Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 30: The School of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy and the School of Business and Management, St Aloysius (deemed to be university) in collaboration with Business Intelligence Lab, Mangaluru organized a workshop titled Industry Academia Interaction – II on ‘Analysis of Financial Statements of Accounts under SAP Environment'.

The event, held on September 28 at L F Rasquinha Hall, featured CMA Ramsankar Mishra, senior manager (finance) at MRPL, as the resource person. He demonstrated how financial statements are analysed using SAP HANA and discussed the impact of technology in modern finance. His enriching presentation helped attendees grasp the technical and analytical components of financial reporting within the SAP environment.

CMA Mishra also felt that the seminar was a success, as the participants received practical insights into how SAP enhances financial statement analysis, leading to improved accuracy in financial decision-making. The event, attended by about 350 students of BCom and BBA, was a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration among students, staff, and business leaders. It ensured that the academic community remains at the forefront of financial and technological breakthroughs.

The inaugural programme was presided over by Dr Alwyn D’Sa, registrar of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), who emphasized the importance of industry-academia partnerships and how academia plays a vital role in the growth of industries. Dr Denis Fernandes, director of the Arrupe Block, highlighted the need for computerized accounting in today’s business environment, while Roger K M, proprietor of Business Intelligence Lab, shed light on SAP systems and their integration into the curriculum.

Dr Manuel Tauro, dean of the School of Commerce, welcomed the gathering and reflected on the evolution of financial reporting and analysis stressing the importance of preparing students to be industry-ready. Dr Mamatha, associate dean of the School of Business and Management, and Dr Shobha, head of the department, School of Commerce were also present on the stage for the inaugural session. Arjun Prakash, programme coordinator of the BCom (Apprenticeship) proposed the vote of thanks. Ashita the joint coordinator of the event was also present. Sumaiya of BCom compered the event.