CAs can now advertise? Game changed

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) just dropped a bomb, as the advertisements ban on Chartered Accountants may soon be lifted.

Yes, for the first time, Chartered Accountants in India will be allowed to promote their services. This is huge because for decades, CAs weren’t allowed to market their services. And this is probably one of the reasons we don’t have our own Big 4 yet.

But if this goes through, accountants will have the freedom to showcase their work, build their brand, and attract the kind of clients they want to work with.

It’s not just a change in policy, it’s a change in mindset. From being discovered majorly through referrals to now being able to actively promote their expertise.

And the timing couldn’t be better. We’ve been building something with this future in mind: Quicko Pro.

It’s going live on Product Hunt this weekend, built for the new era of advisors who want to grow, scale, and stand out.

We strongly believe if you’ve ever wanted to run your advisory like a real business, this is your moment.

Curious to hear more thoughts on this development. Let’s talk.

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This is really interesting! If the ban on advertising goes through, it’ll be a big shift for the CA profession. It’ll definitely change how CAs connect with clients. Curious to see how this all plays out and what it means for the future of the industry.

This could be a big shift. CAs will finally have the chance to build their own name and showcase what they’re really good at. It might even change how people perceive the profession, but in a good way.

The decision to allow Chartered Accountants (CAs) to advertise marks a major change in the profession. It opens new avenues for visibility, competition, and client outreach, especially for smaller firms that rely on referrals. While this change promotes transparency and innovation, it also raises questions about maintaining professional ethics and standards. Done right, it can modernize the CA profession and level the playing field for all practitioners.

chartered accountants had to rely mostly on referrals and word-of-mouth. Now, marketing their services openly allows them to build brand identity, reach newer clients, and operate more like modern service firms rather than hidden advisors.