In a podcast titled 'CA vs CFA vs ACCA : The Shocking Truth...' , CA expert Akash Kandoi broke down the ROI of the CA course. He calculated the total fees to be around ₹1.6-1.7 lakh. During the two-year articleship, a student in a mid-size firm earns a stipend of ₹8,000-₹10,000 per month, totaling roughly ₹2,40,000 over the period. This means the stipend can cover the entire course fee.