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Members in Practice Committee (MPC), ICAI
ICAI’s Flagship 30-Day Residential Programme for Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants
Expression of Interest for Empanelment as Faculty / Expert
The Members in Practice Committee (MPC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from accomplished Chartered Accountants, practitioners, subject-matter experts, professionals, trainers, and mentors for empanelment as Faculty / Experts for its flagship initiative – the 30-Day Residential Programme for Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants.
About the Programme
The 30-Day Residential Programme is envisioned as an intensive, immersive and application-oriented capacity-building initiative designed to support newly qualified Chartered Accountants at one of the most important stages of their professional journey — the transition from qualification to practice, consulting and entrepreneurship.
Going beyond conventional classroom learning, the programme seeks to integrate experiential learning, case studies, hands-on practice labs, simulations, mentoring, interaction with accomplished practitioners, technology exposure, professional skill development and real-world practice insights.
The programme seeks to help participants understand not merely “what to know”, but more importantly:
How to Begin. How to Build. How to Serve. How to Differentiate. How to Grow.
Objective of the Programme
Indicative Learning Grid
The programme has been structured as a comprehensive learning journey covering the multiple dimensions required for developing a competent, confident, ethical, technology-enabled, and future-ready Chartered Accountant in practice.
01 Self-Discovery, Practice Mindset & Inner Readiness
Practice ecosystem; purpose and values; psychometric self-evaluation; goal setting; self-awareness; strengths identification; overcoming limitations; and transition from an employee mindset to an ownership/practice mindset.
02 Setting Up & Structuring a Professional Practice
Practice infrastructure; initial financial planning; pricing and break-even considerations; practice models including proprietorship, partnership, LLP, boutique practice, alliances and multi-disciplinary models; and pathways for scaling a practice.
03 Creativity, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Design thinking; client discovery; identifying the real problem; first-principles thinking; root-cause analysis; structured problem-solving frameworks; decision-making under uncertainty; and innovation in professional services.
04 Communication, Negotiation, Pricing & People Skills
Professional communication; client conversations; public speaking; elevator pitch; fee and scope negotiation; conflict management; pricing strategy; billing and collection discipline; and value articulation.
05 Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Team Building & Networking
Managing professional pressure and difficult situations; leadership in practice; recruitment and delegation; performance management; building practice culture; strategic networking; relationship building; referrals and professional ecosystems.
06 Personal Branding & Professional Positioning
Building professional visibility and trust; digital presence; LinkedIn and online networking; website and communication channels; content marketing; thought leadership; and ethical professional positioning.
07 Experiential Exposure to Successful CA Firms
Structured visits and interaction with established CA firms to enable participants to observe professional practice environments, systems, culture, service models and practical approaches firsthand.
08 Traditional, Non-Traditional & New-Age Practice Opportunities
Exposure to a wide spectrum of professional opportunities, including:
Audit | Direct Tax | GST | Accounting & Bookkeeping | Company Law | Internal & Concurrent Audit | AI & Data Analytics Advisory | ERP & Systems Advisory | Startup Advisory | ESG | Forensics | International Taxation | GCC Services | Valuation | M&A | Cybersecurity | Data Privacy | IT Systems Audit | Strategic Finance | RERA | FEMA | Insolvency | Integrated Advisory Opportunities
09 Technology, Cybersecurity, Data & Artificial Intelligence
Digital capability maturity; practice management systems; accounting and audit tools; cloud collaboration; DPDP and cybersecurity; AI foundations; machine learning applications; AI tools for professional productivity; AI-driven analytics; automation; and no-code/vibe coding applications for practice.
10 Client Onboarding, Documentation & Practice Management
Engagement lifecycle; scope control; client acceptance; KYC; independence and conflict evaluation; documentation discipline; client responsibility matrix; working papers; file architecture; quality and risk management.
11 Productising the Practice & Acquiring Clients
Converting professional expertise into structured service offerings; developing service packages; value propositions; getting the first client and the next ten clients; referrals and retention; client pitch simulations; pricing justification; and creating a sustainable professional culture.
12 Intensive Practice Labs – Learning by Doing
Hands-on and case-based learning will be undertaken through the GST Lab, Income Tax Lab, MSME Advisory Lab, Consulting Lab and Corporate Audit Lab.
The labs will enable participants to work on practical problems, client situations, documentation, advisory opportunities and professional deliverables.
13 Consulting & Advisory Practice Development
Transitioning from compliance-driven services to advisory-led engagements; problem-solving; business and performance advisory; MIS and strategy; risk and process consulting; designing consulting offerings; building repeatable toolkits; using AI to understand clients; and undertaking consulting simulations.
14 Drafting, Representation, Ethics & Regulatory Readiness
Professional legal drafting; replies and appeals; representation before tax and other authorities; Code of Ethics; NFRA; Peer Review; FRRB; disciplinary mechanism; and case discussions on common violations during the early stages of practice.
15 ICAI Ecosystem, Professional Wellbeing & Lifelong Development
ICAI infrastructure and resources; CPE; post-qualification and certificate courses; member benefits; professional pressure management; wellbeing; resilience; work-life integration; and sustainable professional performance.
16 My Practice Roadmap – Grand Finale
The learning journey culminates in each participant presenting an Individual Practice Roadmap covering personal values; niche and practice DNA; practice infrastructure; service offerings; client acquisition strategy; a 90-day launch plan; and a five-year professional vision.
Invitation to Faculty, Mentors & Experts
For an initiative of this scale and depth, the quality of faculty, mentors and experience-sharing experts will be its greatest strength.
The Members in Practice Committee therefore seeks accomplished professionals who possess strong domain expertise and practical professional experience; the ability to translate knowledge into practical application; experience in mentoring, training, or capacity building; exposure to emerging, consulting, specialised or new-age areas of practice; experience in practice management, entrepreneurship, or professional advisory services; and a genuine passion for contributing towards the development of newly qualified Chartered Accountants.
Professionals having expertise in any one or more areas of the Indicative Learning Grid are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest.
Expression of Interest – Faculty
Submit Your Expression of Interest
Interested experts may submit their Expression of Interest for empanelment as Faculty / Expert through the following link:
Last Date for Submission of EOI:
20th August 2026
Evaluation & Faculty Development Process
Expressions of Interest received will be evaluated on the basis of:
Subject Expertise | Professional Experience | Practical Exposure | Training & Mentoring Capabilities | Suitability to Programme Requirements
Shortlisted experts will thereafter be invited to participate in a Train-the-Trainer Programme, with the objective of developing a strong, quality-driven and consistent faculty pool for effective delivery of this flagship initiative.
Be a Mentor. Shape a Professional Journey.
Share Your Expertise. Mentor the Next Generation.
Strengthen the Future of CA Practice.
Through this programme, the Members in Practice Committee aspires not merely to prepare newly qualified Chartered Accountants to enter professional practice, but to equip them to build practices with purpose, competence, confidence, quality, ethics and a future-ready outlook.
The contribution of the right faculty and mentors can play a defining role in shaping the professional journey of young Chartered Accountants and, in turn, strengthening the future of CA practice in India.