{"id":1237,"date":"2025-11-02T11:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T06:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caalokkumar.com\/my-writing\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2025-11-02T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T06:47:46","slug":"iica-certified-mediator-relevance-for-a-practising-chartered-accountant-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caalokkumar.com\/my-writing\/iica-certified-mediator-relevance-for-a-practising-chartered-accountant-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"IICA Certified Mediator \u2013 relevance for a practising Chartered Accountant (CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; white-space: normal;\">IICA Certified Mediator Programme (ICMP) at a glance<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Applicability to a practising Chartered Accountant<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Aspect<\/td><td>Key details<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Institution<\/strong><\/td><td>The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It has a&nbsp;<strong>Centre of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution (CEADR)<\/strong>&nbsp;and offers a flagship&nbsp;<em>IICA Certified Mediator Programme<\/em>&nbsp;(ICMP).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Programme structure<\/strong><\/td><td>The ICMP is a&nbsp;<strong>60\u2011hour+ practitioner\u2011centric training<\/strong>&nbsp;with 12 modules covering ADR fundamentals, conflict analysis, communication and negotiation techniques, roles of mediators and stakeholders, legal &amp; institutional frameworks (Indian and international), the mediation process, online dispute resolution, and case\u2011based learning (Indian and international), culminating in master\u2011classes from experienced mediators<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=PROGRAM%20OVERVIEW\">[1]<\/a>. Training can be&nbsp;<strong>fully online<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>hybrid<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>fully in\u2011person<\/strong>, with a final assessment and qualifying examination leading to accreditation<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=This%20program%20is%20designed%20to,qualified%20as%20%E2%80%98IICA%20Certified%20Mediator%E2%80%99\">[2]<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligibility &amp; intake<\/strong><\/td><td>Candidates must have a bachelor\u2019s degree with at least&nbsp;<strong>55&nbsp;% marks<\/strong>&nbsp;from a recognised institution<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Any%20individual%2C%20whether%20Indian%20or,assuring%20quality%20and%20standards%20of\">[3]<\/a>. About&nbsp;<strong>30 seats<\/strong>&nbsp;per batch are available<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=recognised%20university%20or%20equivalent%20DESIRABLE%3A,IICA%20reserves%20the\">[4]<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>The October\u2013December&nbsp;2025 batch charged&nbsp;<strong>\u20b945,000 to \u20b950,000<\/strong>&nbsp;for Indian participants (depending on early\u2011bird deadlines) and&nbsp;<strong>US&nbsp;$1,500 to US&nbsp;$750<\/strong>&nbsp;for international participants (based on the World Bank income classification)<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=REGISTRATION%20FEE%20FOR%20INDIAN%20PARTICIPANTS%3A,%24%20750\">[5]<\/a>. Group\u2011discounts apply for sponsored participants<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=Participants%20sponsored%20by%20their%20employers,The%20time%20for%20mediation%20profession\">[6]<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Participants &amp; recognition<\/strong><\/td><td>IICA has trained&nbsp;<strong>over 400 mediators<\/strong>&nbsp;so far<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=With%20over%20400%20mediators%20trained,aegis%20of%20Ministry%20of%20Corporate\">[7]<\/a>, with participants from Indian regulators (IBBI, SEBI, CBDT, SIDBI, Income Tax Dept.) and international organisations<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,following%20organisations%20in%20the%20past\">[8]<\/a>. The programme is not a UGC\u2011recognised degree but confers accreditation as an \u201cIICA Certified Mediator\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Whether%20IICA%E2%80%99s%20Mediation%20Training%20Program,recognized%20by%20University%20Grants%20Commission\">[9]<\/a>. The accreditation does not expire and allows one to practise mediation independently<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=After%20having%20successfully%20completing%2080,to%20take%20the%20final%20assessment\">[10]<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Career benefits highlighted by IICA<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The IICA notes that the accreditation provides&nbsp;<strong>career benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company executives and employees<\/strong>: competitive advantage, better promotion prospects and skills to handle workplace conflicts<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,essential%20skillset%20for%20workplace%20conflicts\">[11]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government