Ernakulam branch of southern India Regional Council(SIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI), the First Branch of the Southern India Regional Council of ICAI in Kerala, the Ernakulam Branch, was set up on 1st December 1967.It is the largest Branch in the State with more than 2300 members and more than 8000 students. It has the privilege of being the first Branch of the Institute to construct its own building which was inaugurated in August 1986. At present it is the 3rd largest branch in South India.
Ernakulam Branch has been adjudged as the Best Branch, Most Active Branch and awarded Shields both at Central as well as at Regional level. The Branch has also been actively engaged in conducting various activities for students, like organizing coaching classes, quiz etc.. It is pertinent to record that the Decentralised Office at Ernakulam was also set up due to the larger strength of Membership in the jurisdiction of Ernakulam Branch which take care of the needs of the members and students