| Name | Category | City | Message | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoop H Deshmukh | Others | Durg | Yes i support the cause | 21 Feb 2025, 02:46 PM |
| Nisha Kumari | Student | Bokaro steel city | 21 Feb 2025, 02:44 PM | |
| Adarsha | Member | Bengaluru | 21 Feb 2025, 02:43 PM | |
| Ankit pandey | Student | Bhilai | It should be included | 21 Feb 2025, 02:43 PM |
| Pargat Singh | Member | Panchkula | 21 Feb 2025, 02:41 PM | |
| Manas Kashyap | Member | Kolkata | Please include CMA | 21 Feb 2025, 02:40 PM |
| Manuj Sharma | Others | Ghaziabad | Govt. should consider about inclusion of Cost Accountant & Company Secretary for Tax Audit. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:38 PM |
| Maninder singh | Member | Nangal | 21 Feb 2025, 02:37 PM | |
| Ipsita Majumdar | Others | Pune City | I am a teacher in Army School, I strongly recommend that it will be unfair if Cost Accountants are not included in the definition of Accountants in Income Tax Act 2025. There should be equal opportunity for both CA as well as CMA. If opportunity to CMA is not given, then talent of CMA will be wasted. We should take the opportunity to use the skills of CMAs also. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:37 PM |
| Sanskar jain | Student | Bhilai | 21 Feb 2025, 02:37 PM | |
| Muhammed suhail | Student | Kerala | CMA is equal to CA in every aspect | 21 Feb 2025, 02:34 PM |
| Ekta | Student | Surat | 21 Feb 2025, 02:34 PM | |
| Ramanan Laxminarayan | Member | Mumbai | CMA is an Accountant | 21 Feb 2025, 02:34 PM |
| Vaibhav warade | Student | Maharashtra | I am in support of this cause | 21 Feb 2025, 02:33 PM |
| JAYASHRI RAJESH | Member | Mumbai | 21 Feb 2025, 02:32 PM | |
| CA Sarita Singh | Others | Pune City | I am a Practicing Chartered Accountant with membership Number 135100, and I strongly demand for inclusion of Cost Accountants to include in the definition of Accountants in New Income Tax Bill 2025. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:29 PM |
| Goonjan Sahu | Student | Durg | 21 Feb 2025, 02:27 PM | |
| K S SURYANARAYANAN | Student | Vellore | I need to tax audit | 21 Feb 2025, 02:25 PM |
| S KATHIRVEL | Member | Tuticorin | 21 Feb 2025, 02:23 PM | |
| HIMANSHU GAJJAR | Member | AHMEDABAD | Include CMAs in the definition of Accountant and give us right for tax audit under new tax bill | 21 Feb 2025, 02:22 PM |
| Abuthahir mirza | Student | Chennai | 21 Feb 2025, 02:20 PM | |
| Zainab Mahewish | Student | Kolkata/West Bengal | Being a qualified CMA Inter, I request in behalf of entire student community to please consider this matter | 21 Feb 2025, 02:20 PM |
| Mallunaidu | Visakhapatnam | It’s very good for society and value added | 21 Feb 2025, 02:20 PM | |
| Roshni Parveen | Durg | 21 Feb 2025, 02:20 PM | ||
| Roshni Parveen | Durg | 21 Feb 2025, 02:19 PM | ||
| Roshni Parveen | Durg | 21 Feb 2025, 02:19 PM | ||
| Neeraja Moningi | Member | Visakhapatnam (Urban) | I support the cause. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:19 PM |
| Pratibha.D | Student | Chennai | We are cost accountant and we need the rights | 21 Feb 2025, 02:18 PM |
| pratap pawar | Student | Pune | I support for amendment for CMA's inclusion in accoutant definition. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:18 PM |
| Bhaskar | Chennai | I support the Cause | 21 Feb 2025, 02:18 PM | |
| Roshni Parveen | Student | Durg | 21 Feb 2025, 02:18 PM | |
| Abdulqadir Ujjaini | Student | Ahmedabad | 21 Feb 2025, 02:17 PM | |
| Alphonse ligoriya. A | Surandai | 21 Feb 2025, 02:15 PM | ||
| Abhay | Student | Karnataka | #taxauditforcmacs | 21 Feb 2025, 02:12 PM |
| Ameen | Student | Malapuram | 21 Feb 2025, 02:12 PM | |
