From the land of dacoits to Guinness Book: This Morena girl cracked one of the world's toughest exams at 19 and now has 2 lakh YouTube fans
, a 19-year-old from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, became the youngest woman in the world to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA), according to records from Guinness World Records and the India Book of Records. She achieved this milestone in 2021 after securing the top rank in the nationwide CA final exams.
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Recognised by Guinness and India Book of Records
Agrawal passed the CA Final (New) examination in July 2021 at the age of 19 years, 8 months, and 18 days. The India Book of Records website notes, 'She appeared for her final CA (New) examination in July 2021 and secured the 1st rank at the age of 19 years, 8 months and 18 days, as confirmed on November 29, 2021.' She also held the global record for being the youngest Chartered Accountant in the same year.
Early Achievements and Academic Success
Born on October 18, 2001, Agrawal began preparing for the CA exams at a young age. She achieved All India Rank (AIR) 31 in the CA Intermediate exam at 16 years old. Her LinkedIn profile states, 'Chartered Accountant (with B.com) who has made a national record of getting AIR 1 in CA Finals at 19 yrs and AIR 31 in CA inter at 16.'
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Agrawal started her corporate career at
PwC
as an article trainee. She has worked across different teams on assignments such as statutory audits, group reporting, tax audits, and forensic audits. She also spent one and a half years at
Boston Consulting Group
(BCG) as an Associate Management Consultant, where she was part of the G20 team.
Currently Working as Private Equity Analyst
At present, Agrawal is employed as a
Private Equity analyst
. Her profile reflects three years of experience in various accounting and consulting functions across global firms.
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Agrawal is also active on social media. Her Instagram account has over 74,000 followers, and her YouTube channel has more than 200,000 subscribers. She shares videos that guide aspirants on CA exams, offering tips and preparation strategies.
Agrawal's journey reflects both personal commitment and professional accomplishment, making her story relevant to many aspiring finance professionals across India.
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