Indian chartered accountants are in good demand in Gulf countries, besides the West Asian countries, Australia and Singapore. Nearly 50 per cent of the chartered accountants working in Gulf regions are Indians, said Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) president K Raghu here on Friday.
Speaking at the inaugural function of three-day all India CA conference here, Raghu said, “Indian chartered accountants are now doing admirable job in foreign countries and their demand in international market are high,” said Raghu.Attending the event as the chief guest, Union Petroleum Minister Dharemendra Pradhan said chartered accountants are playing a proactive role at the international front.
“We have to drawn up a strategy with the aim to enable Indian professionals take lead in international affairs and come at par with those from developed countries,” said the Union Minister.He also urged the Indian charted accountants’ fraternity to strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ensuring a prosperous and developed country in all fronts by doing their job honestly and ethically. Among others, Nalco CMD Ansuman Das, Puri MP Pinaki Mishra, ICAI vice president Mano Frdnis also graced the occasion.