What it is
India's flagship accounting qualification covering accounting, audit, tax, law and financial management, followed by articleship (practical training).
How to show it on your CV
Show your membership number only if the employer asks; always list articleship firm, duration and the kind of work (audit, tax, accounts).
Example listing
Chartered Accountant (CA), ICAI, Member since [Year] | Articleship: [Firm], [Month Year] – [Month Year]
- Use the exact official name of the credential.
- State your status honestly: completed, part-qualified or in progress.
- Add the year and the awarding body.
- Back the credential with achievements in your experience section.
Requirements, fees and rules change. Check the awarding body's official website for current details before planning your studies.
Roles where it helps
Accounts ManagerSenior levelStatutory AuditorMid levelAudit AssociateEntry levelSenior AuditorMid levelAudit ManagerSenior levelInternal AuditorMid levelConcurrent AuditorMid levelForensic AccountantSenior levelTax AccountantMid levelTax ManagerSenior levelGST SpecialistMid levelTransfer Pricing AnalystMid level