officials<\/strong>: beneficial for officials dealing with private players or acting as regulators<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,as%20regulators%20for%20the%20government\">[12]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retired judicial officers<\/strong>: adds professional credentials for court\u2011annexed and private mediations<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,annexed%20mediations%20and%20private%20mediations\">[13]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professionals (including CAs)<\/strong>: broadens services by allowing entry into the mediation market<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,being%20offered%20by%20the%20professionals\">[14]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company directors\/KMPs<\/strong>: equips them to manage commercial, financial and operational disputes effectively<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,of%20such%20issues%20and%20disputes\">[15]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community\/NGO leaders<\/strong>: provides tools to resolve community disputes<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,an%20efficacious%20and%20satisfactory%20manner\">[16]<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Applicability to a practising Chartered Accountant<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Why mediation skills complement accountancy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frequent involvement in disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Practising Chartered Accountants often assist clients in\u00a0<strong>shareholder agreements, joint ventures, mergers, valuation disputes, tax assessments and insolvency proceedings<\/strong>. Disputes frequently arise during execution of commercial contracts, financial restructurings or family business separations. Training as a mediator equips a CA to handle these conflicts neutrally and helps clients avoid protracted litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New professional avenue<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The ICMP allows professionals to\u00a0<strong>practise as mediators<\/strong>. The IICA emphasises that accreditation widens the scope of services offered by professionals<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,being%20offered%20by%20the%20professionals\">[14]<\/a>. With the\u00a0<strong>Mediation\u00a0Act\u00a02023<\/strong>\u00a0mandating pre\u2011litigation mediation in commercial disputes (Section\u00a04 and Section\u00a012A of the Commercial Courts Act) and making settlement agreements enforceable as court decrees<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Mediation%20minimizes%20operational%20disruption%20by,generating%20activities\">[17]<\/a>, demand for accredited mediators is expected to surge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with CA skill\u2011set<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CAs possess expertise in\u00a0<strong>accounting, taxation, finance and law<\/strong>, and are trusted advisors in corporate decision\u2011making. These skills are valuable when mediating\u00a0<strong>company disputes, shareholder disagreements, financial fraud allegations or valuation issues<\/strong>. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) itself offers a\u00a0<strong>Certificate Course on Mediation<\/strong>\u00a0to equip CAs with mediation skills. This 40\u2011hour course covers the mediation framework, roles, ethics and international opportunities and specifically highlights\u00a0<strong>\u201cOpportunities for Chartered Accountants\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0in mediation<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/certificate-course-on-mediation#:~:text=1,Post%20Qualification%20Courses\">[18]<\/a>. Thus, the profession recognises mediation as a viable practice area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory and commercial environment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 India faces a\u00a0<strong>backlog of over 46\u00a0million cases<\/strong>; the Supreme Court\u2019s Mediation Centre handled\u00a0<strong>1,095 cases in 2023<\/strong>\u00a0with a settlement rate of\u00a0<strong>23.7\u00a0%<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>. Nationwide, mediation cases totalled\u00a0<strong>444,814 in 2022<\/strong>, but resolution rates hover between\u00a0<strong>24\u00a0% and 29\u00a0%<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>. The new Mediation Act aims to make mediation a primary pathway for commercial disputes, and demand for trained mediators is growing. India has\u00a0<strong>over 16,000 trained mediators and nearly 600 dedicated centres<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=The%20structural%20foundations%20are%20solidifying,120%20billion%20by%202025%E2%80%94is%20creating\">[20]<\/a>, yet settlement rates vary widely. A professional with financial and legal acumen can help improve outcomes in complex corporate disputes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Areas where IICA\u2011certified mediators typically