CA Coaching Industry Is A SCAM?? CA Sarthak Jain On Course Change , IBS Removed, CA Scope , Mindset

Is the CA Coaching Industry a SCAM? Are CA students being taught to fear the exams more than they should? Is the CA course keeping up with the real world? And why do so many students spend years becoming a CA, only to feel lost after qualifying? In this episode of the RGS Podcast, I sit down with CA Sarthak Jain Sir for an uncomfortable, brutally honest and much-needed conversation about the realities of the Chartered Accountancy profession. This is not another podcast where we talk about how to clear CA exams, get a good package or become a ranker. This is about the questions that students often discuss privately but rarely get to ask openly. We discuss the CA coaching industry's obsession with lengthy classes, the pressure to memorise Audit, the challenges of the IBS paper, how ICAI examinations are set, and whether our education system is preparing students for the real world—or simply preparing them to write exams. But this conversation goes beyond exams. We also talk about the future of Indian CA firms, the possibility of building Indian Big Four firms, the credibility that comes with the CA qualification, the sacrifices parents make behind the scenes, and why your first salary does not necessarily define your long-term career. And the best part? We get into practical strategies that CA students can actually use in their preparation. 📚 CA Exams, ICAI & The IBS Paper How are CA examination questions designed, and can students identify patterns in previous attempts? Why does the IBS paper feel so difficult, and how should students approach it? What could the future of IBS look like? Is the CA course outdated, or is the real problem the examination pattern? Can India Build Its Own Big Four? Why is India looking to strengthen its domestic consulting and professional services firms? What could this mean for CA students and young professionals? Could aspiring Chartered Accountants eventually build and scale their own firms? ❤️ The Side of CA Nobody Talks About Enough How much of becoming a CA is your own hard work, and how much comes from your parents and support system? Why do students sometimes lose confidence even when they are making progress? 💼 The REAL Value of Becoming a CA Why the CA qualification offers more than a starting salary. The credibility and trust that come with the letters “CA” after your name. We also discuss the mistakes CA Sarthak Jain Sir would avoid if he had to start his CA journey again, the changes he would like to see in the course, and the lessons students can take from his experiences. MY BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FROM THIS CONVERSATION: Sometimes, students don't need another lecture telling them to work harder. They need honest answers, a better understanding of the system, and the confidence to question the things they have always been told to accept. Because clearing CA is important. But understanding why you are doing it, learning how to prepare intelligently, and knowing what to do with the qualification afterwards are equally important parts of the journey. If you are pursuing CA Foundation, CA Intermediate or CA Final, I hope this conversation gives you a different perspective on your preparation and your future. And if you are already a Chartered Accountant, I would love to know whether you agree with the points discussed in this episode. Watch till the end, share it with a CA student who needs to hear this, and let us have an honest conversation in the comments. If you enjoy honest conversations about CA, careers, finance, professional growth and the realities of the CA community, subscribe to Rohak Gupta on YouTube and join the RGS Podcast community. 0:00-2:11 - The most brutal and uncomfortable CA podcast you’ll watch 2:11-5:02 - Are 1800-hour classes a scam? Can you predict the toughest paper? 5:02-10:05 - Is ICAI removing IBS? How to score 50+ in IBS 10:05-14:59 - India’s first Big Four & why new CAs fear starting practice 14:59-17:35 - Is the CA course stuck in 2010? Why the exam pattern is the real problem 17:35-25:17 - Parents, luck and the trust a CA carries 25:17-36:50 - Audit without rattafication: Taj Mahal & Kaleen Bhaiya’s credit card story 36:50-45:08 - Only 2 months left for Audit? The selective study roadmap 45:08-50:10 - Classes, revision, mocks or writing? What to prioritise in 4 months 50:10-53:21 - Missed your 8-hour target? Don’t write off the whole day 53:21-57:00 - Lost your purpose before CA Final? Here’s what to do 57:00-1:00:52 - The day “CA” was added to his name 1:00:52-1:04:41 - The ₹4,000 stipend: is articleship pay fair? 1:04:41-1:09:13 - Feeling blank after clearing CA? What to do next 1:09:13-1:14:13 - If he were ICAI President for 2 days, AI-made papers & final advice #CA #CAFinal #CAInter #CASarthakJain #CharteredAccountant #CAPodcast #ICAI #Audit #CAStudents #RohakGupta