The Southern Region of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (SIRC) organized its Convocation on 24th January 2010 at Chennai.

The Southern Region of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (SIRC) organized its Convocation on 24th January 2010 at Chennai. Shri S. Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Government of India, gave away Rank Certificates to the meritorious Chartered Accountants who passed the final exams.

The President, ICAI, Uttam Prakash Agarwal. gave membership Certificates to the newly enrolled Chartered Accountants. Out of the 15 rank holders from south, 6 are from Tamil Nadu.

Speaking at the function Shri S. Mallikarjun Kharge,, who was the Chief Guest said "I deem it a great pleasure and honor to address this Convocation of ICAI. I am thankful to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for inviting me on this coveted occasion. This institute has distinguished itself as a pre-eminent institution.

It is your hard work, devotion to quality, dedication of your faculty and vision of your management, which is responsible for this notable achievement."

Welcoming the gathering, CA V. Murali, Central Council Member, ICAI, said that the Indian Chartered Accountant have been acknowledged as the best accounting professional in terms of their technical acumen, knowledge and competencies and are symbols of 'determination, sincerity and hard work'.

CA Uttam Prakash Agarwal, President, ICAI congratulated all members present on this momentous day. He said "Today marks an important day in your lives and a significant milestone in your life's journey.

Entering into this institution facing intense competition, you pursued your academic work with great dedication. It is a moment of pride for you as much as it is for us, your parents and those who had any part in shaping your life so far.

You can recall that your mission for higher learning began here with great passion. It will not end until you feel fully confident of meeting uncertainties and challenges of the profession now and in the future.

Mr CA.Murali Convocation Convenor while complimenting all those students who had cleared the final exams said, "Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.

Autograph your work with excellence. He said "Chartered Accountants not only analyze the implications of investments in technology and mechanization in financial and strategic terms, but are also in a position to actively develop software solutions tailored to each company's individual needs.

An Indian Chartered Accountant has emerged as a complete Business Solution provider and is now recognized globally."He also advised all the students to always remember the Code of Ethics and keep the interest of nation as their top priority. Our students have been worthy ambassadors of the Institute and I am sure the current outgoing batch will also follow the trend".

CA M. Devaraja Reddy, Chairman, Southern India Regional Council of ICAI, proposed a hearty vote of thanks.