The Career Path Into Accountancy, From CA Foundation to Chartered Accountant

India's accounting profession is governed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), whose Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is earned through three stages: Foundation, Intermediate and Final, alongside a mandatory articleship providing several years of supervised practical training at an accounting firm. Most students begin the CA path straight after school, though graduates can enter at the Intermediate level. Here's exactly how to build a career as an accountant in India.