Chairman Desk

Dear Esteemed Members,

Warm greetings from the Chengalpattu District Branch of SIRC of ICAI.As we move forward in August 2025, I take this opportunity to reflect on a month filled with impactful events, meaningful interactions, and continuous professional development. Our July calendar was vibrant and diverse ranging from residential learning to youth engagement, automation tools, regulatory updates, and the celebration of the profession itself.

Completed programs in July 2025

77 th Chartered Accountants Day – 1st July 2025

The CA Day celebration on 1st July 2025 was a memorable occasion that brought together senior members, young professionals, and students in the spirit of professional pride and unity. With the theme “VISHWASNIYA – Trustworthy”, we reaffirmed our commitment to excellence, transparency, and integrity in our profession.

Chief Guest: CA. Kumar A P

Special Session: A motivating talk on Work-Life Balance by Dr. CA. Vengadamani S

Highlights included:

  • Felicitation of senior CA members (aged 75 and above)
  • Prize distribution for Wellness Outreach participants and for
  • Student achievers in the National Talent Search & Indoor Games
  • Health initiatives including Blood donation, Eye, Dental & Diabetic screening
  • Road safety awareness program in collaboration with local authorities

Our heartfelt thanks to all participants for making this celebration a fitting tribute to the legacy of the profession.

5th & 6th July – Residential Refresher Course (RRC)

Held at Mamalla Beach Resort, this 2-day program focused on Decoding the Direct Tax Code 2025. Esteemed speakers: CA. Sankar V, CA. Sashank Srivatsan S, CA. Krishnan S, CA. Chaitanya E, CA. Muthu Palaniappan C, and CA. Suresh T G delivered in-depth sessions, providing 12 CPE hours in a serene learning environment.

12th July – Excel Automation for Financials

CA. Vishal G Mulchandani led a practical session on automation of financial statements for both non-corporate and corporate entities. The demo-based format helped members adopt Excel-based tools for compliance and reporting efficiency.

15th July – World Youth Skills Day

The program focused on youth empowerment, with sessions by Mrs. Anita Sivasubramanian and Mr. Balaji G on soft skills, emotional intelligence, and career resilience—key aspects in today’s professional landscape.

19th July – Peer Reviewers’ Training Programme

This one-day session, hosted in collaboration with the Peer Review Board of ICAI, was led by CA. Balaji R S and CA. Ramesh S, equipping participants with the tools and framework for effective peer reviews under ICAI standards.

26th July – V3 Annual Filing & RBI Compliance

A well-attended session by CS. Jaihari S, providing clarity on the MCA V3 portal, company annual filing updates, and recent RBI compliance requirements for reporting entities.

9th Annual General Meeting – 26th July 2025

We successfully conducted the 9th Annual General Meeting of our branch on 26th July 2025 at the branch premises. Members received the Annual Report and Audited Accounts for FY 2024-25, along with the Audit Report. We thank all members who attended and contributed to the discussions.

Upcoming Programs – August 2025

2nd August – Case Studies on GST ITC

Speaker: CA. Srinivasan V

An analysis-driven session covering practical scenarios in input tax credit claims and reconciliation challenges.

8th August – Open Floor Panel Discussion

Moderator: CA. Sankar V

Theme: Taxation & Compliance in Joint Development Agreements and Flat Owners' Welfare Associations

Panelists: CA. M.J. Venkatesan, CA. T.R. Lakshminarayanan, CA. Bhuvaneswari, CA. Manimaran & CA. Muthu Abirami

An interactive discussion addressing real-time queries raised by members.

In Closing

Each program in July was a testimony to the enthusiasm and engagement of our members. I sincerely thank all speakers, coordinators, panelists, the managing committee, and the ever-dedicated branch staff for their contributions.

Let us continue this momentum of collaborative learning, community participation, and professional growth. I invite you all to stay connected with the branch and be an active part of our journey ahead.

With warm regards,

CA. Shivachandra Reddy K

Chairman, Chengalpattu District Branch of SIRC

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

 
     
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