New syllabus aimed at making Indian CAs best in the world : ex-ICAI Chief K Raghu

New syllabus aimed at making Indian CAs best in the world : ex-ICAI Chief K Raghu

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 16, 2015 : "We want Indian CAs  to be the best in the world and with this objective in  mind the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)   is ready with its new syllabus  in tune with the current global needs," said  K Raghu,  former president of ICAI.

 

He was delivering the key-note address at Jnana Sathra,  a two-day  National Conclave of Students organised by the  Board of Studies of ICAI under the aegis of the Mangaluru Branch of SIRC and SICASA of ICAI on  December 15, Tuesday.

Continuing, Raghu said the syllabus  has been placed before the  Ministry of Corporate Affairs for clearance and added that it is likely to be introduced  in November 2016.

The latest changes in all aspects of CA education are incorporated in  the syllabus,  he said adding International Financial Reporting Standards and various other issues are now part of the syllabus after due consultation with the  relevant authorities including  practising CAs, academicians and industry experts.

While drawing attention to the fact that the pass percentage was just around  7 % to 8 % in CA examinations, he  said CA students  should derive inspiration from some students like Yogish Mistry, Harsha Bhattad and Prema Jayakumar who battled against odds to  top the exams, considered to be the toughest  in India.