CONSULTANTS FORUM Issue No 128 E-News Letter September 2016 Contents 1. President’s message; 2. Editor’s note; 3. Guru to Gureyya by Sharu S. Rangnekar Dear Members, 4. Disruptive Trends in The new categories of memberships introduced as a result of the last Management Consulting: An AGM is finding favour amongst members. Insight by Dr. A.R. Aryasri You are aware that finally GST tax is on way and many new 5. Case Write up by Bhavin Shukla procedures are coming up that require attention. We are reviewing the same and will revert on the same to you. 6. Auditor Independence Check by Apurva Joshi GST may also entail a rate increase – I request each member to renew his subscription at the 7. Entrepreneurship earliest using the longer tenure benefit at old rates of Service Tax. As I welcome the new Development: A Holistic members in the fold – I urge them to get involved in the activities of IMCI to take full Approach by Dr. Ram Nath Prasad advantage of the membership of this prestigious body. 8. Management Lessons from We propose to shortly hold a session which was earlier conceptualized for the new members Swami Vivekananda by T. to understand how and what to gain as members. This program is open to all and will help Ramaswamy some members understand how IMCI adds value. This will also help members Connect with 9. Case Study by Raji George each other and grow their business. 10. Perception is the Reality & We seek to combine this with the AGM if the accounts are submitted by the chapters in time. Song For The Aspirants by Lalit Mahajan The chapter not submitting accounts in time despite having very few transactions. This has remained a pain area. Last AGM we had discussed this and given time to chapters – I propose 11. CEOs’ Perspective of Mid- to raise this again at this AGM to ensure enabling resolutions that grant better compliance. market Industry Segment and Alignment of Consulting Services by I reiterate my request to the members is to participate and reach out and enroll more Tapan Joshi members. Look forward to seeing you all at the AGM. 12. Members Making News Anuj Bhargava President IMCI (Year 2016-2017) 13. News from Chapters Global Perspectives CMC means the Consultant meets the world class standards of competence