| Nithya shree.S | Student | Chennai | I support this | 21 Feb 2025, 02:07 PM |
| Mohit sharma | Student | Churu | 21 Feb 2025, 02:07 PM | |
| MADHURJYA SARMA | Student | DIBRUGARH (ASSAM) | I fully support this petition because it addresses a critical issue that affects our profession. Cost accountant should be included in the definition of accountant. | 21 Feb 2025, 02:05 PM |
| Shravan Yadav | Student | New delhi | All the professional are capable to perform an tax audit | 21 Feb 2025, 02:04 PM |
| Suman | Member | Delhi | #taxauditforcs/cma | 21 Feb 2025, 01:58 PM |
| Vikram Misra | Others | Thane MAHARASHTRA | Inclusion needed for overall educational and economic growth | 21 Feb 2025, 01:58 PM |
| Shreya Shanmugam | Student | Hyderabad | CMA as just as competent to conduct tax audits. It is a humble request to include CMA in the definition of accountant under the Income tax bill 2025 | 21 Feb 2025, 01:55 PM |
| Dheeraj | Student | Delhi | 21 Feb 2025, 01:54 PM | |
| Soundaryaa Sri | Coimbatore | 21 Feb 2025, 01:54 PM | ||
| Hitesh Wadhera | Member | Delhi | Considering the competency and capabilities of CMAs it is justified to include CMAs in definition of Accountant in proposed New Income tax bill. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:53 PM |
| Varun Teja | Student | Hyderabad | We deserve the right to be an ACCOUNTANT. It is a very old issue that must have been fixed a long time ago but we still are fighting for it. We are Cost "ACCOUNTANTS"! | 21 Feb 2025, 01:53 PM |
| DURGA PRASAD MOHAPATRA | Member | Bhubaneswar | CMA should be added to the Accountant definition as per IT bill 2025. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:52 PM |
| Samiksha Patil | Student | Pune | 21 Feb 2025, 01:50 PM | |
| Manohar p | Vizianagaram | Outlined in the sec 513(3)(b) under the propose income tax act I support | 21 Feb 2025, 01:47 PM | |
| Sundara Narayanan | Member | Tirunelveli | CMA is equal to CA in every aspect | 21 Feb 2025, 01:47 PM |
| DEEPAK SWAMI | Member | CHURU, RAJASTHAN | Inclusion of “Cost Accountant” in the definition of “Accountant” Under Section 515(3)(b) of the Income-Tax Bill, 2025. |
21 Feb 2025, 01:45 PM |
| Rohit Ambhore | Student | Aurangabad | Make a provision for cma who can work on tax audit | 21 Feb 2025, 01:45 PM |
| KISHAN LAL SHARMA | Member | CHURU, RAJASTHAN | Inclusion of “Cost Accountant” in the definition of “Accountant” Under Section 515(3)(b) of the Income-Tax Bill, 2025. |
21 Feb 2025, 01:44 PM |
| Pappula Hemanth Reddy | Student | Guntur Andhra Pradesh | 21 Feb 2025, 01:40 PM | |
| O | Student | 21 Feb 2025, 01:34 PM | ||
| P Sunil | Student | Berhampur | Each of the three professional bodies have their own core competency,i.e, for CMA - Cost Audit, CA - Statutory Audit, CS - Secretarial Audit. But Tax Audit is not the forte of any single professional body. Government has rightfully granted the right to Audit GST to three of the bodies. But granting IT Audit rights to only one particular professional body is a grave injustice to the other two bodies. Also giving powers to one of the professional body on a common topic like IT Audit is creating undue advantage and monopoly in the society. Therefore, CMA and CS should be granted the right to Audit (IT) in the newly drafted IT bill my making relevant adjustment to the definition of Accountant. |
21 Feb 2025, 01:34 PM |
| Suranjana Ghoshal | Student | West Bengal | A clear defination of cma should be in our income tax act .... | 21 Feb 2025, 01:34 PM |
| M P Dhanush | Student | Chittoor / Andhrapradesh | I support the petition raised by icmai. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:33 PM |
