The Ultimate Roadmap to Get High Paying Jobs | Ft. Dr. Kamal Chhabra | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP60

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Dr. Kamal Chhabra, Founder & CEO of KC GlobEd & GCC School, US CPA, Indian CA, and PhD in Global Finance Education, with over 20+ years of experience working with Big 4 firms like PwC and EY .

Having worked with global clients like Goodyear, JCB, Fidelity, and Ericsson, Dr. Kamal shares a deep breakdown of why B.Com graduates struggle in India, the reality of college education, and how global certifications like US CPA, CMA, EA, and ACCA are changing career outcomes.

In this powerful conversation, we uncover the real salary gap, Big 4 hiring truth, GCC job opportunities, AI-powered learning models, and the revolutionary “Hire & Train” model, where students can get a ₹10 LPA job before even starting their course. If you are a commerce student or parent planning a career in finance, this episode is a must-watch.

📘 What You’ll Learn

✅ Why 92% of B.Com students struggle to get jobs

✅ Real salary of commerce graduates in India

✅ Big 4 hiring reality (EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte)

✅ Why traditional education is outdated

✅ Best career options after B.Com in 2026

✅ US CPA vs ACCA vs CMA vs EA comparison

✅ GCC (Global Capability Centers) job opportunity

✅ How to earn in dollars from India

✅ Hire & Train model explained

✅ How to reach ₹1 Crore salary in finance

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Teaser

01:30 – Guest Intro – Dr Kamal Chhabra

03:43 – B.Com Students Count in India

04:21 – What Happens to 2.5 Crore Graduates

05:15 – Unemployment vs Underemployment

05:42 – Cost of Living Reality

06:34 – Why Salaries are Rs 8K–15K

08:01 – Why 88% Students Struggle

08:44 – Who Gets Rs 10 LPA Jobs

09:39 – Big 4 Hiring Reality

10:27 – Why B.Com Doesn’t Get Top Packages

11:04 – Less Than 10% Enter Core Finance

12:01 – Big 4 Career Path Explained

13:13 – Why Students Lose Confidence

14:21 – Reality of Professors

15:14 – Outdated Curriculum Problem

16:27 – New Education Policy Failure

17:37 – Industry vs College Gap

18:46 – Attrition in Big 4

19:40 – What Industry Actually Wants

20:50 – MBA India vs Abroad ROI

23:28 – Education System Reality

24:21 – B.Com is a Sick Industry

26:13 – Govt Ignoring Students

27:41 – Decline of CA Students

30:22 – Growth of US CPA

31:34 – High Paying Career Programs

33:18 – Best Career Options After B.Com

34:15 – GCC Jobs Explained

36:52 – Earn in Dollars from India

37:04 – 70 Lakh GCC Jobs Opportunity

41:16 – Best Programs for 2026

42:38 – US Enrolled Agent Opportunity

45:13 – Earn Rs 9 Lakh per Tax Return

46:40 – ACCA vs CPA Comparison

48:47 – AI Learning Platform Explained

51:21 – Job First Then Train Model

55:04 – Skill Gap in Industry

58:32 – AI, Excel, Power BI Skills

01:01:02 – How Hire & Train Works

01:01:30 – NFET Entrance Test Explained

01:05:58 – Hiring Drive Explained

01:07:27 – Salary & EMI Model

01:08:25 – Career Growth Path

01:10:57 – How to Reach 1 Crore Salary

01:12:06 – NFET Eligibility

01:13:22 – AI-Proctored Exam

01:14:29 – Education System Challenge

01:16:58 – Why Research is Weak in India

01:18:59 – Skill vs Degree Debate

01:19:35 – Final Advice

01:21:16 – Episode Outro

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