The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) through its Career Counselling Committee, signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) to strengthen Commerce and Chartered Accountancy education and to enhance career awareness among students in Goa.
The MoU will provide students with greater exposure to Commerce, Chartered Accountancy and diverse career opportunities, while helping them make informed choices about their future. The MoU shall be effective for a period of three years from 23rd September 2026.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Bhagirath G. Shetye, Chairman, Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE); CA. Arpit Kabra, Chairman, Career Counselling Committee, ICAI; Sermia Cynthia Gonsalves, Secretary, GBSHSE; CA. Vinayak V. Dhumatkar, Chairman, Goa Branch of WIRC of ICAI; and Bharat Chopde, Deputy Secretary, GBSHSE.
The MoU aims to provide students with information about Commerce Education, Chartered Accountancy and other career opportunities, while helping them understand the available options and make informed choices about their future.
ICAI and GBSHSE jointly organised a two-day programme on 22nd and 23rd September 2026, featuring dedicated sessions for Principals, Headmasters and Higher Secondary Students. The programme provided educators and students with insights into opportunities in the fields of Commerce and professional education. Students were also encouraged to identify their interests and skills and choose career paths aligned with their aspirations and capabilities.
On 22nd September 2026, a special session for Principals and Headmasters was organised on “Importance of Commerce Education under Project Vanijya – Shaping the Future of Bharat as a Developed Country.” The session was attended by around 90 Principals and Headmasters from various schools affiliated with the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and was addressed by CA. Nihar N. Jambusaria, Past President, ICAI, who highlighted the growing significance of Commerce Education, Financial Literacy, Awareness of Career Opportunities in Commerce and Finance and how teachers can prepared students for the changing world.
This was followed by a session by CA. Premlata Daga Saboo, who spoke on the importance and opportunities in Chartered Accountancy education. She highlighted the scope of the CA profession and encouraged schools and educators to create greater awareness among students about CA education and the wide range of career opportunities it offers.
Together, the two sessions provided educators with a comprehensive perspective on the relevance of Commerce education, the importance of financial literacy, and the wide range of career pathways available to students in commerce and finance
On the second day of the programme, a dedicated career guidance session was organised for Higher Secondary students under the theme “Unlocking the World of Chartered Accountancy.” The programme was attended by around 120 students from schools across Goa. The session began with an insightful address by CA. Arpit Kabra, Chairman, Career Counselling Committee of ICAI who introduced students to the world of Chartered Accountancy and highlighted the relevance of the profession in today’s dynamic business and economic environment.
This was followed by a detailed session by CA. Premlata Daga Saboo on the “Complete Roadmap to Becoming a Chartered Accountant.” She provided students with comprehensive information about the Chartered Accountancy course in a simple and accessible manner. The session covered the eligibility requirements, various entry routes and the overall structure of the CA course.
