Degree Name: Chartered Accounting
General Description:
A CA credential typically proves that its holder has the qualifications to file a business's tax return, audit financial statements and business practices, and offer advisory services to clients. On a day-to-day basis, CAs and CPAs perform very similar tasks.
Top Universities Globally:
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)
Stanford University
London School of economics
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
University of Pennsylvania
University of Chicago
New York University
Top Universities in Pakistan:
SKANS School of Accounting
College of Accountancy and Professional Studies(CAPS)
Professionals Academy of Commerce(PAC)
College of Financial Education
Scope of The Degree:
Chartered accounting demand is very high and one with experience is even higher. Chartered accounting allows you to go into broad number of fields like accountancy, teaching, finance, auditing and also gives skills to be independent like investment banker or entrepreneur
Expected Profession:
Finance Manager
Tax Manager
Auditing
Certified Public Accountant
Company Secretary
Investment banker/entrepreneur
Average Annual Salary:
Starts at 80k Rs per month
For experienced CA, caan go to 300k Rs.
Cost of The Degree:
between $25,000 and $55,000 per year
Difficulty in Achieving Degree:
Very hard, challenging, requires years of training before job as well, need high knowledge of maths and other subjects like law, finance planning and investments
Time for investment Returns:
Starting salaries are good, can make good money in first 10 years or so