Pune: Emphasizing that chartered accountants play a key role in maintaining the economic health of the country, noted industrialist and social activist Dr Pradeep Bhargava urged the newly qualified CAs to focus on establishing themselves as independent professionals while maintaining ethics and social responsibility.Bhargava was speaking at the convocation ceremony organized by the Pune branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at Bintara Bhavan in Baner, where over 650 students received Chartered Accountancy degrees.“Whether they work in the public, private, or social sectors, chartered accountants must uphold the dignity of the profession through integrity, sensitivity and humanity,” said Bhargava. He added that the profession today offers vast opportunities in India and abroad and encourages graduates to specialize in specialized domains.Advising students to adapt to changing times, Bhargava said professionals should embrace emerging technologies, maintain discipline in budget and time management, and focus not only on “doing good” but also “doing good” for society.CA Chandrasekhar Chatale, Member of the Central Council of ICAI and Chief Coordinator of the Convocation said that ICAI is considered as one of the largest and most prestigious accounting institutes in the world. He highlighted the growing opportunities available in auditing, banking, finance, law, stock markets and startups.Pune branch chairman CA Pranav Apte said the event celebrated the perseverance and hard work of the students. “Accounting profession today represents transparency, accountability and trust. Students must constantly update themselves with new skills in a technology-driven environment,” he said.CA Rajesh Aggarwal termed the graduation as the beginning of a new journey and advised the students to dream big with humility. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining physical and mental fitness along with professional success.CA Rekha Dhammankar encouraged the students to build their own professional identity rather than depending solely on jobs, while CA Abhishek Dhamane reminded the graduates that wherever they work globally they will always represent the values of ICAI.Among those present were CA Nilesh Yeolkar, Vice Chairman of Pune Branch and CA Sarika Dindurkar, Chairperson of ICAI’s WICASA.
