CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY: 7 MYTH VS. REALITY

Palm Tree Palm Tree By Tanu Bhatnagar

Chartered Accountancy is All About Number

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Only Math Students Need Apply

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Graduate Degree Required

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It's All About Income Tax

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Above-average Intelligence Needed

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CA Course is for Commerce Students Only

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Years of Education Necessary

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