Inbound and Outbound Delegations

The primary purpose of this delegation tour was to pursue investment opportunities in Estonia, with a particular focus on leveraging the Latitude59 program, which serves as a flagship platform for startups in Estonia. Additionally, the delegation aimed to showcase the expertise of Indian accounting professionals in cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, as well as provide mentorship to startups and assist fund houses in identifying suitable investments. The delegation also aimed to offer advisory services to corporate entities in the areas of taxation, law, and other related compliance matters.

The Estonian embassy efficiently coordinated a series of engagements for the delegation, including a meeting with Defence Demo, a comprehensive briefing at the E-Estonia Briefing Centre, a productive interaction with the Indian Embassy in Tallinn, active participation at Latitude59, engaging with the Beamline Accelerator, and networking opportunities on the sidelines of the Latitude event on 24th and 25th May 2023. Additionally, ICAI Netherlands chapter and IDFC are jointly organizing an event titled "Mobilizing Startup Ecosystem" between India and the Netherlands, scheduled for 26th May 2023.

The summit focused on a defining theme - the emergence of a truly borderless profession, where Chartered Accountants are increasingly contributing across global markets through technology, mobility, and specialised expertise. The programme commenced with an insightful inaugural session where distinguished dignitaries including Mr. David Franklin, Deputy CEO, ICAEW, and Ms. Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Hon'ble Minister (Economic), High Commission of India, London, shared perspectives on the growing India–UK partnership, global mobility, and the evolving role of Chartered Accountants.

A dedicated session on "Pathways for ICAEW" featured CA Mayuri Chordia and Mr. Doug Withington discussing international pathways and opportunities for Indian Chartered Accountants.

The summit also featured an engaging panel discussion on "India–UK Professional Services Partnership: FTA, Recognition & Mobility", moderated by CA Vineet Jain, with panelists including CA Amit Jain and Ms. Honey Dave, Partner, Laytons Law Firm.

Another key session titled "Anywhere Client, Anywhere Practice: The Rise of the Global Chartered Accountant" featured an insightful discussion with Mr. Balaji V., Managing Partner & CEO, Audit Corpus; Mr. David Potts MICA, Director of Policy & Regulations, The Association of International Accountants; and CA Vipul Kothari, Managing Partner, Kothari Auditors, Dubai – UAE. The discussion highlighted how AI, technology, GCCs, and digital delivery models are reshaping global professional practice.

The Global Trade & Services Committee, ICAI extends its sincere appreciation to Audit Corpus for their valuable sponsorship support towards the summit. Their contribution significantly strengthened global professional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and international networking opportunities for Chartered Accountants. The summit concluded with an engaging networking session fostering meaningful India–UK professional connections and collaborations. A recurring theme across all discussions was clear - the profession is evolving from a jurisdiction-based model to a globally connected ecosystem driven by trust, technology, collaboration, and specialised expertise. The India–UK Global Summit reflected the growing international presence of Indian Chartered Accountants and reaffirmed the commitment of the Global Trade & Services Committee, ICAI towards creating greater global opportunities, professional mobility, and international collaborations for the profession.