Q&A

Can a CA be partner in more than 1 firm?

Can a CA be partner in more than 1 firm?

Yes, a practicing chartered accountant can be partner in more than one CA firms. However, a practicing chartered accountant can not become partner in any business or profession other than a practice. He can also become a director simplicitior but can not act as a managing or whole time director.

Are CAs in demand?

According to a report in the Times of India, there has been a 37\% increase in demand for CAs this year, leading to an increase in their pay package also. In a first-ever virtual campus placement programme concluded last month, 2,923 jobs were offered for fresher CAs compared to 2,135 in the previous year.

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Can CA become partner with non CA?

No, if he is a practicing chartered accountant, he should not. As per the Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Professional Ethics of Chartered Accountants, he can enter into partnership only with recognized professionals.

Can a CA become a partner in a CA firm and also carry out individual practice?

A. No, a chartered accountant in practice is prohibited to allow any person to practice in his name as a chartered accountant unless such person is also a chartered accountant in practice and is in partnership with or employed by him.

Can a practicing CA do share trading?

A chartered accountant in practice has always been allowed to invest or trade in equity shares (and not their derivatives) on a proprietary basis. They cannot do it on behalf of clients as this was not allowed when one is engaged in a CA practice.

Can CA become partner with lawyers?

yes,The council has prescribed regulation 53B of CA regulations, 1988 specifying persons for the purpose of partnership and Advocates, member of bar council of India are included in item 3 of that regulation. Thus a CA and Advocates can well enter into partnership.

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Can a person be partner in 2 firms?

Yes, you can become partner in all the mentioned partnership firms. But, you must remember one thing that, any of the partnership deeds must not contain the clause that “a partner cannot hold any other partner position”.

Can CA and advocate be partners?

Can CA firm be LLP?

In terms of Council decision dated 14th July, 2011, guidelines for Conversion of CA firms into LLPs and constitution of separate LLPs by the practicing Chartered Accountants have been finalized. Therefore now existing CA firms may convert themselves into LLPs and the other members in practice can form new LLPs.

Will CA job portal help in more relevant and fast placement of CAS?

It will certainly help in more relevant and fast placement of CAs” – Mr. Ajay Seth ( Chief Financial Officer & Senior Executive Director ) “The CA Job portal will provide opportunities to Chartered Accountants across the globe in finance, accounts, audit and taxation available both in industries and professional firms.

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How are fresh Chartered Accountants selected in ICAI?

A large number of fresh chartered accounts are selected every year through campus interview for public sector, private sector, multinationals, banking and insurance companies. Good perks and service conditions are being offered by companies participating in ICAI Campus interviews.

Should I start my own practice or join a CA firm?

If you are having tons of patience, go ahead with your own practice otherwise join some established CA firm. In order to remain focused in the chosen area of practice it is necessary for a CA firm to carefully set short term and long term goals.

Why do CA graduates prefer to join a corporate practice?

An increasing number of CA graduates these days prefer to join corporate than set up their own practice, as real estate and infrastructure investment costs spiral.