About Us

At the Helm

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 Kinare

Vice President ICAI

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

CA. Durgesh Kumar Kabra

Chairman MPC ICAI

CA. Durgesh Kumar Kabra brings a broad vision for the future of practice, seeking to elevate the role of Chartered Accountants and expand the possibilities that professional practice can offer.

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 for Members in Practice (CMP)

Shaping the Future of the Chartered Accountancy Profession

The Committee for Members in Practice (CMP) 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,CMP 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.

Committee Composition

Members – Members in Practice Committee

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

The Committee for Members in Practice (CMP) 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’ and in 2020 as ‘Committee for Members in Practice’, the Committee aims to enhance the capacity building of Members in Practice & CA firms. It collaborates with various vendors to provide software, social security, finance, and other beneficial schemes to practitioners.

Terms of Reference

Address issues faced by CA Firms & Members in Practice, review regulatory impediments, and suggest changes to strengthen CA firms and practitioners while enhancing competence and visibility.
Review regulatory impediments for networking, mergers, LLP, MDP, and other consolidation measures for CA firms & members and suggest guidance for effective implementation.
Promote collaboration among professionals to establish a bridge between practitioners and CA firms via capacity building and consolidation measures.
Create IT platforms for CA firms & members to provide effective and value-added services through a technical forum.
Conduct workshops, summits, seminars, MDPs, EDPs, refresher courses, orientation programs, certificate courses, and post-qualification programs in India & abroad to enhance members’ knowledge base.
Develop or provide IT-enabled services and knowledge content to facilitate professional requirements, improve skills in finance, accounts, tax, audit, and other contemporary subjects.
Facilitate beneficial products and services for skill development, knowledge management, personal/professional security, and professional growth of members.
Prescribe or recommend the minimum scale of fees for professional assignments by Chartered Accountants.
Interact and network with MSME, ministries, national/international entities, practitioners, and CA firms to explore newer areas of profession.
Develop ways to empower young, senior, and practicing members and CA firms through focused committee endeavors.

Key Initiatives 2025–26

As part of its Action Plan for 2025–26, the Committee for Members in Practice (CMP) 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.