Which course should I pursue among MBA and CA? Which is a better option to take after completion of class 12th?

The answer is straight forward. Pursuing CA is a long journey and if your basics are clear in accounts, go ahead. Also, if you know any CA for guidance, that would be more beneficial. Whereas you cannot directly enroll for MBA as you said you are pursuing HSC, so go for BBA/BAF and then for MBA. Clearing CA in the first attempts will take 5-years. Clearing BBA (3-years) + MBA(2-years) will also take 5 years. You still have more time go for CPT as you pass 12th and if you find your interest level higher in CA, go for it. As a CA, you can work as an individual professional whereas in MBA, there's a huge competition for jobs in the market.

1 Upvote 1 Upvote 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

If you have the confidence that your hard work and luck will take you to some place after 5 years, and if you have good hold over accountancy and mathematics, then go ahead with CA (also if you are ready to give up all and everything for it). Otherwise, go ahead with MBA, but then you'll have to first do graduation, also you should have a good understanding of statistics and business Still you have a good scope in it as you may have after CA. Try to know your strengths and weaknesses, and you'll be able to judge better.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

Help yourself. You will have to understand about your both weak are and strong areas. If you have very good command over accounts, go ahead with CPT. You can directly enroll for CPT and start preparing for CA after your 12th. Whereas for MBA, you will have to first complete your graduation ( BBA, B.Com, etc) then enroll for MBA. To be honest, CA/ICWA would be tough if you are not clear with the basics of accounts, but obviously, if you are determined to do it, nothing is difficult. Both of the courses have their own pros and cons. First, get clear about your interest area then make the choice! All the best.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

The basic difference lies in understanding is that CA might have an easy entry when compared to MBA but when the exit time comes. You need hard work, good luck and persistence. CA can be started right after class 12th or after graduation, but MBA can be done only after graduation. With CA, you are more job ready, but MBA helps you to learn how to be presentable along with your facts. MBA, if not done from a prestigious institution, is not really great an option for you going by market scenario. However, it is true with any course you opt, it is ultimately your skills which help you survive in the long run. As regards accounts and subject issues, it's not that CA is just about accounting. You need to learn a lot more and in depth. A chartered accountant is an expert in accounting, Taxation and auditing. In MBA, you need to choose your specialization. MBA can only be compared with CA if you are thinking of MBA finance. Other MBA programmes can't be compared. Have a look at the subjects too.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment