08:00 AM onwards

REGISTRATION & TEA

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Inaugural Session

Address by ICAI Leadership –

• CA. Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Convenor, ICAI Placement Directorate
• CA. Chandrashekhar V Chitale, Programme Director & CCM, ICAI
• Address by Chief Guest – CA. (Dr.) S. B. Zaware
• Address by Guest of Honor - CA. (Dr.) J Sridhar (Bajaj Auto)

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Session I - Top 10 Things to Keep in Mind Before Appearing for Placements / Interviews :

CA. Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Convenor, ICAI Placement Directorate

Focus Areas:

1. Resume readiness
2. Researching the employer
3. Clarity on strengths and domain interest
4. Communication discipline
5. Interview do’s and don’ts
6. Professional appearance
7. Time management
8. Handling stress and unexpected questions
9. Asking relevant questions to the employer
10. Post-interview follow-up etiquette

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Session II- Panel Discussion – Diverse Career Avenues for Chartered Accountants:

Panellists : CA. Bharat Phatak , CA. Shailesh Rathi & CA. R T Goel

Moderator : CA. Rekha Dhamankar

Suggested Panel Composition: (3 Panelist+1 Moderator)

1. Industry CFO
2. Large Firm Partner
3. Entrepreneur
4. Industry Expert from:
   • Private Equity
   • Investment Banking
   • Sector-specific leadership role
   • New-age finance professional / content creator / influencer

Focus Areas:

• Emerging opportunities for CAs across sectors
• Career choices beyond conventional finance roles
• Industry expectations from fresh CAs
• Skills required for rapid career progression
• Sector-wise career planning
• Entrepreneurship opportunities for CAs
• New-age professional branding and visibility

Q&A Round: (Last 30 Minutes)

• • Open interaction with participants for career queries and practical guidance

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM

Session III - HR Round Readiness

Speakers:

CA. Sujata Bogawat & CA. Pravin Shah

HR Leader from a reputed organisation

Focus Areas:

• Understanding HR interviews
• Behavioural interview questions
• Corporate expectations from fresh hires
• Confidence, body language and communication
• Salary discussion and career intent questions
• Common mistakes in HR rounds

Lunch (1:30 PM to 2:30 PM)

02:30 PM to 3.30 PM

Mock Interview and Mentoring Sessions:

CA. Roshan Rathi, CA. Abhishek Dhamne, CA. Rajesh Agrawal & Past Rank Holders

03:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Session IV - Pre-Placement Talk by Participating Companies :

ICICI Bank Ltd

Coverage:

• Company introduction
• Role offerings for Chartered Accountants
• Skill expectations
• Career growth opportunities
• Organisational culture
• Hiring process during campus placement

04:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Session V - Know Your ICAI-by ICAI Placement Directorate – CA. Arpit Kabra, Convenor, ICAI Placement Directorate

To be conducted by: ICAI Placement Directorate

• Overview of ICAI Placement Directorate
• Campus Placement Programme structure
• Placement opportunities available through ICAI
• Registration process and timelines
• Role of ICAI in career facilitation
• Support available for newly qualified CAs