Where there is a will, there is a way: Man becomes CA at 71; he used to teach his granddaughter
The story was shared on LinkedIn by CA Nikhilesh Kataria, who revealed how Agarwal's interest in accountancy was sparked while assisting his granddaughter with her studies. What began as a supportive gesture soon evolved into a determined personal pursuit. After years of dedication, Agarwal successfully cleared the CA Final exams. Kataria praised his achievement, reminding readers that 'where there is a will, there is a way'.
The story struck a chord online, with social media users flooding the post with messages of admiration and encouragement. Many hailed it as one of the most inspiring accounts of the year, applauding Agarwal's resilience and passion for learning. Comments across platforms celebrated his unwavering determination, proving that education and ambition truly have no age limit.
Meanwhile, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results of the Chartered Accountants Final Examination 2025 on 6 July. As reported by ANI, Maharashtra's Ranjan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district topped the CA Final exams, securing the All India Rank 1 (AIR-1) with an impressive score of 516 out of 600—an overall 86%.
The top three positions were secured by Ranjan Kabra (AIR-1), Nishtha Bothra (AIR-2), and Manav Rakesh Shah (AIR-3). ICAI confirmed that a total of 14,247 candidates qualified as Chartered Accountants this year. The exams for Group 1 and Group 2 were conducted from 16 May to 24 May 2025.
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