Mangaluru: Said to be one of the greatest tax reforms of independent India, the Goods and Service Tax (GST) has made the entire nation witness a sea change in taxation of goods and services. Technology-based implementation has thrown a big challenge to accountants and common man alike. Since GST, Every day has brought new learning for CAs.
Also, there are very significant enactments of indirect tax structure and procedures. After the introduction of ICDS, additional responsibility has been cast on CAs, while reporting under Tax Audit. Levy of penalties, post demonetization, has cast more responsibility on tax professionals to guide the assessees.
Keeping this in mind, the Mangalore branch of ICAI is organizing a two-day conference “SWADHYAYA”, on July 6 and 7 at Dr. T M A Pai International Convention Centre, M G Road, Mangaluru. Renowned speakers from all over India will present their papers. This conference is organized under the aegis of Professional Development Committee of ICAI, New Delhi.
Around 500 chartered accountants from all over India, 400 students and Industrialists will be participating in this event.
The inauguration of the conference will be held on 6th July at 9.15 am. Ananth G Pai, Executive Director, Bharath Group of Companies will inaugurate the event. CA Ranjeeth Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, PDC, New Delhi, will preside over the function. CA Kishore M Saletore, Executive Director, Bharath Forge Ltd, Shri Y V Balachandra, General Manager, Karnataka Bank Ltd and CA Madhukar N Hiregange, Central Council Member & Chairman, IDTC, ICAI will be the guests of honour.
Eight eminent speakers from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi and Bengaluru will present their papers.
The valedictory function will be held on July 7 at 5.00 pm.
The Mangalore branch of the ICAI has requested all the chartered accountants, commercial accountants and students avail the benefit of the conference and enrich their knowledge.
About ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), established on July 1, 1949, is the statutory body regulating the chartered accountancy course and chartered accountants in India. Working under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India, the Institute, having its Head Office in New Delhi, has five regional councils, 163 branches across India and 30 overseas branches.
The Mangalore branch of the ICAI, established in 1971, has more than 600 members spread over Dakshina Kannada district and Kasargod, either in private professional practice in Mangalore, Puttur, Sullia, Madikeri, Moodabidire and Kasargod, or serving in industries, banks etc. More than 2000 students are undergoing CA training under the Branch jurisdiction. The Branch is conducting various learning activities for the members and students throughout the year. The Branch has been adjudged the ‘Best Branch’ in medium category consecutively for two years in the Southern Region.
