As we come together for Practice Summit 2.0 at Goa, I am filled with immense pride, gratitude, and a deep sense of purpose.

Amidst the calm of the sea and the openness of this beautiful destination, we are not merely attending a summit-we are collectively shaping a vision. A vision for a stronger, more collaborative, and future-ready Chartered Accountancy profession.

The journey of our profession has always been defined by excellence, integrity, and trust. Yet today, we stand at a defining inflection point-where the future belongs not only to those who are competent, but to those who can collaborate, innovate, and scale together. Practice Summit 2.0 reflects this transformative shift-from individuality to synergy, from growth to meaningful impact, and from success to legacy.

Over the past few days, we have witnessed powerful deliberations on collaboration, aggregation, valuation, mergers, and scaling of professional firms. These are not merely topics of discussion-they are the foundation stones of the next era of our profession. The ideas exchanged, the experiences shared, and the relationships built here will extend far beyond this summit-they will inspire decisions, drive transformation, and create opportunities for years to come.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to CA. Satish Kumar Gupta, Chairman, and CA. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Vice Chairman of the Aggregation of CA Firms Committee, ICAI, for their visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening the ecosystem of CA firms across the country.

I would like to place on record my deep appreciation for CA. Aniket Talati, Past President, ICAI, whose invaluable guidance and strategic insights have played a pivotal role in curating this RRC. His forward-thinking approach and deep understanding of the profession have significantly shaped the direction and substance of this summit.

I also express my sincere gratitude to CA. Purushottam Khandelwal (CCM & RRC Director) for his constant mentoring, encouragement, and leadership, which have been instrumental in the successful execution of this RRC. His experience and vision have been a guiding force throughout this journey.

My sincere appreciation to CA. Neerav Agarwal, RRC Committee Chairman, and CA. Sahil Gala, RRC Committee Vice-Chairman, whose relentless efforts, keen attention to detail, and unwavering passion have ensured that this summit is executed with excellence and leaves behind a lasting impression on every participant.

I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude to our distinguished faculty members, who have been the true pillars of this summit. Their knowledge, experience, and practical insights have enriched every session and elevated the overall learning experience:

CA. Ameet Patel, CA. Sandeep Welling, Shri Saumil Shah, CA. Shariq Contractor, CA. Divakar Vijayasarathy, CA. Anurag Singh, CA. Aniket Talati, CA. Bhavesh Gandhi, CA. Nitesh Jain, and CA. Amish Khandhar.

Each one of you has gone beyond delivering sessions-you have ignited ideas, challenged conventional thinking, and inspired each one of us to reimagine the way we practice, grow, and lead.

A special and heartfelt thanks to CA. Amish Khandhar for his continued contribution, unwavering support, and for playing a significant role in enriching professional dialogue and knowledge sharing.

What makes this summit truly special is not just the knowledge shared, but the spirit it has fostered-a spirit of togetherness, openness, and collective growth. It reminds us that while individual brilliance can take us far, it is collaboration that will take us further.

As we move ahead, let us carry forward not just the learnings, but the intent-to build stronger firms, to nurture meaningful partnerships, and to contribute towards a profession that stands tall on the global stage.

Let this summit be remembered as a turning point-where ideas transform into action, connections evolve into collaborations, and professionals come together to build something larger than themselves.

Together, let us continue this journey-
Stronger Together | Connecting Firms | Creating Value | Building Legacy | Creating Global Alpha for CAs

Warm regards,
CA Rinkesh Shah
Chairman
ICAI Ahmedabad Branch (WIRC)