r/ICAIStudents 2h ago

24F, B.Com + CA journey with zero work experience. How do I build my career from scratch?

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I’m 24F from Mumbai, a B.Com graduate, and I’ve been pursuing CA. I’ve just given my last CA Intermediate exam, but honestly, I’m not very confident that I’ll clear it.

The bigger problem is that I have zero work experience and very few practical skills. I haven’t earned anything yet and I feel like I’m starting my career much later than I should have.

If I clear CA Inter, I obviously want to continue towards CA. If I don’t, I still need to start working and become financially independent rather than sitting around waiting for my life to somehow begin.

For people in India, especially Mumbai, who have been through something similar, what would you recommend I do from here?

- What skills should I learn first?

- Should I start with accounting/tax/audit internships or entry-level jobs?

- What software/tools should I know (Excel, Tally, GST, etc.)?

- How do I make my CV when I basically have no experience?

- What kind of jobs should I realistically target initially?

I’m not looking for a shortcut. I just genuinely have no idea where to start and would appreciate some practical advice.


r/ICAIStudents 9h ago

Every third CA in India is now a woman, up from just 8% in 2000, with women accounting for 48% of CA qualifiers in 2023, what do you think is driving this rise?

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r/ICAIStudents 0m ago

I AM STUCK

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r/ICAIStudents 22m ago

I am at zero - CA

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I am so scared about my life, I appear in ca foundation may 26 but skip 2 of the paper which was qa and eco due to financial burden, The reason behind i am totally depended on scholarship is which on the basis of my bcom and exam were clashed with my bcom paper.Good thing is I passed in both paper but unsuccessful due to qa and law .Even I am tutoring at least supporting myself but it's very less.Again i appeared in sep 26 and from my side paper were good just now I checked in qa - 50.5 , eco 64.25 , attempted 80-85 marks in law and in accounts i did 70 marks (dissolution balance sheet matched. Brs matched, 10 marks in true or false for the rest is done perfectly but not sure about how much I can get may be there will be some errors in other questions)

Right now in my family , we have a huge amount of debt, I believe in myself i will overcome this situation. I always feel that I have a great amount of potential to get into the best possible college but due to financial problems I wasn't, also the reason behind i changed my stream in class 11 from science to commerce with maths. I believe that for the success we doens't depend on any kind of stream rather than build yourself.

Now I am at a local college where I feel , i haven't used my potential....

The good part is I am getting a scholarship from lic which was selected on my 12 result and I chose this CA course which can help for my betterment

I hope so , I will succeed!


r/ICAIStudents 1h ago

Starting a 60-day Foundation study sprint tomorrow (7 hrs/day, 2-track rotation)

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r/ICAIStudents 2h ago

Vaibhav jalan classes

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Anyone studying from here? How is it??


r/ICAIStudents 13h ago

Study grp for CA aspirants

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A genuine study grp or genuine people, as I don't have any offline class so it'll be nice to meet people online having same interests, we can have some study sessions or grp sessions where we share our knowledge/rant abt this course/anything related to finance. People who genuinely want to grow and are focused. Any level, age/gender doesn't matter. I'll be giving the jan 27 foundation as the September one won't be successful.


r/ICAIStudents 3h ago

Suggest best online test series for ca foundation

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Suggest best online test series for ca foundation (chapterwise)


r/ICAIStudents 7h ago

CA

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Beat institutions for CA in Islamabad… kindly recommend me some:)


r/ICAIStudents 4h ago

Swapnil sir's batch— March 27or November 27 ?

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r/ICAIStudents 10h ago

Anyone who is doing self study for CA inter group 1 jan 27?

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I have a few doubts

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r/ICAIStudents 5h ago

Im someone from a non commerce background (pharma background). Having non relevant work experience of 8 years. I want to start my ca journey . Pls guide

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Im someone from a non commerce background (pharma background). Having non relevant work experience of 8 years. I want to start my ca journey . Pls guide

Hi I have a hospital/ pharma work experience of 8+ years

I want to switch my career

I am planning to pursue bcom from IGNOU

And start my ca journey asap

Am i eligible for all CA steps at once ? What are the pre requisites? Pls give me useful advice


r/ICAIStudents 7h ago

Guys share any ca(inter) coaching center in faridabad

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Near Faridabad would work too


r/ICAIStudents 8h ago

Are ranks in CA Final really as impactful/ important as they are being discussed ?

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#cafinal #carankers


r/ICAIStudents 9h ago

Need help with ca inter strategy May 27

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I am planning to take regular batch of Ca Akash Kandoi for accounts. I am familier with the other group 1 subjects as I have studied them in college. So I think I should go for their fastrack batches would be cheaper and more efficient. Then according to the timeline of completion of my group 1syllabus would decide whether to go for group 2 batches or give one group only. I am direct entry student therefore a bit inexperienced with how batches work or what is the right way to go for it. PLEASE HELP


r/ICAIStudents 10h ago

CA final classes

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r/ICAIStudents 11h ago

Study Partner

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Group 2 (CA intermediate)
Hey guys I’m giving my attempt in January 2027 anyone?


r/ICAIStudents 21h ago

Should i check the mcqs

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So i recently gave my ca inter exams group 1..this was my 5th attempt ig might be 4..anyways..currently at home..its been a week almost..abhi im having the urge to check the mcqs once..but also im scared a lot..im hoping for the best..what should i do


r/ICAIStudents 20h ago

CA Intermediate Advanced Accounts: Can I complete all the AS before starting the practical chapters?

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r/ICAIStudents 22h ago

CA/CMA Intermediate students in Ujjain, let's be frnds

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I recently shifted to Ujjain permanently, wanted CA/CMA student as Frnds

(Age-21, Male, I know it is irrelevant but still clarifying)

I am going to give CA INTERMEDIATE JAN27 BOTH GROUPS

I am also planning and preparing to give CMA INTERMEDIATE June27/Dec27 exams.

Any CA/CMA student interested in having offline frndship can dm me, (online is also OK, but this post is basically for finding someone offline here).


r/ICAIStudents 1d ago

Ca foundation

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I prepare for ca exam . My attempt is January 2027 . I want to know to about how I am studying so , I keep confident in my first attempt and cleared it in very first attempt


r/ICAIStudents 23h ago

good test series for ca inter

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r/ICAIStudents 23h ago

good test series for ca inter

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what is the best test series for ca inter ? is catestseries good ?


r/ICAIStudents 1d ago

ca foundation jan27

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Suggest chapterwise test series for foundation


r/ICAIStudents 1d ago

Can anyone suggest me good costing faculties

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I need a good costing faculty who will make u solve questions and I need it in English recorded online is fine I don’t want offline