Published 04.03.08, 12:00 AM

[+uc(substr('SHIV AGRAWAL Chief Executive Officer, ABC Consultants Q: I am a 31-year-old commerce graduate (accounts honours). I completed a diploma in financial accounting systems in 2002 from a state-run youth computer training centre. I worked in accounting under a civil contractor for two years, in accounting and inventory under a smart distributor for a year and in accounting under a transporter for a year. I have been working as an assistant accountant in a Dalda manufacturing company since June 2006. My job profile includes accounting, inventory and TDS. But I'm dissatisfied with my salary and want to earn a lot more. I am open to studying further to improve my prospects. Should I do an LLB or take some other course? Please advise. Ram Narayan Shaw, Kulti A: You can opt for specialised courses offered by the Institute of Charter Accountants of India (ICAI) and the CFA institute. The market for chartered financial analysts is growing in India. The previous job experience will also help you in getting admission to a management course, if you so wish. Q: I am a graduate working with the IDBI bank in Siliguri. I am planning to take MAT in February 2008 and do an MBA. Should I do a full-time MBA or a part-time one? If I have to do a full-time MBA, then could you suggest the names of some institutes which would let me work part-time because I have some financial problems. Chandan Kr Jha, Siliguri A: A part-time course can't be compared with a full-time course. The biggest drawback of a part-time or distance learning course is that it is always considered a notch below a full-time one. However, it is the only recourse for someone wanting to pursue a degree along with a full-time job. If possible, take up a part-time course where you could attend classes on weekends. This helps, as you will be able to interact and learn from classmates from diverse backgrounds. You can choose a course after doing some research on the placements obtained by the alumni of th

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