New Delhi, June 28 -- A student has claimed that a Chartered Accountancy (CA) firm insulted them just for asking about work hours and stipend before applying for an articleship. The student felt that such questions saved time for both sides.

But, the firm replied rudely, calling them "oversmart". The comment angered many online. People called the firm's behaviour unprofessional and said such firms often misused students after registration.

Articleship in CA is a mandatory programme that students in India must complete. They do so under the guidance of practising chartered accountants.

The Reddit user wrote, "I contacted a firm and asked for timing and expected stipend, then said no need for oversmart. Why so? If my timing can't be adju...