## Chartered accountant

`career/chartered-accountant` · Career · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-15 · estimate

Keep companies honest about their money

Audits and tax filings Busy seasons around deadlines Advising owners on money decisions

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Starting pay | ₹7–12 L/yr | estimate |
| Later | ₹20–40 L/yr | estimate |
| Years to get there | 4–5 years, studying while you work | estimate |
| Cost | About ₹1–2 L in total fees, plus coaching | estimate |
| Streams | PCM, PCB, PCMB, Commerce, CommerceMaths, Humanities, Undecided | estimate |
| Subjects | Accountancy, Maths, Economics, Business Studies | estimate |
| Routes | ca-direct | estimate |

Sources:
1. Bingy's career notes (hand-written for the prototype; salaries are rough ranges), 2026-10-15