About ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, viz. The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (Act No.XXXVIII of 1949) for regulation and development of the profession of Chartered Accountants in the country. The Institute, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The ICAI is the largest professional body of Chartered Accountants in the world, with a strong tradition of service to the Indian economy in public interest.
The affairs of the ICAI are managed by a Council in accordance with the provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988. The Council constitutes of 40 members of whom 32 are elected by the Chartered Accountants and remaining 8 are nominated by the Central Government generally representing the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders.
Research Committee of ICAI
The Research Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, set up in 1955, is one of the oldest technical committees that aim to create and support a research culture which will enhance and enrich the quality of services rendered by the profession.
The primary objective of Research Committee is to undertake research and strengthen the institutional capacity in the domain of accounting and other affiliated areas with a view to benefit the profession and nation at large. Research Committee also seeks to create a conducive environment for promoting Research & Innovation activities in the profession through its various Research projects, programmes, workshops, seminars etc. The Committee is dedicated to sharing and developing strategies to promote collaborative global research in the various areas of international importance.
Members of the Committee
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