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ICAI president opens new office in Vizianagaram, urges upskilling
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The call for CAs to ‘upgrade skills constantly’ is a familiar refrain, but the real gap is between rhetoric and infrastructure. The ICAI's new office is welcome, yet the question is whether it will actually translate into better exam pass rates and audit quality. The test will be simple: what percentage of Vizianagaram’s 450 CAs and students use the centre within a year?
Source: thehindu.com
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