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August 2026

From The President

By CA Kinjal Shah, President
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My Dear BCAS Family,

My association with BCAS began in 2002, in a communication course for Chartered Accountants, a first encounter whose full significance I could scarcely have imagined then. Twenty-four years later, serving as the 78th President of this Society feels less like a new chapter and more like the continuation of a journey, BCAS itself set in motion. I step into this responsibility with humility, hope and a deep sense of duty, inspired by the three guiding principles of Jainism; "सम्यक् ज्ञान", "सम्यक् दर्शन", and "सम्यक् चारित्र", the wisdom to know, the vision to perceive, and the discipline to do what is right.

On Guru Purnima (29th July 2026 / Ashadhi Purnima), I offer deep gratitude to our Past Presidents and mentors at BCAS. Like one lamp lighting another, our visionary seniors have guided generations of young CAs with integrity, shaping BCAS into the institution it is today.

I express my sincere gratitude to CA Zubin Billimoria, the outgoing President, for his exemplary service, steadfast dedication, and invaluable contributions to BCAS. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we build upon his work.

Celebrating Krishna Janmashtami this month should reminds us of the timeless teachings in the

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