Dear Esteemed Members of the Bengaluru Branch,

The financial world is dynamic, constant changes in technology, regulations and global economic conditions. We Chartered Accountants have to stay updated & equipped with versatile skills in this dynamic professional landscape to meet the relevant challenges in today’s fast forward world. Now, we have to embrace ourselves for the GST audit and Annual return season. December also reminds us to check with the CPE requirements as per the ICAI guidelines. I request members to complete it by end of this month.

In November, we had organized One Day Seminars on GST, Search & Seizure under the Income Tax Act, 1961 & GST Laws and FEMA to excel ourselves. In these seminars the platform for open house discussions were shared by the learned and subject experts in the above said events.

To sensitize taxpayers to the legal obligations and the consequences of non-compliance, including fines and penalty proceedings under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, we organized Awareness Program on Filing Foreign Assets and Income Reporting Jointly with the Income Tax Department, Bangalore.

ISA Certificate Course was organized under the aegis of Digital Accounting and Assurance Board of ICAI, Hosted by Bengaluru Branch (SIRC).

We have announced on the website the Certification courses on Forensic Audit, AI for CAs, Sustainability and BRSR and UAE Certificate Tax – the first physical batch in India.  We request members to go through & register for the same.

December being a CPE month, we are organizing various Seminars and Two Days CPE Conference relevant to members to update the skills on various topics of our professional interest. To know more click https://www.bangaloreicai.org/,

In continuation to earlier forward, ICAI is hosting the prestigious World Forum of Accountants (WOFA) 2025 from 31st January to 2nd February at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi – a state-of-the-art and a landmark event for our profession set to welcome thought leaders and professionals from around the globe!   Please avail the Early Bird Discount on registration and let’s create widespread awareness and encourage prompt registration to make WOFA 2025 an unforgettable experience for all. For more details click https://wofa.icai.org/

From the Desk of President – ICAI : CA. Ranjeet K. Agarwal, President-ICAI requests all the eligible Members of ICAI to cast their valuable vote for ICAI Elections for 26th Central & 25th Regional Council to be held on 6th & 7th December 2024 with a sense of commitment and responsibility towards the CA Profession.

Programmes for Students:

The two day Mega CA Students’ Conference is fast approaching scheduled on 20^th & 21st December 2024 at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Bengaluru. Interesting topics and Speakers are handpicked from their respective fields. We request our professional colleagues to encourage your students to register in the above said conference.

Wish you all a very happy Christmas.

With warm regards,

The Managing Committee Members

ICAI – Bengaluru Branch (SIRC)