CA. Dr. Anjali Choksi | President, 2026-27

Respected Members,

First Greetings from the President!!

The CA Association Ahmedabad turned 75, three quarters of a century - and what a journey it has been. It is a momentous year for all of us and it is with that spirit that I stand before you today, humbled by the honour of serving as your First Woman President in the history of 75 years of the third largest CA Association in India.

I am deeply conscious of the significance of this moment - not only because it is the 75th year of this august body, but because of what this year represents for every one of us as professionals. We stand at a rare intersection: of legacy and disruption, of tradition and transformation, of pride in what we have built and urgency about what lies ahead.

The world around us is changing at a pace that demands we not merely keep up - but lead. The theme for the year is CELEBRATING THE LEGACY & SHAPING THE FUTURE which we shared along with unveiling of the 75th year logo. In line with this, the vision for the year rests on four pillars set as below: -

1. Elevating Professional Competence.
The Chartered Accountant of tomorrow cannot be the Chartered Accountant of yesterday. Artificial intelligence is not a distant disruption - it is here, reshaping audit, tax, valuation, and advisory. Our members must not fear this change. They must master it. This year, we will focus on structured programmes in emerging areas - data analytics, AI-assisted audit, forensic accounting, international taxation, and IBC - so that every member of this association is equipped not just to survive the future, but to define it.

2. Nurturing the Next Generation.
Our students and young members are not the future of this profession. They are the present. We will deepen our engagement with young members through mentorship initiatives, career guidance, and exposure to real-world practice areas. Every senior member of this association carries a responsibility - to reach back, guide, and inspire. I intend to institutionalise that responsibility this year.

3. Strengthening the Ecosystem of Ethics and Excellence.
In a world where trust is the most scarce commodity, the Chartered Accountant remains society's most trusted professional. This year, we will actively promote ethical practice, reinforce peer accountability, and create platforms for open dialogue on the challenges our members face in maintaining professional independence. Excellence and ethics are not competing values. They are inseparable.

4. Building an Inclusive, Vibrant Association.
As an association, we will this year make deliberate efforts to ensure greater participation of women members, young professionals, and members from varied practice backgrounds - in our events, our committees, and our conversations. An association that reflects its members fully is one that serves them better.

On the Basis of these four pillars, we will make many good changes in our CAA journal which is widely popular among the fraternity - Addition of New Column for High Value Services to enhance member knowledge, CA Networking Zone for partnerships and growth and honouring our rich history with special column for past 75 presidents celebrating their legacy and contributions.

Also, this year, we are adding two more committees - Public Relations Committee for building connections and creating Impact whereby we leverage social media and Digital Outreach to invite more youngsters and collaboration with various associations to amplify our reach and establish Association as a premier voice in professional circles & Placement Committee to fill the gap between paid assistants and CA firms. We will formalize partnerships with leading colleges to provide students for structured Internship platforms followed by employability.

Lastly-I would say

The strength of a tree lies not in the height it reaches, but in the depth of its roots.

Our roots - 75 years deep - are strong. And because they are strong, we can grow tall without fear. I am honoured. I am humbled. And I am ready to lead this association.

Thank you.
CA. Dr. Anjali Choksi
President,
CA Association, Ahmedabad