work<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICMP\u2019s curriculum covers diverse case\u2011studies, indicating the&nbsp;<strong>scope of practice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commercial and corporate disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cases involving contracts, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, infrastructure projects, supply agreements and intellectual property. Participants study mediation of commercial and industrial disputes<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,etc%20and%20their%20resolution%20through\">[21]<\/a>. The programme emphasises pre\u2011institution mediation under Section\u00a012A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf\">[22]<\/a>, which is mandatory for commercial suits above \u20b93\u00a0lakh<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Section%2012A%20of%20the%20Commercial,faster%20resolution%20mechanisms%20for%20businesses\">[23]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property and family business disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The curriculum includes mediation of family\u2011run business conflicts and property matters (both Indian and cross\u2011border)<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,etc%20and%20their%20resolution%20through\">[21]<\/a>. CAs often advise on valuations and succession planning, making them valuable neutral mediators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial and community disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cases involving labour\u2011management conflicts, employee grievances, or community disputes around public projects<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,etc%20and%20their%20resolution%20through\">[21]<\/a>. CAs with management experience can contribute to such mediations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public governance and inter\u2011state disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The course exposes participants to mediation in regulatory and public governance contexts<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,and%20their%20resolution%20through%20mediation\">[24]<\/a>, although these may require specialised domain knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross\u2011border and international disputes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Modules cover international commercial disputes, territorial\/geopolitical matters and trade conflicts<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,etc%20and%20their%20resolution%20through\">[21]<\/a>. With India becoming a party to the\u00a0<strong>Singapore Convention on Mediation<\/strong>, accredited mediators may find opportunities in global deals and multi\u2011jurisdictional disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online dispute resolution (ODR)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The course trains participants in ODR and hybrid dispute resolution, reflecting trends in the digital economy<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%208%20,dispute%20resolution%20and%20online%20mediation\">[25]<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the IICA programme is oriented toward&nbsp;<strong>corporate affairs<\/strong>, many mediators work in&nbsp;<strong>company boards, legal departments, regulatory bodies, insolvency processes and contractual negotiations<\/strong>. Mediators may also be empanelled with courts, state dispute resolution societies or private ODR platforms (e.g., SAMA). For example, Delhi\u2019s Commercial Court Mediation Centre at Tis&nbsp;Hazari reported handling&nbsp;<strong>2,100 mediation applications in 2023<\/strong>, settling&nbsp;<strong>1,340 cases (\u224864&nbsp;% success rate) within about 45&nbsp;days<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf\">[22]<\/a>, and the Delhi Dispute Resolution Society resolved&nbsp;<strong>15,834 of 23,754 disputes (66.7&nbsp;% success rate)<\/strong>&nbsp;within 7\u201330&nbsp;days<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=Justice%20%26%20Legislative%20Affairs%2C%20has,rounded%20and%20effective%20process.74\">[26]<\/a>. Such centres often need mediators with business understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Statistical picture of mediation and corporate dispute resolution<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Success rates vary significantly<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Court\u2011annexed mediation centres in Delhi and Mumbai have reduced case pendency by\u00a0<strong>over 18\u00a0% within three years<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=NALSA%20%26%20Lok%20Adalat%3A%20The,78\">[27]<\/a>. Delhi\u2019s commercial mediation centre achieved\u00a0<strong>~64\u00a0%<\/strong>\u00a0settlement<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=Hyderabad%20have%20seen%20this%20shift,45%20days%2C%20showing%20how%20quickly\">[28]<\/a>, the Bangalore Mediation Centre historically reports\u00a0<strong>65\u00a0% success<\/strong>\u00a0with over\u00a0<strong>37,230 cases mediated and 24,092 