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whats the difference between icwai and ca and which one would be good for future

ICWAI stands for the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India. The main function of ICWAI is to promote, regulate and develop profession of Cost Accountancy in India.

Eligibility:

Candidate from any category of 10+2 stream can apply for the ICWAI foundation course. It is generally of six months. After that there are two more levels:

>>Intermediate level- 12 months.

>>Final examination- 12 months.

>>Practical Training of 36 months.

Job profiles: Marketing controller, Cost Controller, Chief Accountant, Chief Internal Auditor.

CA stands for Chartered Accountancy. It is reputed qualification in finance and accountancy degree.

Candidates need to register with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. There are different levels of Chartered accountancy.

1st level: Common Proficiency test

2nd Level: Professional Competence course.

3rd level: Final course.

CPT exams are held in June and December of every year. Candidates from any category can apply for the exam.

Both are equally good with lots of career opportunities, it totally depends upon your interest and field in which you want to shape up your career.

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whats the difference between icwai and ca and which one would be good for future

ICWAI stands for the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India.

C.A stands for Chattered Accountant.

C.A is offered by ICWAI.

There are three levels in C.A

>>CPT
>>IPCC
>>Final

To appear for CPT registration, you must have done 12th class.

To appear for IPCC, you must be a commerce graduate or CPT passed candidate.

To appear for Final , you must have cleared IPCC and article ship.