Choosing between a Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Professional Accountant is confusing for many business owners. Both roles sound similar, but their responsibilities, pricing, and purpose are very different.

If you’re a business owner in India, understanding this difference can help you:

• Save 50–70% on monthly accounting
• Improve financial accuracy
• Avoid unnecessary CA fees
• Choose the right expert for the right job

This guide explains the difference in a simple, practical way — based on real business needs.

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What a Chartered Accountant (CA) Specialises In

A CA is a highly qualified professional who handles functions involving certification, statutory authority, and legal compliance.

A CA is required for:

✔ Statutory audit

✔ Tax audit

✔ Certification & attestation

✔ ROC/LLP compliance

✔ Financial statement signing

✔ Complex tax planning

✔ Valuation & capital structuring

These activities are governed by ICAI and cannot be performed by a non-CA.

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What an Accountant or Accounting Firm Specialises In

Accountants handle day-to-day finance operations, which make up nearly 90% of your monthly business accounting tasks.

An accountant is best suited for:

✔ Bookkeeping

✔ GST monthly filing

✔ TDS returns

✔ Monthly MIS reports

✔ Vendor/customer ledger maintenance

✔ Inventory & expense tracking

✔ Ecommerce marketplace accounting

✔ Reconciliation (Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, Myntra, Ajio etc.)

✔ Payment gateway reconciliation (Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree etc.)

For monthly recurring work, an accounting firm is faster, more affordable, and more specialised than a CA.

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CA vs Accountant — Real-World Comparison

Here’s a straight, honest comparison every business owner should see:

Task	CA Required?	Ideal Professional
Audit	✔ Yes	CA Firm
Tax advisory	✔ Yes	CA
ROC & legal compliance	✔ Yes	CA
GST monthly filing	✖ No	Accountant / Accounting Firm
Bookkeeping	✖ No	Accountant
Ecommerce accounting & reconciliation	✖ No	Specialist Ecommerce Accountant
Monthly reports & MIS	✖ No	Accounting Firm
Payroll & TDS	✖ No	Accountant

Conclusion:
Use a CA for certification & compliance.
Use an accounting firm for monthly operations.

This model saves cost and gives better output.

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Why Most Businesses Choose “Hybrid Accounting” in 2025

Modern businesses prefer a combination approach:

➤ CA handles

• Audit
• Tax planning
• Compliance
• Certifications

➤ Accounting firm handles

• Monthly bookkeeping
• GST
• Ecommerce reconciliation
• Reports
• Financial tracking

This gives you:

• Lower monthly expenses
• Industry-specific expertise
• Faster turnaround
• Better accuracy
• Full support on WhatsApp/phone
• Scalable financial operations

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Why Om Accounting Is Preferred by Modern Businesses

Om Accounting is trusted by ecommerce sellers, service businesses, and SMEs because we provide:

✓ Accurate monthly bookkeeping

✓ GST return filing

✓ Ecommerce platform reconciliation

(Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Shopify, Ajio, Myntra etc.)

✓ Marketplace settlement reports

✓ MIS & profitability dashboards

✓ Inventory and order-level tracking

✓ Expert support on WhatsApp/Phone

We focus on precision, transparency, and fast execution — at a cost that is 60–70% lower than traditional CA firms for monthly work.

If you need monthly accounting or ecommerce support, we’re here to help.

📞 Call/WhatsApp: +91 80944 44888
🌐 www.OMaccounting.in

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