# ICAI president opens new office in Vizianagaram, urges upskilling 2026-08-10T17:04:27+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet ICAI national president D. Prasanna Kumar inaugurated a new office in Vizianagaram on Monday, saying chartered accountants must constantly upgrade their skills to keep pace with rule changes, new Acts and technological advancements. The office on Ring Road will serve 450 CAs and students, providing access to experts and training. E.R. Somayajulu, chairman of the Vizianagaram branch, said the CA course continues to offer a strong career path as the Indian economy grows. Kumar, who is from Visakhapatnam, was felicitated by local office bearers. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: chartered accountants, ICAI, professional development, regulatory body, upskilling, Vizianagaram Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/icai-president-opens-new-office-in-vizianagaram-urges-upskilling/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/icai-president-opens-new-office-in-vizianagaram-urges-upskilling/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.