settlements<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/bangalore-mediation-centre-has-65-success-rate-in-settling-disputes\/articleshow\/49691382.cms#:~:text=The%20Bangalore%20Mediation%20Centre%20%E2%80%94,overall%20success%20date%20of%2065\">[29]<\/a>, and Mumbai\u2019s figures are similar. Conversely, the Supreme Court Mediation Centre recorded only\u00a0<strong>23.7\u00a0% settlement in 2023<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>; nationwide resolution rates range between\u00a0<strong>24\u00a0% and 29\u00a0%<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>\u00a0due to variability in training and awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre\u2011litigation commercial mediation is gaining traction<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Mediation Act, 2023 and Section\u00a012A of the Commercial Courts Act require pre\u2011institution mediation for commercial disputes. In 2019\u201120 the Supreme Court\u2019s Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) reported settlement rates of\u00a0<strong>around 68\u00a0%<\/strong>\u00a0for mediated cases (as quoted in professional articles)<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Indian%20mediation%20centers%20demonstrate%20impressive,to%2068\">[30]<\/a>, although these figures are not uniform nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost and time advantages<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Studies show mediation in India costs\u00a0<strong>\u20b910,000\u2013\u20b950,000<\/strong>\u00a0versus litigation costs exceeding\u00a0<strong>\u20b92,00,000<\/strong>; thus businesses save\u00a0<strong>80\u201390\u00a0%<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Dramatic%20Cost%20Reduction\">[31]<\/a>. Mediation typically resolves disputes within\u00a0<strong>2\u20136\u00a0months<\/strong>, and the Act mandates completion within\u00a0<strong>180\u00a0days<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Time%20Efficiency%20in%20Indian%20Context\">[32]<\/a>. This is crucial given India\u2019s backlog of over\u00a0<strong>46\u00a0million cases<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=cases%20with%20over%205%20crore,1%20The%20adversarial%2C%20time\">[33]<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business benefits<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Research indicates that\u00a0<strong>94\u00a0% of businesses using mediation believe it preserves relationships<\/strong>, compared to\u00a0<strong>35\u00a0% with litigation<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Commercial%20Relationship%20Preservation%3A%20The%20Indian,Advantage\">[34]<\/a>. Such preservation is critical in India\u2019s relationship\u2011driven corporate culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demand\u2013supply gap<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 India has over\u00a0<strong>16,000 trained mediators<\/strong>\u00a0and nearly\u00a0<strong>600 mediation centres<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=The%20structural%20foundations%20are%20solidifying,120%20billion%20by%202025%E2%80%94is%20creating\">[20]<\/a>, but case volumes are rising, and settlement rates remain modest. The government is promoting sector\u2011specific mediation cells to improve uptake<a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=Yet%20while%20the%20case%20volume,The%20challenge\">[35]<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Assessment: Should a practising CA pursue the ICMP?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Advantages<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhances dispute\u2011resolution competency<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 As a CA, you routinely advise on company law, taxation and financial matters. Mediation training gives you the skills to manage\u00a0<strong>commercial, tax, insolvency, family business and shareholder disputes<\/strong>. You can offer value\u2011added services by guiding clients through\u00a0<strong>pre\u2011litigation mediation<\/strong>\u00a0mandated by the Commercial Courts Act and the Mediation Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional diversification and branding<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Accreditation as an IICA Certified Mediator is nationally recognised (under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and allows independent practice. It strengthens your professional brand and could lead to roles on\u00a0<strong>dispute boards, insolvency resolution panels, negotiation teams or court\u2011annexed mediation panels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking and global exposure<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The ICMP\u2019s faculty includes international mediators and commercial law experts<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,the%20applied%20side%20of%20mediation\">[36]<\/a>; participants come from regulators (SEBI, IBBI, CBDT, etc.) and global organisations<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,following%20organisations%20in%20the%20past\">[8]<\/a>. This network may open doors for cross\u2011border disputes and high\u2011value corporate mediation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with future regulations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Mediation Act makes mediation central to corporate dispute management and sets up the\u00a0<strong>Mediation Council of India<\/strong>. Early adoption may position you as a pioneer when corporate boards look for qualified mediators.