Mumbai, April 30: The 64th campus placement for Chartered Accountants has seen participation from over 101 companies, offering more than 9,000 job opportunities so far. The placement process is still ongoing, with hundreds of job offers yet to be made.
In addition to this, several major multinational corporations, technology firms, consulting companies, and professional service networks are providing off-campus job offers, further increasing the total number of available positions. According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the demand for CAs is rapidly growing across almost every major sector today. Industries such as banking, startups, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, consulting, fintech, global capability centers, and multinational companies are hiring a significant number of skilled CA professionals.
CAs are no longer limited to preparing balance sheets or filing taxes; they are now actively involved in critical and strategic areas such as forensic accounting, business valuation, insolvency and restructuring, ESG and sustainability reporting, risk management, international taxation, and corporate governance. The growing influence of technology has also given this profession a new direction. With advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation, CAs are evolving from finance experts to tech-enabled professionals.
In the future, these CAs will assist organizations in understanding complex regulations, maintaining transparency, and making better strategic decisions. The institute highlights that one of the biggest advantages of this career is its low cost. While many professional courses can cost millions, the CA course can be completed for around ₹80,000. Notably, the stipend received during the mandatory two-year articleship covers a significant portion of this expense. Additionally, scholarships, fee waivers, and financial aid programs make it even more accessible for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
This career path is no longer limited to commerce students; students from science and arts backgrounds are also embracing it. According to the institute, CAs are an attractive option in terms of salary and career growth, with a newly qualified CA earning an average starting salary of up to ₹12 lakh per annum. During the 2024 campus placement, domestic offers exceeded ₹36 lakh per annum, while international packages in 2023 surpassed ₹50 lakh per annum. In 2025, around 10,244 CAs secured jobs through campus placements, with the highest domestic package recorded at ₹32.33 lakh per annum.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India states that despite uncertainties and layoffs in various sectors globally, the demand for CA professionals remains largely unaffected. As the Indian economy strengthens and companies become more globally integrated, the role of CAs will continue to grow in importance.
It is noteworthy that India is rapidly progressing towards becoming a $5 trillion economy. The institute asserts that the role of Chartered Accountants is becoming increasingly vital in this developmental journey. Once considered limited to accounting, auditing, and taxation, this profession has now evolved into a modern, multifaceted, and future-ready career, regarded as the backbone of the country’s financial and business framework.