ICAI to Hold Webinar on Mediation as a Strategic Tool for CAs on August 27

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has scheduled a webinar titled “Beyond Litigation: Mediation as a Strategic Tool for CAs” for 27 August 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The programme is being organised by ICAI's Commercial Laws & Economic Advisory Committee as part of the institute's Know Your Laws Series.

What ICAI has announced

ICAI's official event page lists the programme as Know Your Laws Series - 159 and provides a dedicated registration link through ICAI Live. The session is aimed at expanding professional understanding of mediation as an alternative to conventional litigation and as a tool that chartered accountants may encounter in advisory, commercial and dispute-related work.

Why the topic is relevant for CAs

Chartered accountants often work at the intersection of finance, contracts, restructuring, business negotiations and regulatory compliance. In disputes involving commercial terms, payments, shareholder arrangements or business relationships, an understanding of mediation can help professionals identify when a negotiated resolution route may be more practical than prolonged adversarial proceedings.

The webinar's positioning as a strategic tool is notable because mediation is not limited to lawyers or court-referred disputes. CAs can contribute financial analysis, quantify settlement alternatives, explain tax or accounting consequences of proposed terms, and support clients in evaluating the commercial implications of a negotiated outcome.

Programme details

- Date: 27 August 2026

- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

- Series: Know Your Laws Series - 159

- Organiser: Commercial Laws & Economic Advisory Committee, ICAI

- Mode: Online webinar through ICAI Live registration

What members should do

Members interested in dispute-resolution advisory, corporate laws, commercial negotiations or transaction support can use the official ICAI event page to access the registration link. Since programme links and access instructions can change, participants should rely on ICAI's official page for the latest joining information.

Useful official links

ICAI event page - Know Your Laws Series 159

Key takeaway

The August 27 session offers CAs a focused opportunity to understand where mediation fits within commercial advisory work and how financial professionals can support clients before a dispute becomes a prolonged litigation exercise.