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Considerations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time and cost<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The course requires\u00a0<strong>60+ hours of commitment<\/strong>\u00a0over three months (online) or six days (in\u2011person). Fees are\u00a0<strong>\u20b950,000 plus GST<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=REGISTRATION%20FEE%20FOR%20INDIAN%20PARTICIPANTS%3A,Income%20Countries%3A%20%20%24%201%2C000\">[37]<\/a>, and additional time must be allotted for the final assessment. Evaluate whether your practice can accommodate this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market competition<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 While the demand for mediators is rising, resolution rates in some centres remain low (around\u00a0<strong>25\u00a0%<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>). Success depends on building a reputation and securing appointments, which may require marketing and networking efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative options<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0<strong>ICAI\u2019s 40\u2011hour Certificate Course on Mediation<\/strong>\u00a0is tailored to CAs, is shorter and less costly (\u20b920,000 for physical; \u20b95,000 online) and covers mediation law, commercial applications and global opportunities for CAs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/certificate-course-on-mediation#:~:text=1,Post%20Qualification%20Courses\">[38]<\/a>. This course might serve as a starting point before committing to the more intensive ICMP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Conclusion and recommendation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediation is no longer peripheral\u2014it is becoming a legally mandated step in&nbsp;<strong>commercial dispute resolution<\/strong>. The&nbsp;<strong>IICA Certified Mediator Programme<\/strong>&nbsp;offers comprehensive training, global exposure and government\u2011backed accreditation. For a practising CA who regularly navigates company law, insolvency and tax disputes, learning mediation can&nbsp;<strong>diversify the practice<\/strong>, create&nbsp;<strong>additional revenue streams<\/strong>&nbsp;and position you as a trusted neutral in corporate conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the programme is intensive and moderately expensive, consider the&nbsp;<strong>ICAI\u2019s Certificate Course on Mediation<\/strong>&nbsp;as an initial step. If you find mediation aligns with your interests and practice, pursuing the&nbsp;<strong>IICA Certified Mediator accreditation<\/strong>&nbsp;would be worthwhile, especially as demand for skilled mediators is expected to grow under the&nbsp;<strong>Mediation Act&nbsp;2023<\/strong>. Ultimately, your decision should balance&nbsp;<strong>time and financial investment<\/strong>&nbsp;against the potential&nbsp;<strong>expansion of your professional capabilities and market reach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=PROGRAM%20OVERVIEW\">[1]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=This%20program%20is%20designed%20to,qualified%20as%20%E2%80%98IICA%20Certified%20Mediator%E2%80%99\">[2]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Any%20individual%2C%20whether%20Indian%20or,assuring%20quality%20and%20standards%20of\">[3]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=With%20over%20400%20mediators%20trained,aegis%20of%20Ministry%20of%20Corporate\">[7]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,following%20organisations%20in%20the%20past\">[8]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Whether%20IICA%E2%80%99s%20Mediation%20Training%20Program,recognized%20by%20University%20Grants%20Commission\">[9]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=After%20having%20successfully%20completing%2080,to%20take%20the%20final%20assessment\">[10]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,essential%20skillset%20for%20workplace%20conflicts\">[11]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,as%20regulators%20for%20the%20government\">[12]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,annexed%20mediations%20and%20private%20mediations\">[13]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,being%20offered%20by%20the%20professionals\">[14]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,of%20such%20issues%20and%20disputes\">[15]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=,an%20efficacious%20and%20satisfactory%20manner\">[16]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,etc%20and%20their%20resolution%20through\">[21]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,and%20their%20resolution%20through%20mediation\">[24]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%208%20,dispute%20resolution%20and%20online%20mediation\">[25]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/#:~:text=Module%2010%20,the%20applied%20side%20of%20mediation\">[36]<\/a>&nbsp;Mediation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=recognised%20university%20or%20equivalent%20DESIRABLE%3A,IICA%20reserves%20the\">[4]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=REGISTRATION%20FEE%20FOR%20INDIAN%20PARTICIPANTS%3A,%24%20750\">[5]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=Participants%20sponsored%20by%20their%20employers,The%20time%20for%20mediation%20profession\">[6]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf#:~:text=REGISTRATION%20FEE%20FOR%20INDIAN%20PARTICIPANTS%3A,Income%20Countries%3A%20%20%24%201%2C000\">[37]<\/a>&nbsp;Batch