What is better : CA or CS

Chartered Accountancy (CA) and Company Secretary (CS) are two most popular courses for Commerce students. Which one do you think offers better Job prospects to students?

1 Follower | 18.5k Views | Posted 2011-12-27 16:21:38
Started by aru chopra

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    Sanjay Khimesara | Contributor-Level 10

    2012-01-10 18:44:36
    CA is more generic whereas CS become generic.Though both are good
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    mohini

    2012-01-07 17:15:29
    i think both the options are good.
    but a student must opt according his interest and ability to do hard work coz ca is tough than cs but i think ca offers a better career scope than cs.
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    Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

    2012-01-05 13:51:21
    arun dev well said!
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2012-01-03 16:26:00
    I would appreciate if
    Pooja Kohli
    Priya
    would come forward to share their views and guide the students.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2012-01-03 16:24:28
    With the rapid growth in economy, careers in finance and accounts have gained tremendous popularity and the most prestigious career option in this filed is that of Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary. Both are dynamic, challenging and rewarding profession.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-28 13:41:39
    There is no such thing called the best course universally applicable to all. A lot depends on the outlook, aptitude and the candidate's objective in doing the course. Both gives you a considerable edge in terms of employment once it comes to your competitors. Select the one that appeals to you irrespective of what other people have to say.
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    ananya kapoor

    2011-12-27 20:53:54
    according to me, CA is given more importance than CS and especially after B.COM.
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    ananya kapoor

    2011-12-27 20:53:12
    according to me, CA is given more importance than CA and especially after B.COM.
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    arun dev | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 19:40:12
    Very nice discussion!!
    Similar discussion was there and I tried to link it.
    Chartered Accountants enjoy a statutory monopoly in audit of financial statements under the Companies Act, 1956, Income Tax Act, 1961 and various other statutes in India. Financial statements audited by a chartered accountant are presumed to have been prepared according to GAAP in India (otherwise the audit report should be qualified).
    CA should have in-depth knowledge in accounts and other related parts like company law etc.
    Whereas cs should have to deal with company law and has to deal with the working of an organization.
    The major contribution of Company Secret
    ...more
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    jagdeepkaur

    2011-12-27 17:44:24
    can we do CS after b.com prof?
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 17:36:08
    The decision whether to take CA or CS depends mainly on the individual interests. A person should always think whether he/she would be able to deliver his best in a particular course. Hence the basic motive while selecting a course should always rely on a point whether the best potential can be delivered.
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    Aneeket barua Manager (Product Operation)- Infoedge India Ltd. | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 17:28:44
    A very nice discussion topic ARU!
    Well as per me, both CA ans CS are a good options and provide good career prospects. But when it comes to choosing 1! I would go with CS, as CS covers both legal and corporate aspects of the corporate world!
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 17:11:48
    I would highly appreciate if experts like
    Nikhlesh Mathur
    Dr.Goutam Chatterjee
    Pooja Kohli
    Priya
    Gomtis Corner
    BMTY could help Commerce students decide upon their future career.
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 16:47:31
    A very nice discussion started by @aru.chopra, both the courses have good career prospects, I would request experts like Govind_S @Gomtis Corner Vikas Naidu to share their valuable inputs.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 16:30:48
    I would like to invite @Nikhlesh Mathur @Dr.Goutam Chatterjee arun dev to share their views and help the aspirants take a right decision.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2011-12-27 16:27:44
    Both the courses have similarities with regard to the course syllabus. The only difference being the depth of the subjects studied and the examination orientation.Chartered accountancy course has in depth study relating to financialaccounting, auditing, tax aspects. Company secretaryship has in depth study relating to company law.

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