Lucknow: The “CFO Forum Elevate 2.0” was successfully organized at Hotel Taj Mahal, Lucknow, by the Lucknow Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), in collaboration with ICAI’s Members in Industry and Business Committee (MIBC) and Zee Business. This prestigious event saw the participation of Chartered Accountants, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and senior professionals from the financial sector.
Vijay Kiran Anand (IAS), Secretary of the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department and CEO of Invest UP, attended the event as the keynote speaker. In his inspiring address, he outlined the comprehensive vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into a trillion-dollar economy, highlighting infrastructure development, industrial expansion, ease of doing business, digital governance, and investment promotion as the key pillars of the state’s economic progress.
Anand also commended the pivotal role played by Chartered Accountants in realizing the state government’s developmental vision, noting that the profession is a crucial partner in fostering financial transparency, good governance, and business efficiency.
He emphasized that professionals, entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and policymakers must work collectively to strengthen governance, encourage investment, and promote sustainable economic growth. He further underscored that transparency, innovation, and effective financial leadership would play a vital role in establishing Uttar Pradesh as one of the country’s leading economic powerhouses.
The forum was organized under the guidance of CA Anuj Goyal, Chairman, MIBC, ICAI, and CA Ankur Goyal, Chairman, CIRC, ICAI. CA Ashwani Jaiswal, Chairman, ICAI Lucknow Branch, and CA Ashish Gupta, Secretary, ICAI Lucknow Branch, were also notably present at the event. CFOs, senior financial executives, industry representatives, Chartered Accountants working in industry and business, entrepreneurs, and other professionals participated enthusiastically in the inaugural session. This platform proved to be a significant opportunity for deliberating on emerging topics related to finance, governance, technology, business strategy, and economic development.
A key highlight of the event was two high-level panel discussions featuring the country’s distinguished CFOs, financial leaders, industry experts, and business professionals. These discussions facilitated the sharing of insightful views on various subjects, including the evolving role of financial leadership, corporate governance, technological transformation, investment strategies, and business growth.
Speaking on the occasion, the organizers noted that the role of Chartered Accountants today is not limited merely to financial reporting and compliance. As trusted advisors and strategic leaders, they are making significant contributions to business transformation, robust governance, investment promotion, and nation-building.
The event reaffirmed that Chartered Accountants are vital partners in the economic progress of Uttar Pradesh and India through financial leadership, effective governance, and professional excellence.
