B.Com Graduate Daughter Wants CMA US: Career Suitability and Prospects in India?

Ans: If your daughter has plans for CA-Inter after her BCom, she will have to fully focus on it by joining any reputed coaching center. As far as CA, CS & ICWAI are concerned, smart study is more important by following well-planned preparation strategies. First of all, students should be thorough with the Study Materials provided by ICAI. Also, they should keep themselves updated with amendments to various laws, related to both groups of Inter. Can try for maximum 2 attempts for each Group to clear. NOT beyond. Or your daughter can pursue an MBA in Finance or any other specialization she is interested in it. However, please make sure that she joins MBA with any reputed college which has good placement records. If decided for MBA, it is advisable to prepare well for the Entrance Exams from now. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Ans: US CMA will be useful only if he plans to go to US. Else he can look at courses like CFA (Financial Analyst) or FRM (Risk) based on his interest. He can also look for doing an MBA in Finance from some good management college for which he would have to write the Management Entrance exams like CAT or XAT.

Ans: To begin with, it’s highly recommended that your daughter takes a Psychometric Career Assessment. This will help identify her interests, strengths, and personality traits, leading to the most suitable career options for her.

If she is inclined towards the Commerce stream, she should start preparing early — ideally from Grade 11 — for the CUET (Common University Entrance Test). Before starting, make sure to thoroughly research the CUET exam pattern, list of participating Central and State Universities, the courses they offer, placement records, and which programs are currently in demand.

In addition to CUET, it’s also wise to shortlist 8–10 reputed private universities known for their quality education and placement support. These could be in your state, neighboring states, or metro cities. Check if these colleges conduct their own entrance exams or participate in CUET-based counselling.

Early preparation is crucial, as competition is high for top programs in reputed institutions.

Lastly, help her explore undergraduate programs that are in high demand today, as this will give her clarity and direction in choosing a career path that is both relevant and rewarding. All the best for your Daughter's admissions!

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