ICAI About us
Aims and Objectives
The main aims of the Group are to:
- Identify, on an ongoing basis, issues affecting SMPs/SMEs, developing nations and professional accountants in business in the context of the international advancement of the accountancy profession and help to develop effective policies on these for action by IFAC
- Advocate for a proper balance of interests between the various sectors of the profession represented in IFAC
- Support the development of the profession in developing nations.
The specific objectives of the Group are to:
- Provide a forum for the exchange of views on issues affecting SMPs/SMEs, developing nations and professional accountants in business, and how they should be addressed within the processes for the international advancement of the accounting profession.
- Strengthen the Group to become a broader coalition (to include the major geographic regions and the emerging economies) and to promote the interests of developing countries
- Influence IFAC, by championing SMPs, SMEs, the profession in developing nations and professional accountants in business issues, to operate in a balanced manner for the entire profession.
- Carry out research and produce policy papers on relevant issues
- Carry out any other activities considered necessary to realise the vision for the Group.
Constitution
Our Visionary Leadership
CA. Rajendra Kumar P Acting Chair
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
CA. Rajendra Kumar P is a Chartered Accountant in practice in India for about 3 decades.
He is elected to the Central Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi for the term 2022-2025. He was also a member of Central Council of ICAI during 2010-2013 and 2019-2022. He was the Chairman of Southern Region of ICAI for the year 2008-2009.
He has the experience of being a Member on The Disciplinary Committee of ICAI for 6 years. Currently in the 7th year and 2nd year in succession (2024-2025) he is the Presiding Officer of Board of Discipline.
In addition to the above he is also, for the year 2024-2025, Chairman of Committee on Career Counselling, Vice Chairman of GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, Deputy Convenor of Legal Directorate, Member of Board of Internal Audit & Management Accounting and other various committees of ICAI.
He is an Independent Director on the Board of reputed Corporates. He was also appointed on the Board of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) a reputed Public Sector Corporation set up by an Act of Parliament, by Government of India as Independent Director for a period of 3 years since January, 2020. He was also the Chairman of Audit Committee of the Corporation. He also chaired five Board Meetings of CWC.
He is currently the Acting Chair of Edinburgh Group for 2 year term 2022-2024. Edinburgh Group is a coalition of 16 Accounting Bodies of the World with over 1 million Accountants. The Group Champions the interest of SMEs/SMP Accountants in Practice and developing Nations in particular within International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
He is a thought leader, influencer and a person with a charitable and reformist mind set. Born on May 13, a Taurean, he walks extra mile, winning friends and touching the lives of those who come into contact with him. RK as he is popularly known, enjoys providing leadership, talking to the students and listening to intellectuals. In his personal capacity he is an internationally recognised expert on GST and VAT. He is a Member of the Technical Advisory Group to the Working Party 9 of the OECD and offers his technical expertise in the area of Consumption Taxes to the International body. A widely travelled person RK has presented more than 1000 papers in the area of VAT and GST in India and Abroad. RK a multifacetedpersonality is a solution provider.
Dr. Gary Pflugrath Secretary
Senior Executive Adviser, Stakeholder Engagement and Policy, CPA Australia
Dr. Gary Pflugrath (PhD, MBA, B.Bus, FCPA, CA, GAICD) has more than 35 years’ experience in the accountancy profession, across senior public policy, advocacy, academic research, internal audit, financial reporting, and governance and administration roles. Prior to joining CPA Australia, Gary was the Senior Director, Public Policy and Governance at the International Federation of Accountants, in New York and has previously worked at the University of New South Wales and the Reserve Bank of Australia. In June 2023 Gary moved from the role of Executive General Manager Policy and Advocacy, where he was responsible for the representation and advocacy work on behalf of the accountancy profession in Australia and international markets, to a senior adviser role, advising the Board and CEO on stakeholder engagement and policy matters.
Mr. Shahid Daniels Chair
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
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Mr. Andrew Steele Secretary
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
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Andrew is ACCA's Secretary and is responsible for the effective running of ACCA's governance structures, promoting good governance and building effective working relationships between ACCA's Council, key committees and the Executive Team.