FOR ICAI CENTRAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS, 2012
CONTESTANT SERIAL NO. 14 - G SEKAR, B.COM, FCA - CHENNAI
Dear Esteemed and Conscientious Professional,
I
wish to inform you that I am contesting for getting elected to the
Central Council of the ICAI in the forthcoming elections in December
2012. I hereby request your Support, Best Wishes and First or Best
Preference Vote in this Election.
Our Central Council Election is an “Election Among Equals”,
i.e. professionals having equal knowledge and expertise. Sometimes, the
Members not contesting the Council Elections may have better expertise
and knowledge than the candidates in the election fray.
In
my opinion, the Members of the ICAI Central Council are not elected for
any ceremonial post or for showing their superiority. It is only a
Power of Attorney executed by every Voter Member to collectively
represent them on relevant issues concerning the profession, to various
Government Agencies and Departments. The Power of Attorney is executed in the form of a Ballot Paper instead of a Stamp Paper. Keeping this in mind, to represent your esteemed self, I request a Power of Attorney in my favour, in the form of your First or any Best Preference Vote.
You
may be aware that the past average polling is around 45% in the ICAI
Elections. The election Ballot Paper is the only means through which we
can prove to the Government and Regulatory Authorities that we are
working together as “One Professional Community”. The
voting percentage will speak before the Government in each and every
interaction of our Council with the Government, for the benefit of
Members and the Society. So, I request you to kindly come and cast your vote.
In case you are not satisfied with all the candidates, atleast please come and cast your vote of dissent.
The
contribution of Chartered Accountants towards India’s Economic Growth
is immense and significant. The recognition of and rewards for such
contribution greatly depends on the quality of people representing our
professional community in the Council. Hence, I request your goodself to
cast your vote, after due consideration and objective evaluation of
candidates. Let us not forget, ultimately our voting decides our representatives.
Presently,
in the Southern Region of ICAI, there are around 42,000 Members. You
are well aware that it is practically not possible to meet each one of
you in person even though my heart would want the same, hence, I am
sending this communique to you, to seek your support for my candidature.
Let us elevate ourselves in our Thoughts, Words and Actions.
Seeking your Support, Best Wishes and First or Best Preference Vote in this Elections,
With Regards,
G Sekar, FCA
“Shri Guru Padhuka” No. 27, Akbarabad 2nd Street,
Kodambakkam, Chennai – 600 024
Mob: + 91 92821 04800, 99401 77776
Enclosures:
1. List of Activities / Aspects to be carried out, requiring your support and co–operation (Find below)
2. My Professional Profile (Find attached)
The Way Forward……
The following is a small list of activities / aspects which I would like to present before you as my Vision / Mission, for which I would request your valuable inputs, kind guidance, suggestions, support, and co–operation.
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Transparency
in Council Proceedings, Activities, through webcasting of Institute
Council Proceedings except Examination and Disciplinary Committees.
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Necessary
steps to remove Ceiling Limit on number of audits under various Law,
and also to ensure that the Authorized Representatives under various Law
do not project and publish themselves as “Auditors”.
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Create
necessary environment to feel every Chartered Accountant have a sense
of belongingness and for all purposes, we are “ICAI Family”.
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Equitable
Representation of all interest-groups in the Council – region/ state
representation, metro and mofussil based Chartered Accountants, Members
in Practice and in Service, etc.
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All ICAI publications fully updated in electronic form – readily downloadable at reasonable cost.
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Effective
Brand Building and Image Boosting of Chartered Accountants – as
Facilitators and Contributory to the Revenues of the Central Government
and State Governments, and as Finance Professionals guiding and
directing the business community.
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Each
of the Committees of ICAI, e.g. Direct Taxes Committee, Indirect Taxes
Committee, Accounting Standards Board, Auditing and Assurance Standards
Board, etc. to have reasonable representation from Members in Practice
as well as from Members in Service.
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Re–engineering
of CPE Programmes and Activities so as to enable Members in Practice
and Service, to enrich their knowledge rather than view CPE as a
tiresome formality.
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Corporate
Training Programmes conducted by the Employer in the normal course of
service every year should be considered for credit of CPE Hours.
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When
the Members in Service subsequently obtain Certificate of Practice to
start their full time practice, their experience in the relevant service
area should be considered for empanelment purposes like Bank Audits,
Central Statutory Audits, etc. irrespective of whether he is an
Associate Member or a Fellow Member.
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Effective steps for improving Articleship Training for CA students, in order to – (a) broaden
the outlook of the prospective CAs, (b) recognize the industry
perspective in accounting, documentation, etc. (c) increase the
employability, and (d) create overall sound finance professionals.
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Scheme
of Valuation of ICAI Exams to be published in Website after
announcement of results, like Foreign Institutions, to enable the future
Chartered Accountant community to equip themselves with the expected
standards of the Examination Committee.
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Increasing
the awareness of the employment portal, for qualified Chartered
Accountants, both from the Employer as well as Employees’ point of view.
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Decentralisation
of Power with responsibilities at administrative and operative level
for every Regional and Branch Office to make them to work more
efficiently and effectively.
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Ensure
all Branches Operating Cost should be met by the Head Office, viz.
Maintenance of Buildings, Taxes, Electricity Charges, etc.
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Every
Branch Committee shall be administratively supported by minimum of one
Administrative Assistant and other Office Staff for smooth functioning
of Branch, instead of depending on support of Committee Member Office at
the cost of Central Office.
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Submission
of atleast fortnightly information and action taken or to be taken on
various issues related to Members / Students with Committees.
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Introduction
of Electronic Voting System through use of Digital Signature for all
Members, particularly, who may be away from their primary professional
address as per ICAI records, on the ICAI election date(s).
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