J&K ICAI hosts seminar on ‘Professional opportunities in UAE, IPO Pathway in India’

Jammu, Jul 22: The J&K Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), under the aegis of the Committee for Members in Industry and Business (CMI&B), organised a seminar on “Professional opportunities in UAE and IPO Pathway in India” at ICAI Bhawan, Canal Road, Jammu on Tuesday.

The seminar focused on equipping members with insights into emerging international career prospects and the evolving fundraising and IPO ecosystem in India. It drew a large number of members keen to explore cross-border professional avenues and capital market expertise.

Delivering the welcome address, Sourav Pargal, chairman of the J&K branch, emphasised the ICAI’s continued efforts in enhancing international career avenues for members.

He underlined the growing relevance of Indian Chartered Accountants in global financial hubs and capital markets.

The seminar featured technical sessions by eminent speakers including Kapil Talreja who spoke on practice opportunities and professional scope for Indian CAs in Dubai and UAE, including current business dynamics and compliance requirements.

Pitam Goel delivered insights on IPO advisory and fundraising opportunities for Chartered Accountants during SME and Mainboard listings.

Key themes included UAE’s new corporate tax regime, global job markets, IPO preparation, and capital market roles for CAs.

The sessions were coordinated and conducted by Jatin Malhotra, secretary of the branch, who ensured effective member engagement throughout the day. Concluding the event, Amit Gupta, vice chairman, extended a formal vote of thanks, appreciating the speakers, members, and the organising team for making the seminar a rich learning experience.

The seminar underscored ICAI’s commitment to professional excellence and global readiness - especially for members from regions like Jammu and Kashmir seeking to broaden their professional horizons.