Can a chartered accountant become an investment banker?
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There is no direct entrance for a chartered accountant to be Investment Bankers. But as a matter of fact, a CA can become good Investment bankers due to their exclusive study of finance, equity market, debt market,capital market, IPO, securitization, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuation technique etc.
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CAs are shifting to Investment Banking Industry on a large scale because of its paying structure and its popularity among the CA students. Another segment which enthusiasts CAs is to get into Financial Due Diligence team of Investment Banking
Putting in hard work and effort towards joining the field can prove successful. Investment bankers can come from a range of backgrounds, but having a strong base in mathematics is vital. You may also have a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, or even in other areas like computer science
The eligibility criteria for becoming an investment Baker includes any of the following:
Bachelor's degree. Finance/Accountancy/Commerce graduates can find entry-level job opportunities in investment banking. ...
CFA. ...
CA. ...
Analytics. ...
Calculative skills. ...
Finance knowledge. ...
IT Skills.