ICAI says - Recent advisory on social-media posts 'not to curtail freedom of expression'



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a clarification regarding its recent advisory on social media posts. The institute insists that the advisory is not intended to restrict the freedom of expression for its members or the general public. Instead, it serves as a further explanation of existing expectations for Chartered Accountants when engaging in public forums.

The CA institute has said that its recent advisory on social media posts cannot, by any stretch of imagination, be termed as curtailing/infringing the freedom of expression of its members or citizens. It has also said that the recent advisory should be seen as a further clarification on what is already expected from the Chartered Accountants while dealing in public forums.

The Official declaration of the CA institute has been been attached in the below mentioned screenshot -

Recent advisory on social-media posts

FAQ :

Yes, the ICAI has recently issued an advisory concerning social media posts.

No, the ICAI explicitly states that the advisory cannot be interpreted as curtailing or infringing upon the freedom of expression of its members or citizens.

The advisory is intended as a further clarification of what is already expected from Chartered Accountants when they engage in public forums.

The official declaration from the ICAI has been attached in a screenshot within the original article.




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