Road to CA - Journey to become a Chartered Accountant-21.03.2025

Event Recap: "Road to CA – Journey to Becoming a Chartered Accountant"

On 21st March 2025, the Student Forum of the Association of Kandy Chartered Accountants (AKCA) hosted an engaging and insightful online session titled "Road to CA: Journey to Becoming a Chartered Accountant" via Zoom. The session was part of the ongoing efforts to support and inspire aspiring Chartered Accountants on their professional journey.

The special guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Saranga Jayabandu, a Corporate Finance Specialist and a newly qualified Chartered Accountant, who shared his personal experiences and professional insights with the participants.

Key Highlights:

• Real-life experiences from a newly qualified CA, providing a practical perspective on the journey to qualification.
• Strategies and study techniques for successfully navigating the CA program.
• A discussion on career opportunities and professional growth after becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• An interactive Q&A session, where students had the chance to directly engage with the speaker and clarify their doubts.

The event was moderated by Rashmini and Dilanka from the AKCA Student Forum and saw enthusiastic participation from the student community, which now boasts 204 active members.

The success of this session marks a promising start to a series of regular knowledge-sharing events, with plans underway to alternate between online and physical meetups in the future.

For more upcoming events, stay connected with the AKCA Student Forum.