Accounting & Finance
At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before choosing this degree — clearly and honestly.
What you study
Financial and management accounting, audit, taxation and reporting, often aligned with professional bodies like ACCA, CPA or ICAEW.
Why students choose it
Accounting is a regulated profession with portable qualifications; employer sponsorship of skilled migrants varies by country.
Who it suits
A commerce or finance background; strong attention to detail and an interest in professional certification.
Countries offering programmes in this field
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* Australia: The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is generally granted for 2 years, and longer for eligible higher degrees. See the Australia country guide.
* United Kingdom: The Graduate visa gives 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027. PhD graduates get 3 years.
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Top universities worldwide
A selection of universities ranked highly for Accounting & Finance globally — across several of the destinations above.
Careers & salaries
Where this degree leads, and an honest note on the outlook — earnings vary widely by destination, role and the economy.
Accounting careers abroad are anchored by recognised professional qualifications.
Steady, recession-resilient demand. Completing ACCA/CPA alongside the degree materially improves migration and pay.
Professional registration. Completing the degree does not automatically guarantee professional registration. Requirements differ by country and profession, so check the relevant professional body in the country where you plan to work.
Employment demand varies by country, occupation and economic conditions; where official projections exist they are cited here.
Earnings vary significantly by country, occupation, experience and economic conditions. Salary figures shown on this portal should be read together with the destination, occupation, data year and official labour-market source. Any INR equivalent is indicative and changes with exchange rates.
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Tax Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Assurance / Advisory
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period for Accounting & Finance. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹22L tuition and ₹12L living costs a year for 1 year, a 10% scholarship and a ₹34L starting salary), total investment is ₹32L and the indicative payback period is 1.4 years.
Accounting & Finance — ROI
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