Binod was invited by CFA India Society to deliver an online session as part of the Meet a Member series of webinars run by the society. The webinar was divided into two parts. In the first part Binod talked briefly about a) the three phases of his career and life, b) ten tips on higher education and c) ten career tips. The second longer part was an extensive Q & A where many participants directly asked Binod a wide variety of career-related queries such as….
Read MoreAccounting and finance are vast fields that includes many sectors and roles. There are so many sectors, roles, firms and qualifications and it can get confusing.
Binod was invited by Heriot Watt University to give this talk. He covers the key qualifications -ACCA, CFA and MBA/Masters-and goes into detail…. This is essential listening for any college student who is serious about career planning.
Read MoreThe webinar kicks off with Binod’s education and career story. It then covers the importance of Finance for society and for you, an honest look at the Pros and Cons of careers in Investment Banking and Asset Management and some less talked about career options like corporate finance and risk management.
Read MoreThe CFA program is a uniquely designed and widely respected master’s level qualification with a rigorous curriculum. But is it for you? What careers does it prepare you for? What are the pros and cons of the qualification? What are the challenges at each Level? How should one study smartly for success? ….
Read MoreCA students are inexperienced, and many don’t have a clue on how to succeed in their career. This is a serious issue. As an ex CA student from a Tier II city, Binod had to learn along the way, mainly by trial and error. This talk is about the key lessons, mostly on soft skills and self- development, that he picked up over the 25 + years of corporate life, entrepreneurship and mentoring hundreds of students….
Read MoreFinance is a vast field. Within Finance, exciting changes are happening thanks to an explosion of data and computing power and increased application of AI/ML. I cover three career options in Investing; Investment Banking, Investment Management and Quantitative Investing. I talk of the pros and cons of each and how to make it, including qualifications like CFA, MBA etc and the required skills…
Read MoreCAs are, inter alia, diligent, analytical, and committed. But many also have major aptitude and attitude gaps. Hence they often lose out in the job market and in their careers, being unable to change and make the impact they could have. Binod busts a few myths and suggests a way forward for CAs….
Read MoreStill have questions after the webinar? I will be answering all your question for for the next 30 minutes. Write down your questions related to exam delay in the comments section below and I’ll try to get to as many as I can!
Read MoreThe pandemic will damage economies and livelihoods. It will also have a massive impact on many companies round the world, a few positively but most negatively. How should we now analyze company financials? If you are a CFO, Finance Manager, Equity Analyst or an Investor, what numbers and ratios should we focus on and analyze and why?….
Read MoreMany young finance professionals are NOT job ready. This is a growing problem, leading to frustration for both employers and employees. From the employers’ perspective, this alarming situation is due to a combination of poor technical skills, lack of soft skills, and inadequate business awareness. We need to have a frank conversation about what these skills gaps are….
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