A B.Com in Professional Accounting (PA) leads to finance, taxation, auditing, and accounting career paths. A fresh graduate generally receives ₹3-6 LPA, but the employer, industry, and location may alter this. Starting jobs such as Accounts Executive, Tax Consultant, and Audit Assistant start at about ₹3 LPA. The experienced professional will then move to a Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, or Chartered Accountant (if further pursued) for ₹6-12 LPA or more.
Professional certifications like CA, CPA, or CMA significantly improve the earning potential. Competitive packages are offered by industries such as banking, corporate finance, and consulting firms, especially in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. Multinational companies and Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) offer higher salaries, sometimes even ₹8 LPA for experienced candidates. Moreover, B.Com PA students, with appropriate analytical and managerial skills, can be placed in investment banking or financial management positions and earn a salary of ₹10-15 LPA over time.