Dear Esteemed Members Greetings!
“One should uplift oneself by one’s own efforts and should not degrade oneself. For the self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is the enemy of the self.”
Happy CA Day! As ICAI enters its 77th year of formation, 1st July marks a proud and historic moment for our community of 4.8 lakh members and over one million students. Our Visakhapatnam Branch celebrates this occasion with enthusiasm and pride, hosting a series of events that reflect the significance of the day.
The celebrations at ICAI Bhawan, Visakhapatnam are to include Morning Walkathon, Activities under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Flag hoisting, ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’- a sapling plantation drive, Motivational Session on Work Life Balance, honouring senior members of the profession. Performances by members and their family members, singing, dances etc. We extend a warm invitation to all members to participate in the events organised by our branch.
Let’s engage with our alma mater on this momentous day and together celebrate the legacy of our profession. On this occasion, we pay tribute to those whose tireless efforts led to the formation of our alma mater, ICAI, on 1st July 1949. We remember and honour CA. G.P. Kapadia, the first President of the Institute, and his team, whose pioneering leadership laid the foundation of our profession. Our branch also gratefully acknowledges the sustained contributions of successive past Chairpersons, who have carried forward the vision with commitment and integrity. Let us take this opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to their ideals and pledge to uphold and elevate the stature of our profession globally.
Programmes held in June:
In June, International Yoga Day, which received an enthusiastic response from members. The MSME Mahotsav on 27th June was a grand event with a platform for collaboration and awareness session held in our Branch. I thank the eminent resource persons and participating members for making these programmes a resounding success.
The dates and topics that were covered during the month are listed for information:
June 5-18, 2025- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection Certification Course with participation of 38 members
June 14, 2025 – Recent Changes in Income Tax Forms
June 25, 2025 – Recent Landmark Judgements under the Income Tax Act
June 26, 2025 – Yoga Day (rescheduled from 21 June 2025 due to AP State Government’s Yogandhra Program) Celebration and concluded with a Yoga session with about 25 participants including members and students who demonstrated their interest in making Yoga part of their everyday routine. The students who had taken part in the essay writing, video yoga demo, slogan writing were awarded with a trophy and certificate to install the need for yoga for their well-being.
June 27, 2025 - The MSME Mahotsav- The event had about 70 participants of MSMEs and Chartered Accountants who had an opportunity to network and reach out for value added services along with awareness on the schemes of the government.
CA Day Sports and Games Activities:
As a part of the CA Day celebrations, we recently concluded our Shuttle Badminton, Chess, Caroms, indoor games for children, ladies and couples and Cricket Tournaments for men and women. It was fun filled high voltage events to witness the enthusiasm and sportsmanship displayed by our fellow members. Congratulations to all the participants and winners!
Meeting with Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao garu MLA of Bheemili Constituency:
Our committee members along with senior member CA Akula Chandra Sekhar met with Hon MLA Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao garu and submitted a request to allot land within the city limits preferably in the beach road to construct our own premises. MLA garu, responded positively and asked us to submit a DPR that can be submitted to the relevant Government authorities.
Contributions to CABF:
The Chartered Accountants Benevolent Fund (CABF) is our safety net. By contributing to the CABF, we support our fellow members during times of need. Let us strengthen this noble cause by making our contributions count.
Thank you for your active participation and unwavering support. Together, we can achieve great heights and contribute to the growth of our profession.

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