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Over the past two decades, there has been a significant rise in the participation of women in the chartered accountants (CAs) in India. Significant Milestone in ICAI Membership As of April 2024, women constitute over 30.26% of the total member base of around 4.25 lakh. This is a remarkable incr
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As of April 2024, women constitute over 30.26% of the total member base of the ICAI.
The representation of women has significantly increased, rising from 8% in 2000 to 20% in 2012, 22% in 2014, 27% in 2020, and over 30% by April 2024.
Factors include increased family support for girls pursuing professional careers in demanding fields like accounting and finance, and ICAI's initiatives such as the Women Members Empowerment Committee (WMEC).
The western and southern regions have shown the strongest participation of female candidates in CA courses over the past three years.
Yes, women have been consistently topping merit lists across all levels of CA examinations in recent years, with notable achievements in Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams.
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