Dear Esteemed Members,

It is with immense gratitude and humility that I accept the responsibility as the President of our esteemed Association. Your trust and confidence in me mean a great deal, and I assure you that I will do my utmost to fulfil this role to the best of my abilities with your support and cooperation.

Reflecting on my journey, I am reminded of the profound impact this Association has had on my career. When I completed my C.A. in 2002, I was a first-generation professional, starting my practice from scratch. Joining the CA Association in 2003 proved to be a pivotal decision. Participation in various activities and programs provided me with invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth. Today, whatever I have achieved is, in no small part, thanks to this Association.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the past presidents of CAA, for their guidance and inspiration. Their leadership has been instrumental in shaping both my journey and the trajectory of our Association.

As the 68th President of our Association, I am honoured to serve alongside a dedicated Executive Committee, whose members I would like to acknowledge: CA. Bijal Gandhi, CA. Dipam Patel, CA. Gaurav Parmar, CA. Jigneh J Shah, CA. Ketul Patel, CA. Kunal A. Shah, CA. Nirav Choksi, CA. S. K. Sadhwani, and CA. Vikash Jain

I am especially fortunate to have CA. Rushabh Shah as our Vice President, whose innovative ideas and technological expertise will undoubtedly drive our Association forward.

Together with our Honorary Secretaries, CA. Prakash Nandola and CA. Ashish Sharma, I am committed to enhancing the reputation and reach of our Association.

We have an exciting lineup of events and initiatives planned for the year ahead, including:

RRC at Lake City - Udaipur
I am delighted to announce the much-awaited RRC Event, scheduled to be held at the brand-new property of Essentia Luxury Resort and Spa in Udaipur, from June 6th to 8th, 2024. This event promises to be an enriching experience, featuring five technical sessions delivered by eminent speakers and experts covering Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes (including GST), International Taxation & FEMA, and Audit. Additionally, there will be two engaging sessions on group discussions.

Direct Tax Home Refresher Course (DTHRC) -5
I am excited to announce the launch of yet another much-awaited annual program, the Direct Tax Home Refresher Course (DTHRC). Organized for the fifth time as part of a joint effort led by the Bombay Chartered Accountant Society (BCAS), our association, and eight other associations, this refresher series on direct tax law comprises 14 meticulously planned lectures to be delivered by eminent faculties from across India.

I urge all members to actively participate in these programs and extend your support and cooperation.

In conclusion, I want to reiterate that leading our Association is not a one-person task. It requires the collective effort of our entire team. With your blessings, guidance, and support, I am confident that we will achieve new heights of success and make significant contributions to our profession and community.

Thank you for your attention and support.

Warm regards,
CA. Riken Patel
President - CAA