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