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Members in Practice Committee

Shaping the Future of the Chartered Accountancy Profession

The Members in Practice Committee of theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) acts as a transformative force, driving growth, innovation, and resilienceacross the Chartered Accountancy profession.

With a focused mandate to strengthen and future-proof CA practices,MPC empowers members through visionary initiatives, structured resources, and progressive strategies to help them thrive in a dynamic business environment.

Building Competence

Structured programmes, toolkits, and guided initiatives that enhance professional skills and ensure excellence for both new and experienced practitioners.

Enabling Growth

Creating new opportunities for practice diversification and helping members expand their professional reach in a knowledge-driven economy.

Championing Innovation

Promoting digital transformation, technology adoption, and forward-looking business models for sustainable and efficient practices.

Inspiring Leadership

Curating thought leadership and mentorship frameworks to nurture the next generation of ethical and visionary practice leaders.

Prasanna Kumar D.

President ICAI

Prasanna Kumar D. is committed to fostering excellence and professional growth among members, guiding ICAI toward a stronger, technology-enabled future.

CA. Mangesh Pandurang Kinare

Vice President ICAI

CA. Mangesh Pandurang Kinare consistently promotes collaboration, drives innovation, and advances professional development, reinforcing ICAI’s position as a beacon of trust and excellence.

CA. Madhukar Narayan Hiregange

Chairman MPC ICAI

CA. Madhukar Hiregange champions empowerment of members in practice through capacity building, technology integration, and strategic initiatives.

CA. Chandrashekhar Vasant Chitale

Vice Chairman MPC ICAI

CA. Chandrashekhar Vasant Chitale strives to ensure that the Committee for Members in Practice remains a proactive platform that delivers meaningful engagement, practical solutions, and sustainable growth opportunities for practitioners.

Committee Composition

Members – Members in Practice Committee

CA. Madhukar Narayan Hiregange

Chairman

CA. Chandrashekhar Vasant Chitale

Vice-Chairman

CA. Jay Chhaira

CA. Piyush Sohanrajji Chhajed

CA. Umesh Ramnarayan Sharma

CA. Vishal Doshi

CA. Babu Abraham Kallivayalil

CA. Sanjib Sanghi

CA. (Dr.) Anuj Goyal

CA. Gyan Chandra Misra

CA. (Dr.) Rohit Ruwatia Agarwal

CA. Satish Kumar Gupta

CA. Hans Raj Chugh

CA. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Co-opted Members

CA. Bhojaraj T Shetty

CA. Nitin Jagannath Shetty

CA. Raju Koyyala

CA. Tripuraneni Gopi Chand

CA. Anand Kumar Ganeswaram

CA. Vegunta Sai Roop Kumar

Overview

Members in Practice Committee is a non-standing Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, formed under the regulatory provisions of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. It was established in February 2010 under the nomenclature ‘Committee for Capacity Building of CA Firms and Small & Medium Practitioners’ (CCBCAF & SMP) by combining previously formed committees.

Renamed in 2015 as ‘Committee for Capacity Building of Members in Practice’, in 2020 as ‘Committee for Members in Practice’ and in 2026 as ‘Members in Practice Committee’, the Committee aims to enhance the capacity building of Members in Practice & CA firms.

Terms of Reference

To address the issues of profession and challenges faced by the CA Firms & Members in Practice, review the regulatory impediments and to suggest changes in this regard for strengthening and developing the capacity of CA Firms / Practitioners enhancing their competence and improving their visibility amongst the business community and to develop the Capacity Building Measures & to prescribe standards of Professional Practice for the enhancement of the Practice Portfolio of the Members in Practice & CA Firms.
To facilitate and support Networking, Merger, De-Merger of CA firms, Corporate Form of Practice, LLP, MDP and other consolidation measures for CA Firms & Members in Practice by creating awareness and promoting seamless adoption of prescribed frameworks by way of Networking Summits.
To promote the various form of practice/consolidation by way of encouraging collaboration amongst the professionals/experts in the relevant fields and establishing the Bridge among the Practitioners & CA Firms by means of various endeavours in Capacity Building & Consolidation Measures for them.
To take all steps and actions required for creating the IT platform for CA Firms & Members in Practice for developing a technical forum for enabling them to provide effective and value-added services.
To conduct/arrange the Workshops / Summits / Conferences / Seminars / Brainstorming Sessions / Interactive Sessions / MDPs / EDPs / Residential Refresher Courses / Orientation Programme / Residential Programme / Other Programmes / Courses / Certificate Courses / Post Qualification Courses by the Committee and arrangement for Ph.D. / Post Qualification Academic Programme / Knowledgebase Programme / Other Programme in collaboration with Universities / Eminent Institutes / Any other entities in India / Abroad by the Committee and develop ways & means to enhance the knowledge base of Members in Practice to enable them to manage practice in an efficient manner and to assist them in identifying emerging and specialized service areas of practice for the Members.
To develop or provide IT enabled services for Members in Practice & CA Firms and to create or provide knowledge contents in various forms for facilitating all professional requirements of Practicing CAs and to release Material/Reference Material or Knowledge matter or CD/DVD or Electronic matter or Tools on the issues of new/emerging areas of practice/other professional interest and to facilitate and improve skills in all field of finance, Accounts, Tax and Audit and other contemporary subject of professional interest.
Facilitating Beneficial Products and/or Services for Skill Development, Knowledge Management, Personal/Professional Security/Benefits etc. and such other products/services for professional growth & development of Members.
To prescribe/recommend the Minimum scale of Fees for the professional assignments done by the Chartered Accountants.
To Interact/Network with MSME/Other Ministries/National/International entities & Practitioners/CA Firms and organize the programme with them for Members in Practice & CA Firms to enable them to carve out newer areas of the profession.
To develop ways & means for Empowerment of Young, Senior & Practicing Members & CA Firms of ICAI through various focused endeavours undertaken by the Committee for them.

Key Initiatives 2025–26

As part of its Action Plan for 2025–26, the Members in Practice Committee has identified key emerging areas of professional opportunities to open new avenues for practicing Chartered Accountants. This initiative addresses growing demands in the professional ecosystem and promotes future-oriented practice development. Some initiatives will be in collaboration with other ICAI Committees.

Key Emerging Areas

The following six areas have been identified for capacity-building and development:

GST Litigation
Real Estate Consultancy
MSME Consultancy
US Accounting & Tax Outsourcing Service Readiness
Virtual CFO Services
Customs and Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)

Methodology and Implementation Strategy

Development of Resource Pool: EOIs were invited from members across India for Master Trainers, Trainers, and Content Writers. Experts were shortlisted after evaluation.
Consultative Expert Discussions: Meetings with shortlisted experts and committees defined the scope of services for each domain, forming the workshop content and delivery plan.
Programme Structure Design: Expert input helped develop a practical, valuable, and consistent workshop structure across all locations.
Train-the-Trainer / Faculty Development Programme (FDP): One or two-day programmes ensure uniformity in delivery and learning outcomes nationwide.
Background Material Development: Experts prepare workshop materials peer-reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and quality.
Focus on Professional Values, Attitude & Empowering Habits: Each course includes content to develop members personally and professionally.
Outreach and Execution Plan: Meetings with regional councils schedule workshops across the country based on interest and requests.

Special Initiatives

MSME Support: State-wise groups for MSME consultancy are being established; EOIs have been shared.

Call for Volunteers

These efforts are part of the Committee’s broader strategy to build capabilities among practicing members. Interested members may volunteer and refer those who have the necessary competence and willingness to contribute.