Is the ICWAI able to attract bright young students?
The undergraduate students enter through the Foundation course whereas the graduate students directly appear for the Intermediate examination. The number of students taking admissions for Foundation is increasing by the day and many of them pass the Intermediate level even before completing their graduation. This clearly indicates that bright, young students are attracted to the cost accounting course. The course can be pursued concurrently with other courses and even during employment. The course, which was considered “part time” in the past, is now seen as “a career path” for the students. What is in store for the qualified cost accountant at the entry level? Are the skills of Indian cost accountants acceptable in the global arena? The campus interview for freshly qualified cost accountants indicates a surging demand for them in the manufacturing as well as services sectors. Private sector banks are also recruiting on a large scale through campus selection. It appears from the feedba
