The Mangaluru branch of the Southern India Chartered Accountants Students Association (SICASA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will host a two-day national conference for CA students titled 'Udgam-Origins of Excellence: Where Knowledge Finds Its Source' on Friday and Saturday.
Conference Details Announced
Daniel Marsh Pereira, conference coordinator and chairman of the Mangaluru branch of the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of ICAI, addressed reporters on Tuesday. He stated that the conference is being organized under the aegis of the Board of Studies–Operations (BOS-Operations), ICAI, and hosted by the Mangaluru branch of SIRC and SICASA of ICAI.
Pereira noted that the conference is expected to attract CA students from across India, offering a national platform for learning, peer networking, and professional orientation. He emphasized that 'Udgam' has been designed around the idea that excellence begins with a defining source of knowledge, mentorship, or perspective, and aims to provide that turning point for participants.
Program Structure and Sessions
The program spans two full days and includes four knowledge sessions and six skill-up sessions. Topics covered include artificial intelligence and technology in audit and taxation, emerging tax law, GST updates, startup ecosystems and capital markets, mental wellness, examination strategy, and professional branding.
Key resource persons include CA Rajesh Sharma, chairman of BOS-operations, ICAI, who will speak on ICAI student initiatives, the new curriculum, and opportunities ahead. CA Madhukar N Hiregange, central council member and indirect tax expert, will also address students. Skill-focused sessions will be led by CA Tarun Jagdish on mindset and performance, CA Bhanwar Borana on exam strategy and personal branding, and CA Gajanan Kamath on venture capital and emerging career landscapes.
Rankers' Panel and Wellness Sessions
A rankers' panel featuring CA Ramyashree (AIR 2), CA Prajwal Kamath (AIR 31), and CA Prasanna Shenoy (AIR 15-CA) will be moderated by CA Naveen N. Wellness and emotional intelligence sessions will be delivered by nutritionist Jayalakshmi Hegde and motivator Dhiraj Shetty Mijar.
