Top Industries Hiring ACCA in India—and What They Pay

 Introduction

ACCA opens doors across sectors—and not all of them pay the same. Curious what industries value ACCA most in India? Let’s break down where your skills shine and where the money flows.

High-paying sectors to consider

  1. Consulting and Audit (Big 4 & MNCs)

    • Entry: ₹6–12 LPA

    • Mid: ₹15–25 LPA

    • Senior: ₹30 LPA+ with partner potential

  2. Banking and Financial Services

    • Starting: ₹5–8 LPA

    • Mid-level: ₹10–20 LPA

    • Leadership roles: ₹25–40 LPA with bonuses

  3. Fintech & Tech-Driven Firms

    • ₹6–10 LPA freshers, climbing to ₹20–30 LPA in FP&A/data analytics

  4. Manufacturing & FMCG

    • ₹4–8 LPA entry; ₹12–20 LPA in costing or internal audit

  5. Shared Services & BPO

    • Entry: ₹4–7 LPA; transition to manager roles with ₹10–15 LPA

Tips to stand out

  • Showcase IFRS or international audit exposure

  • Build tools skills: Excel, Power BI, SAP

  • Highlight project work or cross-border experiences

Conclusion
 ACCA graduates aren’t limited to one corridor—by aligning strengths to high-value industries, you can fast-track your growth. Want help building the right industry skillset? Explore relevant courses and alumni success stories at NorthStar Academy.

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