20
MAR
08
MAR
Dear Professional friends,
This is my first communication as 20th Chairperson of Udupi Branch of SIRC of ICAI.
On 26 th February 2021, I have taken charge as the branch chairperson from my predecessor CA Pradeep Jogi. I am fortunate to occupy this position by the grace of God and blessings of my parents. Itake this opportunity to seek blessings from my gurus Shri U K Maiya and Shri P V Shenoy under whom I served as article student. I consider it a rare opportunity to serve my profession with my team for the year2021-22. It is a great honour and privilege for me to serve the ICAI Udupi branch. I have served in various capacities in this branch before elevating to this position. Moreover my present committee consists of three past chairmen including founder Chairman of our branch. So I am confident of discharging my responsibility with great care and guidance of my team. I take this opportunity to congratulate CA Pradeep Jogi for his commendable performance as Chairman for the year 2020-21 and won the First Best Branch SIRC award and First Best Branch of SICASA award -2020 under Small Category of Branch. Year 2020 is the year of virtual sessions because of Covid 19 pandemic. Success of completing the year was big challenge was smoothly achieved by our youngest Chairman CA Pradeep Jogi.
Union budget was presented by Union Finance Minister Smt Nirmala
Sitaraman on 01-02-2021 and live telecast of the same was arranged in
our branch premises. After 11 months of virtual meetings/webinars due
