LPU and Simandhar Education Brought CFOs and Big Four Leaders Together with 2,500+ Students to Discuss the Future of Finance and AI

Students gained insights into emerging career opportunities and the changing skill requirements across the global finance and accounting ecosystem
Jalandhar, September 2, 2026: Lovely Professional University (LPU), in association with Simandhar Education, a leading professional education company specialising in global accounting and finance certifications. The summit brought together over 2,500 students across Disciplines and was supported by 19-20 distinguished finance leaders from leading Organisations across sectors, including senior representatives from the Big 4, PC India, State Street, PKF, and other prominent corporate institutions.
The event focused on the changing nature of the finance and accounting profession, with discussions around the impact of AI, evolving industry requirements, and the importance of developing globally relevant skills. The initiative also provided students with greater exposure to professional pathways and career opportunities across the global finance and accounting ecosystem.
As part of the engagement, Simandhar Education highlighted the relevance of globally recognised professional qualifications, including the US CPA, US CMA and Enrolled Agent (EA), in helping students complement their academic education with specialised professional knowledge. The US CPA focuses on accounting, auditing, taxation and financial reporting; the US CMA develops expertise in management accounting, financial planning, analysis and strategic decision making; while the Enrolled Agent (EA) is a US tax focused qualification that prepares professionals to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, stated that the convergence of technology, academia, and industry is increasingly important in preparing students for the future of work. “At LPU, we are committed to creating opportunities that allow students to engage with industry leaders, understand emerging technologies, and gain exposure to evolving career pathways. Collaborations such as this help strengthen the connection between academic learning and the skills that the professional world increasingly demands", said Dr. Mittal.
"Sripal Jain, co-founder, Simandhar Education, stated, 'At Simandhar Education, we believe that the future of finance will be shaped by professionals who can combine strong technical knowledge with an understanding of technology and global business practices. "Our engagement with LPU provides an opportunity to bring these conversations closer to students and help them understand how professional qualifications, industry exposure, and emerging technologies are influencing finance careers. We are pleased to work alongside LPU in creating greater awareness of the opportunities available to students in the evolving global finance ecosystem."
The association between Simandhar Education and LPU marks a step towards strengthening industry academia engagement and creating greater exposure to evolving career opportunities in finance, accounting and business. For Punjab's growing pool of commerce and management students, such initiatives can provide meaningful exposure to global professional pathways and support their transition from academic education to industry ready careers.