On the occasion of Chartered Accountants Day, the Udupi branch of the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated its 75th anniversary at Manipal Inn on July 1.
Ibrahim Moulana, proprietor of Manipal Inn, Udupi, was the chief guest. In his address, he emphasized, “The advice and guidance of auditors play a crucial role in the success of businesses and entrepreneurs. No business can thrive without the support of competent auditors. Honest tax payments and trust in the industry are key to reaching the top. Chartered accountants have been instrumental in my success.”
Dr. H V Sudhakar Naik, former director of NITK, Surathkal, inaugurated the programme. In his speech, he highlighted the historical context of India’s education system, noting, “Prior to 1960, the education system we had was based on the Macaulay model, which viewed Eastern education as useless. The intention was to educate the Indian population to use them for administration purposes. In 1961, the Government of India set up a commission to reform the education system.”
Senior members of the Udupi branch, including CA K Bhoja Shetty, CA K Narasimha Kini, CA K Padmanabha Kanchan, and CA Pradeep Jogi, were honored for their contributions. A cultural programme added a festive touch to the celebration.
Kiran Kumar H, chairman of the organization, presided over the event and welcomed the attendees. CA Raghavendra Mogeraya and Lokesh Shetty facilitated the proceedings. The event was attended by Archana R Maya, vice president; M Raghavendra Mogeraya, secretary; Ashwath J Shetty, treasurer of Cikasa; K Lakshmish Rao, president; and Lokesh Shetty, immediate past president.
