I Investigated India's FAILED CA (Chartered Accountancy) Course! 😥

To know what career suits you, take this free assessment: https://www.gide.ai/career-assessment... To support students in discovering the right career path beyond just one exam, we’ve integrated GPaths, a globally recognized career assessment tool by High School Moms and GIDE.AI. GPaths goes beyond outdated psychometric tests by combining interests, aptitude, strengths, and skills to deliver deeply personalized academic and career guidance. Whether you're confused about what’s next or simply want to explore the best-fit opportunities, GPaths can give you clarity and direction. Why Do You Need to Watch This Video? This video is for every commerce student wondering if the years of sacrifice for CA are still worth it in 2025. We’re not here to hype things up. We’re here to show you the full picture, what most people don’t talk about. Because yes, CA is still a respected and powerful profession. But it also comes with very real trade-offs: emotional burnout, brutal pass rates, years of uncertainty, and evolving job markets. What Does This Video Cover? Latest CA pass percentages and dropout trends An honest look at the mental pressure students face today What happens during articleship, and why do many students feel stuck The emotional toll of multiple attempts and social pressure How automation and AI are changing the finance industry Whether CA still offers a good return on investment Alternative careers in finance, strategy, and analytics A practical self-assessment to help you decide if CA is right for you About Abhishek Gupta Abhishek Gupta is an award-winning career mentor, international education leader, and entrepreneur. A UCLA alumnus, he has guided over 100,000 students worldwide through transformative career counseling and workshops. As the founder of High School Moms and INACE, he champions community-driven education and global collaboration. Abhishek is now pioneering GIDE.AI, a groundbreaking platform redefining the high school-to-college journey for students across the globe. Abhishek Gupta’s socials: Instagram:   / abhishekgupta.coach   Facebook:   / abhishek.gupta.935220   LinkedIn:   / abhishek-gupta-4347866   Website: https://www.abhishekguptaconsulting.com/ About High School Moms (HSM) High School Moms is Asia’s largest parent, student, and educator community, uniting over 45 million members globally. HSM fosters collaboration among parents, students, educators, and universities, providing resources and guidance to empower students in their educational journeys. HSM socials: Instagram:   / highschoolmoms   Facebook:   / hs.m.1426   LinkedIn:   / highschoolmoms   Website: https://www.highschoolmoms.com/ About GIDE.AI GIDE.AI is an AI-driven platform designed to support students from high school to university. It offers services like career assessments, profile building, test preparation, and personalized counseling, aiming to streamline the college admission process and help students secure scholarships. GIDE.AI socials: Instagram:   / gide.ai   LinkedIn:   / gide-ai   Website: https://www.gide.ai/ Timestamps: 1:11 ICAI stats and updates 3:15 Phase of Articleship 5:25 Sunk Cost Trap 5:50 Safety of CA’s Future 6:30 Market Trends 7:30 Who should do CA? 9:00 Investments needed for CA 10:00 Scope of CA 11:05 Rethinking CA 11:50 Other career options 12:40 Craze of CA 13:36 Practical Framework for being a CA