Raghav Chadha is a Chartered Accountant—find out how one becomes a CA, what needs to be studied, and how much one can earn..

Raghav Chadha has been making headlines recently. He has left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the BJP. Raghav Chadha completed his schooling at Modern School in Delhi. In 2009, he earned a B.Com degree from the University of Delhi. In 2011, he obtained his CA degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has worked as a professional Chartered Accountant. Read on to learn how one becomes a CA and what the earning potential is.

**How ​​to Become a CA (Chartered Accountant)**
To become a CA—or Chartered Accountant—one must study in accordance with the standards set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and clear the examinations conducted by the institute. Typically, the entire process takes between 4.5 and 5 years.

**What is the Process to Become a CA? What Subjects Must Be Studied?**
To become a CA, one must opt ​​for the Commerce stream after completing the 10th grade. Subsequently, students can register for the CA Foundation course. The CA Foundation course consists of four papers: Accounting, Law, Mathematics, and Economics.

Once a student successfully clears the CA Foundation course, they proceed to enroll in the CA Intermediate level. This stage comprises two groups with a total of eight papers. The subjects covered include Accounting, Costing, Taxation, Auditing, and others.

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After clearing one or both groups of the Intermediate level, students are required to complete a three-year "articleship" (practical training). This training is undertaken under the guidance of a practicing CA, providing the student with real-world professional experience.

During the final phase of the articleship, students appear for the CA Final examination. This is considered the most challenging stage of the entire process. Upon successfully clearing this exam, you officially become a certified Chartered Accountant.

**Earnings of a CA**
Once you become a CA, the earning potential is quite substantial:

Even as a fresher, a newly qualified CA can expect an initial annual salary ranging from ₹6 lakhs to ₹12 lakhs.

After gaining some professional experience, this annual salary can rise to between ₹15 lakhs and ₹25 lakhs. Senior CAs can comfortably earn ₹40 lakhs or more per annum.

Many CAs operate by establishing their own firms. In such cases, they charge fees based on the client's business, earnings, or scope of work. Their annual income can run into crores of rupees.

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