Type of the Event: Guest lecture
Date: 19 September 2024
Venue : Aaditya Hall, IIS deemed to be University, Jaipur
No. of Participants/Beneficiaries: 40 students
Name of the activity Coordinator: Dr. Mahima Rai
Name of the Collaborating Agency: ACCA and ISDC
Objective of the activity: The orientation aimed to educate students about the ACCA qualification, its structure and the professional advantages it offers on a global scale

Summary/ Description-The Department of Accounting and Taxation, in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC) held an informative ACCA orientation session on 19 September 2024. The event was designed to introduce students to the ACCA qualification and the global career opportunities it offers.
The session highlighted how the ACCA qualification equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in various fields such as auditing, taxation and financial management with a particular emphasis on international career mobility.
The Speakers included Mr. Prabhanshu Mittal, Head of Education Partner Relationships at ACCA, Mr. Vikas Khosla, Zonal Head at ISDC Global and Mr. Siddhant Chandel, Regional Head – Business Relationship (North, East & Central India), ISDC.
To begin with, Dr Shweta Gupta, head, Department of Accounting & Taxation, welcomed the speakers and presented a memento as a token of gratitude. Then Mr. Siddhant Chandel opened the session and elaborated on the structure of the ACCA qualification, breaking down the three core levels—Knowledge, Skills, and Professional. He highlighted the flexibility of the ACCA curriculum, allowing students to pursue it alongside their academic studies or professional commitments. He also discussed ACCA’s global partnerships with major corporations, audit firms, and financial institutions, reinforcing the qualification's value in the international job market.
Next, Mr. Vikas Khosla spoke about ISDC’s collaboration with ACCA, emphasizing the importance of skill development and how ISDC supports students through their ACCA journey with customized training, study resources and industry exposure.
Finally, Mr. Prabhanshu Mittal gave an overview of ACCA’s global reach and recognition. As the Head of Education Partner Relationships at ACCA, he focused on the growing demand for qualified accountants worldwide and how ACCA plays a crucial role in filling this gap. He explained that the ACCA qualification not only provides technical expertise but also enhances critical thinking, ethics and professional judgment, making ACCA professionals highly sought after in the job market.
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment where students had the opportunity to ask questions related to the ACCA qualification, career prospects and the resources available to them through ACCA and ISDC.

Outcome of the Activity-The orientation provided a thorough understanding of how the ACCA qualification can open doors to a broad range of career opportunities across various industries and geographies. It also reassured students of the comprehensive support available from ISDC in helping them achieve their professional goals.