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Though there never were any restrictions upon CAs to be IAS or IPS officers, things are being facilitated to a great extent.
Before jumping at the topic at hand, consider this. If you browse the internet or surf some random facts about CAs it is very common to see many videos comparing the powers of the CAs and Civil servants which is often a futile exercise. To compare both seems to be a wild goose chase as they both live in different professional worlds.
A CA can become a Civil Servant
An individual qualifying for the final CA examination has been recognized by the Government of India for recruitment to superior services/posts of the Government of India. As a result, candidates with a CA certificate are eligible for entrance to civil services examinations.
CA is a good choice if you enjoy accounting, can work long hours on client files, are strong with numbers, and have good focus strength. However, if you enjoy administration, are concerned about India as a citizen, and want to work for the government, the IAS is the superior option. Here again, we are not comparing the two, this contrast is to focus on those highly talented CAs who aspire to become IAS officers and have an inclination toward civil services.
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the country's most sought-after and difficult professional courses. It is a prestigious and respected profession, and after completing the CA degree, some students decide to pursue a career in the Indian Civil Services. Some CAs have also gone on to become IAS officers.
But now the prestigious agency ICAI has made an important announcement that will benefit the aspiring students who want to become IAS.
ICAI and its mentorship Program
Members of the Committee on Entrepreneurship and Public Service of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India have announced the launch of a Civil Services Orientation and Mentorship Programme for CA Members and CA Students interested in joining the Civil Services on March 30, 2022.
They have announced the initiation of four-weekend seminars for the 'Civil Services Orientation & Mentorship Program for Chartered Accountants and CA Students wanting to join Civil Services.
The Schedule
This intense mentorship program is going to start on the 9th of April. Students who are pursuing CA and registered CAs can apply for this course. There are limited seats available and it's on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are a total of 8 sessions in this course which are to be covered within one month as the classes will be held on weekends only ( Saturday and Sunday) and this is how within one month or four weeks all the sessions will be conducted.
Every session is for two hours with a little break the timing of the session would be 12:00 PM to 02: 00 PM and the duration of the break would be decided by the mentor or the faculty.
There is no registration fee for joining this mentorship program, only the candidate needs to register himself with the link provided on the official site of ICAI. Along with this, members must attend at least 80% of the recommended meetings.
This mentorship program will provide the best possible help to frame the career choice of CA students and will help them mold their career choices in a more informed manner.
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