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Overseas Chapter - Message
CA Rabindranath Gonsalves
Kreston Menon Chairperson,
Kuwait Chapter of the Institute of Chartered accountants of India.
Kreston Menon is affiliated to Kreston Global, one of the largest accounting networks in the
world with over 160 member firms employing over 25,000 professionals in 820 offices from
115 countries.
Founded in 1971, Kreston Global has retained its place as the 13th largest accountancy
network worldwide according to the latest World Survey rankings by International Accounting
Bulletin (IAB). A cohesive network present in all six continents, Kreston gives you access to Greetings to the members of the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of chartered accountants of India.
top-quality advice and exceptional service wherever in the world.
At the outset i would like to thank the Chairman of the Dubai Chapter, Mr. Harikrishnan Rankawat
Born in the UAE in 1994, Kreston Menon has established itself as one of the leading auditing and the entire managing committee for extending the invite to the Kuwait Chapter to attend the
and advisory firms in the region over the past three decades. The commitment towards the conference e 9th Annual Conference on the theme "CONFLUENCE: Vision , Sustainability,
clients and the integrity and values which the group has maintained in our business Innovation”.
relationships, have enabled us to successfully expand our footprint in the UAE with 11 offices
and over 500 professionals. Initiatives like these go a long way in strengthening the professional networks and personal
bonds across the region. Dubai being the largest Overseas chapter in ICAI in the world has always
Kreston Menon has its headquarters in Dubai and has offices in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al sets the trend and this year I am sure will be no different. We in Kuwait, regard the Dubai chapter
Khaimah, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, KIZAD, DMCC as a role model and re always astounded by the kind of events, the line up of speakers and the
and ADGM. As per the recent International Accounting Bulletin (IAB), Kreston is ranked 6th in sheer scale of things you do.
the UAE.
Being awarded ‘Superbrands’ status for 10 consecutive years by the Superbrands Council of I particularly like the theme chosen for this year’s conference .Confluence; Vision sustainability ,
UAE bears testimony to the market acceptance and brand recognition of the organization. Innovation. which essentially means coming together. This can be interpreted in many ways
some of which can be very profound. As chartered accountants who in the not too distant past
Kreston Menon is committed to following an ESG framework that represents their commitment were considered as mere book keepers , have now excelled as strategic thinkers, are visionaries
to sustainability and ethical leadership. Integrating ESG standards into the overall business in various fields and are now increasingly being regarded as innovators. Conferences like these
strategy fosters consistency and keeps the long-term impact in focus. By achieving the ESG will help reiterate this fact and continue to inspire and encourage us to build on our core
goals, Kreston Menon is confident to increase business resilience, ensure employee well-being competence while also encouraging the dynamic confluence of ideas.
and impact the communities and societies they operate.
To close I want to congratulate the Dubai Chapter for conducting a wide range of activities and
CPE events throughout this year. KCICAI wishes you all success in your endeavors. We also look
forward to increased regional cooperation in the years ahead.
Best Regards
CA Rabindranath Gonsalves
Chairperson Kuwait Chapter of the Institute of Chartered accountants of India.
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