| Manish Mohan Pariyar | Others | Kalyan | It should be included other wise effor gone in vain for lot of customer | 21 Feb 2025, 01:32 PM |
| Shrikant Anantrao Asare | Member | Nagpur | Qualified CMA should include in the definition of Accountant as per Income Tax Act 1961 | 21 Feb 2025, 01:32 PM |
| Debasish Barai | Student | Westbengal, siliguri | 21 Feb 2025, 01:28 PM | |
| Alka kumari singh | Student | Ranchi | Cma must be included | 21 Feb 2025, 01:27 PM |
| Ishan | Student | Bhubaneswar | Cost accountant are highly qualified for performing and inclusion of cost accountant as accountant | 21 Feb 2025, 01:27 PM |
| Mahalakshmi | Others | Tamilnadu | 21 Feb 2025, 01:25 PM | |
| Sudhir | Delhi | 21 Feb 2025, 01:25 PM | ||
| Mahesh Anand | Andhra Pradesh | 21 Feb 2025, 01:25 PM | ||
| Suryakanta Behera | Student | KENDRAPARA | As a student of ICMAI we have the right to do tax audit. We have the same syllabus and skills to do tax audit as CA. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:25 PM |
| Narendrakumar B | Coimbatore | 21 Feb 2025, 01:23 PM | ||
| Narasingha chandra kar | Member | Berhampur | The CMA's are to be included as Accountant in the new income tax bill | 21 Feb 2025, 01:22 PM |
| Dipesh B Savani | Student | Baroda Gujrat | 21 Feb 2025, 01:21 PM | |
| Vedika Jaiswal | Student | Bihar | 21 Feb 2025, 01:20 PM | |
| Mayank Bagri | Member | West Bengal | I support. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:18 PM |
| Santosh kumar | Others | Bihar | 21 Feb 2025, 01:18 PM | |
| Priyanka pandey | Student | kolkata | As a student of cma final I feel it's demotivating if we have to fight for the recognition as an accountant even though our institute is formed under an act of parliament having accountant in its name but still it's students have to request for recognition as an accountant the IT bill ... | 21 Feb 2025, 01:18 PM |
| Sharma Rajiv | Student | Surat | 21 Feb 2025, 01:17 PM | |
| Swapnil Raj | Student | Kolkata | I am a CMA Final Student | 21 Feb 2025, 01:16 PM |
| Harish gouda | Student | Vishakhapatnam | I want our government to implement tax audit for cma and include cost accountanta under definition of accountant | 21 Feb 2025, 01:14 PM |
| Shubham Shukla | Student | Amethi/ Uttarpradesh | Shubham Shukla Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – 227412 shuklasubham20@gmail.com 21/02/2025 To, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Hon’ble Finance Minister Ministry of Finance Government of India New Delhi – 110001 **Subject: Request for Inclusion of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) in the Definition of Accountant under the Proposed Direct Tax Code Bill Respected Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to humbly request the inclusion of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) in the definition of “Accountant” under the proposed Direct Tax Code Bill, which is expected to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. I am a CMA Inter aspirant , and due to medical reasons, I have decided to pursue **practice** rather than employment. However, the **limited scope of CMA practice** under the current tax laws creates significant challenges for professionals like me. If CMAs are included in the definition of **"Accountant"**, it will greatly enhance professional opportunities and contribute to a more diverse and efficient tax administration system. CMAs possess deep expertise in **taxation, cost management, financial analysis, and statutory compliance **, making them well-suited to provide services in tax audits, assessments, and certifications. However, under the present Income Tax Act, CMAs are not recognized as accountants for such