normally, they can get good material provided by the coaching institutes. Further if they want, basically they can start with the external material like RS Agarwal as basic version of quantitative techniques later they can go for Sarvesh Verma of recent edition. For English basically one can start with Wren and Martin. Later they can follow the material provided by the coaching institute. However, regular practice in all function areas that would provide great success to any aspirant to conquer CAT examination with good score and percentile. Steadfastness, hardship is the only key factors for success.

Hi,
Thanks for A2A.
Yes CAs are most eligible to become CEOs. There are many in public and private sectors like Mr Rameswar Thakur, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Mr. Shekhar Kapoor and many more CAs are CEOs.
The training and experience gained through CA route are very helpful when stepping up to CEO position.But being CEO is not an easy job. It requires extra qualities like people management, managerial skills e.t.c.
As pointed out in the earlier answer a CEO must be a clear visionary, an excellent communicator and most importantly a good strategist.
Doing CA does give you the opportunity and the qualification to take up the job.
Let me give you few examples :
Kumar Mangalam Birla : CA Kumar mangalam birla is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest conglomerate corporations in India.
Naina Lal Kidwai : She is currently the Group General Manager and Country Head of HSBC India. She is the Former President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Government of India honoured her with PADMA SRI.

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is the certification provided by CFA Institute. The exam is categorized into 3 levels, based on the level of difficulty of the exam. Level I exam is held twice a year whereas Level II and Level III are held only in June.
The CFA exam essentially tests your fundamental knowledge in finance domain. Anyone having a graduate degree is eligible to appear for the exam. People having degrees in domains other than finance are also eligible. These days engineers, doctors, MBAs who want their career in risk management, investment banking, opt for this exam. A lot of business schools and firms also give preference to candidates who already have certifications. Often, candidates who want to pursue a masters degree in finance, go for both CFA program charter and MBA.
CFA degree is recognized worldwide by the investment banks and firms in financial services domain. Qualifying CFA program can certainly help candidates seeking a career in finance and risk management. Students also go for CFA program charter even post MBA or while doing MBA. Passing all the 3 levels could take about 3 years, to appear for each level in each year. Preparation for the exam could be pretty rigorous and demanding if you are from a non-finance background.
The CFA Institute provides the following breakdown of the most common professions:
1. 5% Relationship Manager.
2. 16% Research Analyst.
3. 7% Chief Executive.
4. 7% Consultant.
5. 5% Corporate Financial Analyst.
6. 5% Financial Advisor.
7. 23% Portfolio Manager.
8. 6% Risk Manager.
I hope this would suffice.

Here are few tips to crack the examination:
-Set your plan and keep time for revision and solving mock test papers.
-Time management is very important at every single point of time till the final day and even on the exam day.
-Be positive. Maintain a good balance between your accuracy and solving time.
-Be focused and calm.
-Keep all the formulas and tricks handy and revise on a daily basis.
-Don't be emotional while solving or appearing in the exam. Manage your time wisely.
-Make daily/weekly targets and pen down the progress.
-Revise the syllabus as per the study plan.
-Solve previous years questions as per the time frame guidelines of the actual exam. This will give you a look and feel of the actual exam.
-Manage your time well.
-Keep calm and stay cool.
-One year is good enough time but competition is also getting tough day by day. Candidates should be ready for it beforehand.
Good luck.

CFA is a moderate level exam and you can pass it with 4-6 months of preparation.
Most important is having a proper plan and sticking to it.
Start with how many hours you have on week days. Try to study at least 1-2 hrs on week days.
You have to dedicate your weekends completely to the preparation and avoid the temptation of relaxing on those days. I would suggest minimum 6-8 hrs on weekends at least. Actually the time required will vary from person to person depending n his intellectual capability.
Make sure you use trusted resources and focus on solving more problems and not only reading the theory.
If you are using Schweser's material then make sure that you attempt at least three tests from that in real like exam situations. So keep on studying and give some tests.
Most importantly utilize your weekends properly. All the best!

Both the universities are good. Let me tell you, the B.Com programme is one of the fortes of LPU. Its eligibility is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English or equivalent. The focuses on developing the following abilities in a student:
Business knowledge: Develop knowledge of the main types of business transactions and documentation and how these are recorded in an accounting system. Financial Statement Analysis: Analyse financial statements for investment and business decisions. Business Ethics: Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values, and judgment. Governance and Sustainability: Describe business organization structures, functions, governance, organizational culture, and social responsibilities
Leadership and Teamwork: Apply leadership and team management principles in the motivation and development of individuals. Problem-solving: Appreciate and participate in national and international debates and discussions on economic, commercial, and business issues. Functions of Business: Execute planning, budgeting, forecasting as well as internal financial reporting functions in the organizations as per globally accepted standards. Practicality: Apply accounting and auditing practices in global organizations. The course has Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs, etc. Are an integral part of the curriculum. Industry Experts and deliver some courses to students in online/ blended mode (Live Online/ Offline) to constantly upgrade the learning experience. International Visit/ International Exchange, Student Competitions, Industry Live Projects, Mentorship, Internship, and Cutting Edge Simulations are other highlights of the. LPU is now among the Top 200 Universities Globally as per Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
Accredited by ACBSP (USA). India Today Ranks LPU Among Top Six Promising Universities of The Country
The highest Package offered was 19.25 LPA (Deshaw India Pvt. Ltd. )while the average package was 3.4lpa. Students are placed in renowned companies like Deshaw India, Khimji Ramdas, Click Labs, Extra Marks, MCAFEE SOFTWARE, Federal Bank, Think & Learn, Stelios Asset Management, and a couple of others.