Initiatives

Empowering New CAs to Choose, Grow & Lead with Purpose (In Collaboration with the Committee for Members in Industry & Business) The Career Readiness Programme for New CAs is designed to support newly qualified Chartered Accountants in making confident and informed career decisions at the beginning of their professional journey. The transition from qualification to professional life presents multiple pathways ,independent practice, employment in industry or association with large firms. Each option requires different capabilities, mindsets and preparation. This programme helps participants understand these choices clearly and align them with their strengths, aspirations and long-term goals. The programme introduces participants to the professional ecosystem from a career- evelopment perspective. It covers career planning, practice readiness, industry orientation, professional behavior, ethical foundation, leadership mindset and personal branding. Emphasis is placed on understanding how early career decisions influence long-term growth, professional credibility and work satisfaction.
Learning is delivered through structured expert sessions, mentoring inputs and guided self-assessment exercises. The programme progresses from awareness- building to action- Oriented planning, enabling participants to translate self- understanding into clear career direction.
Special focus is given to areas such as practice readiness, client acquisition, professional etiquette, networking, ethical leadership, digital visibility, collaboration models and the use of technology in professional life. It also emphasizes decision-making ability, resilience and personal leadership as key pillars for sustained success.
By the end of the programme, participants will develop the perspective required to build a confident professional identity and navigate their careers with clarity and purpose.