Chairman's Message


Dear Esteemed Members Greetings!
“Knowledge bestows humility (or modesty). From humility comes worthiness (or eligibility). From worthiness, one acquires wealth. From wealth, one performs righteous deeds (Dharma). From Dharma, one attains happiness.”
As the due date for filing income tax returns from 31st July to 15th of September, we thrilled to announce organising Residential Refresher Course (RRC) in Jagadalpur, Bastar District, Chhattisgarh to be conducted in the monsoon month of July. Request the interested members to block the dates 11th, 12th and 13th. Detailed action plan will be communicated.
June is an exciting month filled with several fun filled activities to be conducted to celebrate upcoming CA Day (1st July). Let us celebrate this D Day with our families.
DISA 3.0:
We have successfully organised much excited DISA 3.0 certification course during April and May 2025 commenced on 18th April and ended on 6th May 2025 with hundred percent attendance. The Managing Committee expresses heartfelt gratitude to all the participants in conducting the DISA certification successfully.
LoL Balance:
To promote holistic well-being among our professional fraternity which is a key mission of the ICAI. In alignment with this, and to commemorate the spirit of Work-Life Balance, we had conducted a special 2-hour interactive program LOL@ICAI - Laugh Out Ledger!
(Because balance is not just for books—it’s for life!)
FAFD Certification Course:
FAFD Certification Course commenced as per the schedule from 5th June to 18th June with members from across the region and one member from Bengaluru joined the course.
World Environment Day and ICAI Sustainability Month– June 2025 The activities are aligned with the 5Ps of sustainability: Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership, and are aimed at engaging members, students, and the community in advancing the UN’s SDGs.
Tree Plantation Drive
Walkathon for Sustainability
Sustainability Reel Competition
Motivational Session
Sustainability Awareness Survey
Felicitation of Sr. Members-aged 75 years or above (by a cut-off date -July 1, 2024):
On occasion of 75 years of illustrious journey of ICAI, it has been decided that as a noble gesture, senior members of aged 75 years or above (by a cut-off date-July 1, 2024) will be felicitated recognizing their monumental contributions towards the advancement of our esteemed profession
International Yoga Day (21st June):
Owing to the visionary efforts of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as International Yoga Day, recognizing Yoga’s role in promoting preventive health and a balanced lifestyle.
In alignment with this vision, under the directions of the Committee for Promoting Work-Life Balance your branch is delighted to announce the celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to holistic well-being. This year’s theme, ”Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscores the vital connection between individual wellness and the planet’s health, promoting a vision of balance and sustainability.
Let’s be a part of Prestigious Yogandhra 2025 that embodies the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” aiming to integrate yoga into daily life and promote a stress-free lifestyle across Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of celebrating International Yoga Day.
In continuation of the many firsts to our credit and the diversity of program coverage, The Branch many more innovative programs on the anvil. During June 2025, apart from the regular CPE programs, we have three commemorative programmes, namely,
• World Environment Day,
• International Yoga Day and
• MSME Day.
The details of the programmes scheduled for June 2025 are published elsewhere in this newsletter under the caption “CPE Calendar”.
CA Day (1st July):
As we approach Chartered Accountants Day, let us rejuvenate and reflect on our professional journey and reaffirm our commitment to excellence. I request all the members join in the celebrations and make it an outstanding occasion.
I conclude this month’s communique by saying:
EVERY CHALLENGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY


Warm regards,
Sridhar Andhavarapu
Chairman (2025-26),
ICAI Visakhapatnam Branch