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NEWSLETTER The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan November 2014 Orientation Sessions 2014 To welcome the fresh CA entrants, Orientation Sessions were held at all ICAP stations in order to introduce the students to the Institute’s role, its values, CA education stream and to answer the questions concerning education and examination. These sessions serve as an instrument for a smooth transition into the professional stream. Merit certificate holders, gold medalists and qualified In Islamabad around 265 students attended the session Chartered Accountants were also invited to share their held on October 23, 2014. Ms. Uzma Hayat delivered a experiences and methodology of study and learning to detailed presentation about ICAP rules, regulations and motivate and inspire the students. computer based exams. A young Chartered Accountant Ms. Sania Saleem and two brilliant students Ms. Izz Two sessions were conducted in Lahore which were Ghanaa Ansari and Mr. Jibraeel were also present and attended by around 600 students on October 22, 2014. addressed the gathering. Mr. Mohammed Maqbool, FCA, Vice President ICAP, graced the event and shared the inspiring thoughts and In Peshawar around 87 students attended the session his influential lifetime journey and achievements. He also held on October 27, 2014. Detailed briefing was given briefed about the significance of CA in the professional life. Mrs. Badia Raza Director MARCOM presented to the students about study material and how to the token of appreciation to the Vice President. Ms. pursue the examinations. Two brilliant students Ms. Uzma Hayat delivered a detailed presentation on the Syeda Mehak Sardar and Mr. Taimoor Farid spoke to the examination techniques to enlighten the students audience. A qualified CA Mr. Shahid Iqbal Khattak, ACA about each and every aspect from the study program, also shared his experiences and delivered a presentation its syllabus and paper attempting techniques so that regarding the scope of CA. they do not face any snags during their studies. Apart from that, for the sheer motivation, a young qualified Three separate sessions were held in Karachi on Chartered Accountant Mr. Zamar Nauman Butt; and October 28, 2014 where around 650 students high achievers Mr. Muhammad Saad, Mr. Rizwan Farooq attended the sessions. Students were briefed on the and Ms. Hooria Batool also shared their success stories important guidelines regarding examinations, rules and experiences. and procedures to ensure their smooth journey of 26