Report on Orientation Programme for CA-CPT & CS

On 26th August 2016 ,first year and second year BCom students had an orientation programme for CA-CPT& CS-Foundation programme in the seminar hall on the ground floor Ms Kiran Kumari –Manager,Business Development –PROEDGE Consulting & Training coordinated the programme . The resource person was Ms Tejdeep Kaur,Founder & MD , PROEDGE Consulting & Training.

Ms Tejdeep Kaur gave details of Chartered Accountancy/Company Secretary course and said that it is dynamic, challenging and rewarding profession. The course involves a blend of theoretical education and practical training and equips a student with knowledge, ability, skills and other qualities required of a profession accountant. She spoke on the importance of doing either of the two courses. She said that with the rapid growth in economy, careers in finance and accounts have gained tremendous popularity and the most prestigious & lucrative career option in this field is that of Chartered Accountant. Chartered accountants works as Chief Finance Officers (CFO), Finance Managers, Financial Countrollers, Financial Advisors or Directors (Finance) and watch over the financial in the day management of companies. They can also have their own consultancy or private firm which could be more rewarding and satisfying.

On the other hand, the Company Secretary is an in-house legal expert; a compliance officer of the Company, an expert in corporate laws, securities laws & capital market and corporate governance, a chief advisor to the board of directors on best practices in corporate governance responsible for all regulatory compliances of company & can be a corporate planner and strategic manager.

The facilitator informed the first and third semester BCom students the requirements for becoming a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary. Firstly, enrolment with the institute of Chartered Accountants of India for Common Proficiency Test (CPT). She gave details of CPT – Common Proficiency Test .Common Proficiency Test is an entry level test for Chartered Accountancy Course. CPT is an objective type test with negative marking. It is a test of four subjects i.e., Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. This test is of 200 marks & is divided into two sessions. As for Company Secretary, after passing the Graduation the student has to undergo two stages i.e. Executive Programme & Professional Programme Admission to the course is open throughout the year .Examinations are held twice a year in June & December.

She mentioned that PROEDGE Consulting & Training coaching is completely updated and is of high quality .The study material and content is an edge over others in the similar field. She also stated the highlights and benefits of their coaching classes. Coaching will be aligned with the college timetable and given by professionally qualified faculty. Assessments tests will be conducted to track progress. There will be feedback sessions with students and mock preparatory exams.

She ended by averring that assistance will also be provided by them to help students register for exams & in relevant courses. Students found the orientation beneficial.