ICAI & the Melbourne Chapter
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, to regulate and develop the profession of Chartered Accountants in India.
Established on 14 November 2006, ICAI Melbourne was the first Australian chapter of ICAI and is a not-for-profit organisation registered in Victoria.
2006
ICAI Melbourne is established on 14 November 2006, creating a professional platform for Indian Chartered Accountants in Victoria.
2008–2012
Structured professional development expands, with early programs focused on taxation, accounting standards and economic updates.
2013–2018
The Chapter broadens its professional development agenda, strengthens member engagement and expands into wider finance and business topics.
2019–2026
The learning agenda evolves toward contemporary areas including AI, ESG, leadership, governance and strategic, future-focused skills.
2026
ICAI Melbourne marks two decades of professional learning, connection and community, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.
2006 — Chapter established2026
Proof of impact
Meet the Managing Committee guiding ICAI Melbourne, together with the advisory members supporting the Chapter.
Meet the Managing CommitteeOur community
A glimpse into the people, experiences and moments that bring ICAI Melbourne together.
What's happening
Technical sessions, conferences and knowledge events across the year — most carry CPD hours.
10 SEP2025 · Wed
27 JUL2025 · Sun
29 MAR2025 · Sat
Recent speakers at ICAI Melbourne
Ideas and perspectives from professionals shaping business, finance and the profession. Listed alphabetically by surname.
Chief Executive Officer
Geelong Chamber of Commerce
Creative career practitioner
Associate Professor of Accounting
Monash University
Partner, Audit & Assurance
RSM Australia
CFA, Founder
Crouching Tiger Network
Consul General of India, Melbourne
Co-founder
ElfWorks.ai
Startup educator, investor and author
Chair, Standing Committee on Economics
Partner, Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory
PwC Australia
Executive Manager, Business Banking
Commonwealth Bank
Chief Executive Officer
The Agile Director
Membership
Being part of ICAI Melbourne creates opportunities to learn, connect, develop and contribute — five dimensions that run through everything the Chapter does.
Professional and technical events, industry insights and knowledge sharing.
Build meaningful professional relationships with fellow CAs and the wider business community.
Professional development, career guidance and mentorship opportunities.
Share expertise, mentor and participate in Chapter initiatives.
Stay connected with the ICAI community while building your professional life in Melbourne.
Featured member initiative
Guidance × Connection × Confidence
Career guidance, professional connection and confidence — including insight into the Australian job market and workplace expectations.
Share experience, guide fellow professionals and give back — while strengthening your own leadership and coaching practice.
Build your local professional network, meet the community and establish professional connections in Australia.
Start hereMeet fellow Chartered Accountants, finance professionals and industry leaders across Melbourne.
ConnectExplore technical sessions, professional development and Chapter events — most carrying CPD hours.
Explore eventsDiscover ICAI Melbourne's Mentorship Program — structured support across career stages.
Explore mentorshipMentor, share expertise and become more involved in Chapter initiatives.
Get involvedYour Chapter. Your contribution.
Chapter services
The things members and soon-to-be members ask us most — each one a single step away.
Tell us you're coming. We'll connect you with members already here, point you to the mentorship program, and keep you in the loop on events before you land.
Questions about membership, events, mentorship or sponsorship — the committee reads every message.
There are two, and they are separate: your ICAI Melbourne Chapter membership, and your ICAI membership with the Institute in India.
Membership records, certificates, CPE and Institute announcements are handled by ICAI in India, not by the Chapter.
Our sponsors & partners
Organisations that help strengthen our professional community.
