In a remarkable demonstration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can support academic and professional success, Chartered Accountant Kajal Kathpalia revealed that she cleared both the CA Inter and Final examinations with exemptions using ChatGPT.
Sharing her experience using the AI tool on LinkedIn, CA Kajal emphasized that while CA exams are among the most rigorous and demanding professional examinations in India, success lies not only in hard work but also in adopting smart strategies, one of which is leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Her story resonates with many aspirants who are navigating the complex and content-heavy world of Chartered Accountancy. With the continued evolution of AI, particularly tools such as ChatGPT, aspirants now have at their disposal, a virtual assistant capable of simplifying complicated concepts, generating revision notes, creating personalized timetables, designing practice papers, and even offering motivational guidance during high-stress periods.
On LinkedIn, she humorously wrote, “ChatGPT cleared CA exams! That too with exemptions in both Inter and Finals! Yes, AI is officially giving CAs a run for their money!” She then addressed the recurring concern about AI replacing professionals, clarifying, “Will AI replace us? I think not. But CAs who use AI might replace those who don’t.”
The message was rooted in pragmatism and optimism as CA Kajal urged others to see AI not as a threat, but as a powerful ally. “It’s not man vs machine. It’s man with machine that wins,” she concluded.
While AI often faces the ire of fundamentalists as a shortcut towards hard work, the present times indicate that smart work is what paves the way forward.
Kajal, the first CA in her family, recounted the difficult journey of becoming a Chartered Accountant and emphasized the importance of working smarter. Her testimonial has inspired not only CA aspirants but professionals across industries to rethink the role of technology in their careers.
As AI tools continue to evolve, Kajal’s story is a compelling example of how embracing innovation can redefine traditional pathways to academic and professional achievement.