FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am writing this message on the last day and during the last hour of April after attending the release function of the 60th Diamond Jubilee Edition of BCAS Referencer. The release was an event that we all wanted to celebrate for the foresight of all passionate Past Presidents, Editors and Contributors who contributed towards ensuring the Referencer to be of relevance over six decades where there have been continuous changes in the regulatory landscape. It is the passion for offering all possible areas of professional influence to the readers of the Referencer which has ensured it a coveted place on professionals’ table. The event was memorable, and all who were present will definitely cherish for life. BCAS has been the pioneer of Referencer, and still, it continues to be the leader with the rich and most relevant content being offered through its six topical booklets. How a leader is perceived is what comes to my mind through the quote of my GURU Mahatria Ra: It is that time of the year when everybody wants to travel to cool destinations to escape the summer heat. Professionals except in the assurance area and those involved in finalizing listed entities’ accounts are having a relaxed time and want t