ICAI writes to the editor of Navbharat Times to not tarnish the image of the Chartered Accountancy Profession



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has formally written to the Executive Editor of Navbharat Times to address a news report that incorrectly identified an arrested individual, Ashish Tayal, as a Chartered Accountant. The ICAI has confirmed that Mr. Tayal is not a CA and has requested the newspaper to publish a clarification and express regret for the error. They also urged the publication to verify with the ICAI in the future before reporting on individuals in relation to the Chartered Accountancy profession.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has written a representation letter to the Executive Editor of Navbharat Times -Mr. Sanjay Khati as a response to theirNews item with the caption LIC Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar. As such, ICAI has confirmed thatAshish Tayal is not a Chartered Accountant and it has been wrongly reported that he is a Chartered Accountant in the said news item and has requested the media house toverify and confirm with them in the futurew
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FAQ :

The ICAI wrote to Navbharat Times in response to a news item that wrongly identified an arrested individual, Ashish Tayal, as a Chartered Accountant, thereby tarnishing the profession's image.

No, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has confirmed that Ashish Tayal is not a Chartered Accountant.

The news report, published on August 21, 2021, was titled "LIC Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar" and stated that Ashish Tayal was arrested for duping an LIC agent and was a Chartered Accountant.

The ICAI has requested Navbharat Times to publish a prominent clarification stating that the accused is not a Chartered Accountant and to express regret for the error.

The ICAI has requested that Navbharat Times verify and confirm with them in the future whether any accused individual is a Chartered Accountant before publishing such stories.




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