work, restricting their scope of practice. The introduction of the **Direct Tax Code** presents a crucial opportunity to: - Expand the **professional recognition** of CMAs, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to tax compliance and financial governance. - Strengthen the **tax administration system** by utilizing a wider pool of qualified professionals. - Provide **greater career opportunities** for CMAs who wish to **practice independently**, especially those unable to pursue corporate employment. In light of the above, I earnestly request your esteemed office to consider amending the **Direct Tax Code Bill** to include **Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs)** in the definition of "Accountant." This reform will not only **enhance the credibility and utility of the CMA profession** but also contribute to **India’s economic and financial system**. I sincerely hope for your thoughtful consideration of this request and look forward to a positive response. **Yours sincerely,** **Shubham Shukla** Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – 227412 shuklasubham20@gmail.com |
21 Feb 2025, 01:11 PM |
| Jami Sreekar | Member | Hyderabad | 21 Feb 2025, 01:11 PM | |
| Pratham | Student | Bokaro | I support for inclusion if cma professional in new defined direct tax code | 21 Feb 2025, 01:11 PM |
| Sankar | Student | Chennai | We have to be considered as accountant | 21 Feb 2025, 01:10 PM |
| Venkitasubramanian T A | Member | Chennai Tamilnadu | I support the cause | 21 Feb 2025, 01:09 PM |
| Vijayasarathi M | Student | Chennai | 21 Feb 2025, 01:07 PM | |
| Sara | Student | Tamilnadu | We studied a lot in accounting we want that name accountant. To be a recognised professionals. Lot of scope is not belongs to us even though if clear the CMA. We want justice. To get the good career opportunity. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:06 PM |
| Jyoti Joshi | Member | Mumbai | Cost Accountants should be included in the definition of accountant in income tax bill | 21 Feb 2025, 01:03 PM |
| JAYASEELAN G | Member | Salem | CMA Must Include in Accountant Definition | 21 Feb 2025, 01:03 PM |
| R chandu kiran | Student | Telangana | 21 Feb 2025, 01:03 PM | |
| Balajee S | Member | Chennai | 21 Feb 2025, 01:02 PM | |
| Amit Dey | Member | Gobardanga | 21 Feb 2025, 01:02 PM | |
| Rajesh Singh | Others | Jaipur | I support the cause to include CMA in definition of Accountant under Income tax Bill 2025. | 21 Feb 2025, 01:02 PM |
| Goldi bhaiya | Student | Jharkhand | Good | 21 Feb 2025, 01:01 PM |
| Hars | Student | Asansol | Include us | 21 Feb 2025, 01:00 PM |
| Trimurthulu pilla | Bhimavaram | I support to include CMA in accountant defination | 21 Feb 2025, 12:58 PM | |
| Rajesh Singh | Others | Jaipur | To save India CMAs are the necessity to include in the definition of Accountant | 21 Feb 2025, 12:58 PM |
| Arpan Dandabate | Student | Westbengal | We cost accountant want the right to conduct tax audit to avoide monopoly and enhance the scope of cost auditor. | 21 Feb 2025, 12:55 PM |
| Kamlesh Kumar | Bihar | Please also in tax audit | 21 Feb 2025, 12:55 PM | |
| Preeti verma | Gurgaon | Yes, I support the cause for Petition for inclusion of CMA in New Income Tax Act-2025 | 21 Feb 2025, 12:55 PM | |
| Shubham | Student | Dhanbad | We should get a chance of tax audit . Cma are eligible for tax audit The government should include cost accountant in the definition of accountant |
21 Feb 2025, 12:54 PM |
| Deepak Kr Mishra | Student | Kolkata | Please include CMA under the definition of Accountant under Income tax Act | 21 Feb 2025, 12:52 PM |
| Shristhi Chhetri | Student | West bengal | 21 Feb 2025, 12:49 PM |