Chairman's Message
CA Virag Acharya,
Chairman
Gandhidham Branch of WIRC of ICAI
Dear Esteemed Professional Colleagues,
It gives me immense pleasure and privilege to address you all for the first time as the Chairperson of the Gandhidham Branch for the year 2026-27. While I feel honoured to assume this position, I am equally conscious of the responsibility that comes along with it.
I am confident that with the wholehearted support of my Managing Committee colleagues, we will function as a team and strive to meet-and exceed-the expectations of our members.
At the outset, I extend my sincere congratulations and a warm welcome to the new leadership at the Central and WIRC levels. We look forward to their guidance and visionary direction.
As we embark on this journey for the year 2026-27, our collective objective is to uphold and build upon the rich legacy established by our past Chairpersons since the inception of the Gandhidham Branch. Their dedication and commitment have set high benchmarks, and we remain humbled and inspired to carry that legacy forward.
During the year, we aim to organize a wide range of programs catering to the professional development of members and students. A special focus will be on nurturing a strong pool of local faculty, particularly encouraging young members to come forward and contribute by sharing their knowledge across various professional domains.
We are also introducing a few new initiatives:
• "Ethics Corner" in our branch newsletter, which will feature notable disciplinary case laws of ICAI, helping members better understand professional responsibilities and ethical standards.
• "Reader's Retreat", a column inviting members to share insights and recommendations on books that have influenced their professional or personal growth.
• The Branch has been actively conducting "Career Counselling Programs" in schools and colleges.
This year, we invite all members to take the lead in organizing such sessions, especially at their alma mater, as a way of giving back to the institutions that shaped us.
Our team remains open and receptive to your valuable suggestions, feedback, and inputs. Your active participation and guidance will be instrumental in making this year meaningful and impactful.
I would like to conclude with a thought:
"Well begun is half done."