Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 19: Taking forward its mission of inclusive growth & empowering students, the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has taken a major decision providing concession on registration course fee for the students of newly formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and for 8 North-Eastern States.
It has been decided to waive off 75 percent fee for the students registering from the newly formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and also from 8 North-Eastern States, for all level of CA Course i.e. Foundation, Intermediate and Final.
This decision would be a step forward towards encouraging the young aspirants who wish to pursue their dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant and serve the nation with their capabilities and knowledge.
The Council of the ICAI also decided to open a Representative Office of the Institute in Union Territory of Ladakh.
According to a statement, ICAI, being a true partner in nation building has always collaborated with various initiatives of the Government and is proud to become part of the development of the newly formed Union Territory.
The ICAI office will act as a facilitation centre to spread awareness about Chartered Accountancy Course as a tool for social empowerment and provide much needed professional employment opportunities to the local youth.
The opening up of office in Ladakh, the Chartered Accountancy Course, one among the most economical courses, will be accessible to the interested candidates at their doorstep and thus empower the youth through skill development and will also to equip them to be a part of the mainstream / economy.
This step would enable the Institute to spread knowledge in the field of accountancy, Corporate Governance and facilitate services to the members, students and stakeholders in the aforesaid Union Territory.