On our podcast, the ICAI President responded to concerns about stagnant starting salaries (around ₹11-12 LPA). He advised CAs to consider their growth over 2, 5, and 10 years, explaining that CAs become 'indispensable' within 2 years and 'iconic' in 5. He emphasised that CAs should focus on the job profile rather than the initial package for meaningful career growth.