As professionals, chartered accountants need to be equipped with soft skills as they  often need  to convey ideas; negotiate business deals;  get things done by the team members; train and  groom next generation of professionals; represent  clientele before statutory authorities and many  times impress upon the nature, need and value  of services rendered. All these facets of profession call for effective soft skills such as

• Good communication skills
• Inter- personal skills
• Managerial Expertise
• Ability to be a good team player
• Ability to manage others effectively
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Analytical mind
• Techno- savvy
• Behavioral traits such as attitude, motivation

In the initial years of a chartered accountants career, his technical abilities are important to get good assignments. However, when it comes to growing in an organization, it is his personality that matters. Knowledge is power and when coupled with ability to communicate, it gives greater empowerment. Communication skill can be nurtured if there is inclination and dedication. Those who possess this skill are able to persuade, motivate, convince and inspire not just a few but even a nation as a whole.

Members can constantly update their knowledge through the various seminars, workshops and post qualification courses offered by the Institute besides reading the various publications issued from time to time by The Institute and various journals related to the profession