Dear Members,

Chartered Accountants are given the accolade of being the guardians of prosperity. We are considered elite even amongst professionals and put on a pedestal by society as well as other finance and management specialists.

Why are we considered so special? Not just because of our intelligence and discipline but, as the above shloka says, because of the correct application of intelligence in discriminating between proper and improper engagement. The legendary former President APJ Abdul Kalam meant this when he said “Chartered Accountants are partners in nation building.”