Chartered Accountant
A Chartered Accountant works in all fields of business, finance and industry to gives advice, audit accounts, and provide trustworthy information about financial records, taxation, business recovery, and accounting systems and processes.
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KEY SKILLS
Analytical way of thinking
Hardworking
Ethical
Good problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Maintaining professional integrity
Patient
Good knowledge about using spreadsheets
Proficiency in softwares
Excellent communication skills
PROS
A wide variety of opportunities
Pays well and stable income
Stable job
Constant growth in the industry
CONS
Stressful and Complex
Tight deadlines at the conclusion of the financial year
Long working hours
May get tedious
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Tax Auditing
Forensic Auditing
Finance Controller
Internal Auditing
Taxation Advisor
Statutory Audit
Treasury Management
Teaching
Businesses
Chartered Accountant Firms
Consultation
Institutions
Freelance
Analytical
Ability to understand things conceptually
Keen eye for details
Diligent
Good with prioritising - balanced approach while working
Like to solve complex problems
Good with numbers
Interpersonal skills
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Warren Buffett Accounting Book: Reading Financial Statements for Value Investing
The Accounting Game: Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand
Podcasts
Networking Groups
The Big 4 Accounting Firms Podcast
Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants & Bookkeepers to Grow Their Business
Growing Your Firm | Strategies for Accountants, CPA's, Bookkeepers, and Tax Professionals
Interesting Facts about the career
The Institute of Chartered Accountants India (ICAI) was established on 1st July, 1949 and is the second largest professional body of Chartered Accountants in the world.
1st of July is celebrated as CA Day to honour the Chartered Accountants in India as the ICAI was established on that day
David Boyar: A case for listening to your accountant | TED Talk
Chris Hooper: New Approach to Accounting | TEDxAdelaideChange