New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the Chartered Accountants (CAs) to evolve into strategic advisors, ethical guardians and innovators in order to stay relevant in the present dynamic and technology-driven environment.

Addressing the inaugural session of the World Forum of Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) here, Singh termed 'new set of skills, including critical thinking, emotional intelligence & adaptability' as an essential requirement in today's times, a Defence Ministry statement said.

Underscoring the extraordinary pace of technological advancements, the Defence Minister stated that the corporate landscape was once dominated by large, centralised o...