20th Karnataka CA Conference Concludes in Bengaluru

The 20th Karnataka State Level Chartered Accountants’ Conference, organized by the Bangalore Branch of SIRC of ICAI, concluded with great success at the Princess Shrine Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. The two-day knowledge festival brought together over 2,000 finance professionals, industry leaders, academicians, and thought leaders, reflecting the vibrancy and intellectual strength of the CA fraternity. The event was graced by the ICAI President, CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, Vice President, CA. Prasanna Kumar, CA. Manjunath M. Hallur, Chairman, SIRC Bangalore, Past Presidents CA. B. P. Rao and CA. K. Raghu and other distinguished dignitaries. Sessions covered pressing topics such as Income Tax Assessments, Data Privacy, GST Appellate Challenges, and Statutory Audit Excellence, with eminent speakers including CA. Sachin Kumar B P, CA. Prashanth G S, Dr. Kotraswamy Maregoudra (IRS), Shri Manoj Bang (ROC Karnataka), and CA. Kamal Garg (New Delhi) is delivering impactful insights.

Day two opened with a spiritual invocation by Pujyashri Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji, followed by addresses from ICAI leaders on the future of the profession inVikasit Bharat. Chief Guest Sri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, lauded the contribution of CAs as the backbone of financial integrity and emphasized their role in transparency, compliance, and nation-building, while also urging professionals to adopt healthy lifestyles to combat rising lifestyle-related diseases. A highlight was the futuristic session“AI Meets Finance – Your Private GPT”led by industry experts, which showcased how secure, private AI solutions can empower Chartered Accountants in the digital era. The conference concluded with a grand valedictory session and a cultural extravaganza featuring actor Vijay Raghavendra, actress Sharanya Shetty, and vibrant performances by CA talents, making the event not just a professional conclave but a celebration of knowledge, networking, and the dynamic spirit of the CA fraternity.