Bhatkal: Nearly 200 commerce students participated in a career orientation programme on globally recognised professional qualifications, including Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), organised by the Anjuman Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College in Bhatkal.
Held under the theme "Empowering Commerce Students with Global Professional Career Opportunities," the programme sought to introduce students to professional career pathways in accounting, finance and corporate governance while encouraging them to pursue internationally recognised qualifications alongside their university education. Participants included students of First-Year B.Com, First-Year BBA and Second-Year PUC (Commerce).
Chartered accountants Kiran Ananthroy, Jason Castalino and Deepika Vasani briefed students on the eligibility criteria, examination structure, duration, training requirements, costs and career prospects associated with the CA, CS, CMA and ACCA qualifications. They also highlighted the growing global demand for finance and accounting professionals and encouraged students to begin preparing for professional courses during their undergraduate studies.
The speakers stressed that consistent preparation, conceptual clarity, analytical and communication skills, and strong professional ethics are essential for succeeding in competitive professional courses and building successful careers in the evolving corporate landscape.
Presiding over the programme, Anjuman Vice President Dr. Zubair Kola urged students to pursue higher education with dedication and perseverance, while Principal Prof. Mohammed Yusuf Kola highlighted the increasing relevance of professional certifications in today's corporate world and the leadership opportunities they offer across the finance and business sectors.
An interactive question-and-answer session enabled students to seek guidance on examination patterns, scholarships, internships, articleship and career opportunities in India and abroad.
The programme began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an by student Mohammed Raeed. It was compered by Abdul Raheem Khan of Anjuman Pre-University College. Student Welfare Officer Prof. Mohammed Ganim Mohtisham welcomed the gathering, while Anjuman executive Yasin Askeri proposed the vote of thanks.