A Report on ‘Career Counselling’

Classes: IX & X                                                                      2018-2019

          We organised a ‘Career Counselling’ program for the students of class IX and X on Saturday, 10 November, 2018 on the occasion of World Commerce Education Day. There is a widespread belief in the society that Science stream alone provides careers for bright future. In this view, we arranged an orientation to enlighten our students of classes IX and X about the career opportunities available for Commerce students for a prestigious life.

In this regard, we invited Mr. Naveen Kumar, a CA from Hospet, the consultant of ‘The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI)’ as the Chief Guest to educate our students. The well-wisher of our school Mr. Yerriswamy, a CA, the chairman of Ballari branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of ICAI, played a key role in conducting this ‘Career Counselling’ programme. He introduced the chief guest Mr. Naveen Kumar CA, to the gathering in a passionate manner.

Mr. Naveen Kumar started the program with an interactive session with the students. He enquired about the career goals of students. He explained them about the nature of commerce subject and its applications in real life. Later, he elucidated the key role of a Chartered Accountant (C.A.) in the society. He stated that the Finance Management of a country is similar to the Nervous System of a human body. Commerce is all about exchange of goods and services for consideration. It is the life line of economy. Money is the basis of any transaction. Thus, Commerce is the backbone of any exchange of goods or services and the economic growth of any company or nation.

He further said that a C.A. can serve in all possible avenues of commerce and reflects his expertise in diverse areas like Finance Management, Strategic Management, Planning and Financial dealings. Mr. Naveen Kumar also assured that a C.A. is also eligible for I.A.S., Doctorate, I.I.M. and acts like a bridge between people and government.

Mr. Naveen Kumar concluded his orientation by clarifying the doubts of the students on the term of the course and the number of colleges in India and so on. In the end Mr. Yerriswamy also shared his experience of his academic journey to become a CA and also the chairman of Ballari branch of Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of ICAI as well.

We thank the SIRC, Ballari for organising this orientation program. It was more informative and knowledgeable to the students. It was indeed a useful programme that highlighted that ‘Commerce’ has a great importance to have good career opportunities.