THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
(Set up by an act of parliament) NASHIK BRANCH (WIRC)
(Set up by an act of parliament) NASHIK BRANCH (WIRC)
Namaste Members,
The month of November brings us to the festival of lights, it is a festival that signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The celebration of Diwali brings joy to each one of us and we should not forget our responsibility to share at least a thin part of this with the unfortunate ones, the people who are financially backward, the soldiers who are protecting our borders so that we celebrate our festivals, the people tirelessly working and cannot be with their family on this occasion, it is our duty to respect them and spread the happiness with them. Diwali is a festival that transcends religious boundaries, bringing people of diverse backgrounds and faiths together to celebrate light, hope, and the victory of good over evil. It is a time for joy, family reunions, and the exchange of love and good wishes. While the methods of celebration may evolve, the core essence of Diwali remains a celebration of unity and the triumph of positivity in our lives.
The course of our profession has taken new strides in the world today. The Chartered Accountants are looked upon as the strongest pillars of our economy not only in our country but we are recognized globally for our work. It is our ethics that has bonded us together over the years and that is profound reason we have been trusted as partners in nation building. In the month of October, on 16th, Global Ethics Day is celebrated and we have been looked upon by everyone as the utmost followers of ethics not only professionally but also in our daily life. It is our professional integrity that has led us to be the leaders in our field and I hope that together we will grow to the next highest level. With the complexity in our work and use of Artificial intelligence, we have to be more careful and see that along with the work pressure, we do our work with all the sincerity and ethical values. Our dedication to nurturing young talents and upholding ethical principles ensures that we meet India’s goal of Viksit Bharat and we help our nation to be economically resilient and progressive.
The year 2024 is an important year for us as the Loksabha elections were held this year and in the month of November the assembly elections for the state of Maharashtra will take place. Voting is not only our right but also our duty towards the country. Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, our country, and to the world. Never miss an Opportunity to vote as it is our contribution to our Country. Also, as you all are aware of the elections for 26th Central and 25th Regional Council will be held on 6th - 7th December 2024, I urge all the members to take part in this election process and exercise their right to vote as a responsibility towards our profession. The strength of our election, and ultimately our profession, depends on the active participation of each member. I appeal to all of you to come forward and cast your vote, helping to shape the future of our profession.
For the benefit of the members, the voters, shall have the option to choose for a polling booth in the same/different city due to change in his/her professional address published in the List of Voters or expected to be away from his/her professional address on the day of polling. Online filing of request form for change of polling booth has been made operational. Please click https://changebooth.icai.org/ for submitting the request form as early as possible but latest by 14th November 2024 if the desired change is to a polling in a city beyond voter’s own Regional Constituency and 21st November 2024 if the desired change is to a different polling booth in the same city/different city within voter’s own Regional Constituency.
In the month of October after a very hectic workload pressure of audit season, we experienced a wonderfully narrated conclave on the burning topic of Capital Market. The insights and different views on the various facets of today’s capital market scenario by the experts were very interesting and knowledgeable. The active participation of the members was the key for the success of the program. I hope that the interactive sessions really helped the members to update and attain knowledge in the ever-growing subject of capital market.
On behalf of the Nashik Branch and myself, I pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Mr. Ratan Tata, a visionary leader who explained to the world what leadership is with great compassion and ethics. The contributions he has made to country not only through the Tata group but through his legacy of philanthropy, extends far beyond and is unthinkable of. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations to lead with both vision and heart, embodying the belief that true leadership lies in service to others.
As we come to the end of the year, we as part of ICAI should carry on our initiative closely aligned with the Prime Minister\'s vision of \"Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\" honoring the nurturing power of nature, an initiative that underscores our commitment to the nation in the pivotal area of environmental sustainability. I urge everyone to plant as many trees as possible and try to gift a plant this Diwali as a part of the celebration of mother nature.
The branch is continuously engaged in organising various events and activities for you all and I advise you to participate in these events as they offer a unique opportunity to interact with one another, the leaders from different facets of the industry and senior practitioners that shall help you to gain valuable insights into the matters of professional relevance.
I congratulate all the students who have cleared their foundation and intermediate examinations and all the best for the students appearing the final exam this November. Hope that each one of you succeed with flying colours. Lastly, I would like to end with the profound wisdom of Shri Ratan Tata – “The true measure of success is not just in what you achieve, but also in how you impact other positively.”
CA. Sanjeevan V. Tambulwadikar
Chairperson
ICAI Nashik (WIRC)