Who were the first chartered accountants of India?

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Shri G.P. Kapadia was the first chartered accountant (CA) in India.

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He became a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in August 1949 and was awarded the certificate in 1950.

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Kapadia was a prominent figure in the field of accountancy and made significant contributions to the profession.

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The founding and the first member of ICAI is Mr. Gopaldas P. Kapadia.

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He was also the first President of ICAI with the longest reign in the history of ICAI from 1949 to 1952.

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Presently, the first rank holder in CA exam is awarded GP Kapadia gold medal in his memory.

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