CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Respected Seniors and Colleagues in the Profession,

It is with extreme humility and honor that I accept the responsibility as the 44^th Chairperson of the Goa Branch (WIRC) of ICAI. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for placing your trust and considering me worthy to lead the branch for the council year 2025-26. Your confidence in my abilities is both humbling and deeply motivating!!

I am joined by a passionate and an energetic team of CA Vinayak Dhumatkar – Vice Chairperson, CA Vaibhav Bale – Secretary, CA Akshay Mulgaonkar – Treasurer, CA Sneha Menon – WICASA Goa Chairperson and CA Venkatesh Shenai, Managing Committee Member. Together, we are committed to upholding the values of ICAI and carrying forward and strengthen the legacy of excellence of Goa Branch established by our illustrious predecessors. With your support and participation, I am confident that we will have an eventful and exciting year ahead.

As Chartered Accountants, we have long been the pillars of financial integrity, compliance and governance. While the traditional areas of practice remain our foundation, the ever- evolving landscape of technology and innovation presents new opportunities and challenges. Embracing this evolution, our vision for the year — “Sustain Tradition… Embrace Change”— aims to harmonize time-tested principles and practices with modern advancements. Through a series of insightful programs and seminars, we will try to foster a synergy between tradition and innovation and develop a bridge between conventional wisdom and emerging trends, ensuring that we stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic world.

We are equally committed to the development of CA students in Goa by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become future leaders of the profession.

Furthermore, we will continue to work closely with Government authorities to implement various MoU’s already in place, further strengthening the Brand CA and reinforcing our role as key contributor to nation-building.

We sincerely seek your continued support, guidance, suggestions and encouragement in our collective pursuit of professional development, just as before. With unwavering integrity and dedication, we pledge to serve our esteemed fraternity to the best of our abilities.

With Gratitude

CA. Vishwanath S. S. Bhobe
Chairperson, 2025-26