Finance Minister launches Mobile app to enable CAs keep pace with changing times

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a mobile application for the Chartered Accountants (CAs) of the north-eastern region to enable them to keep pace with the changing times.

Launching the mobile application during the ‘National Conference of Charter Accountants’ at Pragjyoti ITA Cultural Centre, Machkhowa here, Sarma said the application will be a ready referencer for the CAs to keep them updated in the fast changing scenario of the economy in India.

Describing the role of CAs towards making India a ‘Superpower, Developed and a Five Trillion Economy’, Sarma appreciated the efforts of over 3 lakhs CAs towards the nation during demonetisation, GST and Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. He said the process of continuing professional education for the up-gradation of knowledge and skill of CAs deserves kudos.

CA Jay Chhaira, Chairman PDC of ICAI and Sunil Kumar Tandon, CGM of NE Circle of State Bank of India, inaugurated the two-day-long national conference with the galaxy of ‘Central Council and Regional Council’ members and ‘Managing Committee’ members of the organising branch (Guwahati) .

Speaking on the occasion, Chhaira presented his thoughts on the CA profession, the opportunities that lies ahead and the ever-changing and dynamic business environment.

Chairman of the Guwahati Branch, CA Dhiraj Kumar Jain also delivered a short address to all the dignitaries and the members present in the hall. He informed the house that the two-day conference is focused on exploring the future of the CA profession.

CA Debashis Mitra, Central Council Member quoted about the three pillars of the profession – Independence, Integrity and Excellence.

An elaborate technical session by CA Kapil Goel from New Delhi focusing on the ‘Assessment Issues’ and ‘Issues on Operation Clean Money’ marked the first technical session of the national conference along with CAs.

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