The Nagpur branch of Western India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was recently adjudged ‘Best Branch of Western Region’ amongst 36 branches of WIRC of ICAI. At a glittering function held at ICAI Bhawan, BKC Auditorium, Mumbai President of ICAI CA Nihar Jambusaria gave the award in presence of CA Manish Gadia, Chairman WIRC; CA Drusti Desai, Vice Chairperson, WIRC, CA Arpit Kabra, Secretary, WIRC, CA Jayesh Kala, Treasurer, WIRC and CA Yashwant Kasar, WICASA Chairman, WIRC. The function was attended by large number of Chartered Accountants from all over the Western Region. WICASA Nagpur was also adjudged as the Best Students Association in the Region. Nagpur branch has received both the awards for the year 2021-22. During the year 2021-22 under the dynamic Chairmanship of CA Saket Bagdia the Branch organised about 485 programmes.

 

The branch also organised various seminars – both on virtual as well as physical mode, VCM’s, conferences, workshops, training programmes, remodeled and redesigned study circle “The Top 10 Series”, seven national conferences and interactive meetings concentrating on practical exposure and expertise for the members. A host of academic programmes were also conducted with focus on emerging areas of practice, knowledge enhancing and professional enrichment. During the Covid phase, the Nagpur branch did a stupendous work for helping not only the members but also the general public. On the social responsibility front, the branch has organised blood / plasma donation camps, planted more than 1000 saplings, participated in Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan, Financial & tax Literacy drives Inauguration of “Proud to be CA” Icon at Nagpur Branch premises as well as Accounting Museum set up were special tasks done during the year. Unique events like Virtual Holi Milan, Apne Ganesh Khud Banao, CA Couple Carnival etc. were planned during the year.

 

Nagpur Branch organized various programmes that enhanced the image of profession amongst society and also made the public aware about various taxation provisions. Major programs were Public Meet on budget, discussions on union and state budget, programs for cooperative sector, various career counseling programs, no. of press meets to inform about ICAI policies. CA. Saket Bagdia, Chairman said that the plethora of activities undertaken successfully by the Branch was a result of team work as well as motivation, support and co-operation from all the members and students. Bagdia dedicated the Best Branch Award to the members of Nagpur Branch as well as the enthusiastic CA students. He thanked Past President, ICAI CA Ashok Chandak and CA Jaydeep Shah, CA Abhijit Kelkar, RCM and all Past Chairmen of Nagpur Branch, all senior members for their guidance and Managing Committee Members for their active support during the year.