XXI &#8211; ICMP Brochure (Final)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/iica.nic.in\/mediation\/images\/Batch-XXI-ICMP-2025.pdf\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Mediation%20minimizes%20operational%20disruption%20by,generating%20activities\">[17]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Section%2012A%20of%20the%20Commercial,faster%20resolution%20mechanisms%20for%20businesses\">[23]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Indian%20mediation%20centers%20demonstrate%20impressive,to%2068\">[30]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Dramatic%20Cost%20Reduction\">[31]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Time%20Efficiency%20in%20Indian%20Context\">[32]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/#:~:text=Commercial%20Relationship%20Preservation%3A%20The%20Indian,Advantage\">[34]<\/a>&nbsp;Why Mediation: The Strategic Commercial Imperative for Modern Business &#8211; Track Second<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-track-second wp-block-embed-track-second\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qXrMmOCpQv\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/\">Why Mediation: The Strategic Commercial Imperative for Modern Business<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Why Mediation: The Strategic Commercial Imperative for Modern Business&#8221; &#8212; Track Second\" src=\"https:\/\/tracksecond.com\/why-mediation-the-strategic-commercial-imperative-for-modern-business\/embed\/#?secret=Q3I4kBKDkH#?secret=qXrMmOCpQv\" data-secret=\"qXrMmOCpQv\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/certificate-course-on-mediation#:~:text=1,Post%20Qualification%20Courses\">[18]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/certificate-course-on-mediation#:~:text=1,Post%20Qualification%20Courses\">[38]<\/a>&nbsp;ICAI &#8211; The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.icai.org\/post\/certificate-course-on-mediation\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=India%E2%80%99s%20mediation%20movement%20has%20seen,limited%20outcomes%20underscores%20the%20unresolved\">[19]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=The%20structural%20foundations%20are%20solidifying,120%20billion%20by%202025%E2%80%94is%20creating\">[20]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964#:~:text=Yet%20while%20the%20case%20volume,The%20challenge\">[35]<\/a>&nbsp;India pushes to fix its dispute resolution gridlock with mediation: Indian Mediation Week returns with a focus on tech, trust, and tangible outcomes, ETLegalWorld<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/law-policy\/india-pushes-to-fix-its-dispute-resolution-gridlock-with-mediation-indian-mediation-week-returns-with-a-focus-on-tech-trust-and-tangible-outcomes\/122993964\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf\">[22]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=Justice%20%26%20Legislative%20Affairs%2C%20has,rounded%20and%20effective%20process.74\">[26]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=NALSA%20%26%20Lok%20Adalat%3A%20The,78\">[27]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=Hyderabad%20have%20seen%20this%20shift,45%20days%2C%20showing%20how%20quickly\">[28]<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf#:~:text=cases%20with%20over%205%20crore,1%20The%20adversarial%2C%20time\">[33]<\/a>&nbsp;50912.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.ijfmr.com\/papers\/2025\/4\/50912.pdf\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/bangalore-mediation-centre-has-65-success-rate-in-settling-disputes\/articleshow\/49691382.cms#:~:text=The%20Bangalore%20Mediation%20Centre%20%E2%80%94,overall%20success%20date%20of%2065\">[29]<\/a>&nbsp;Bangalore Mediation Centre has 65% success rate in settling disputes | Bengaluru News &#8211; Times of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/bangalore-mediation-centre-has-65-success-rate-in-settling-disputes\/articleshow\/49691382.cms\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IICA Certified Mediator Programme (ICMP) at a glance Applicability to a practising Chartered Accountant Aspect Key details Institution The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is an autonomous institute under&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[708,315,56,55,779],"tags":[38,781,316,780],"class_list":["post-1237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-accountability","category-corporate-governance","category-corporate-laws","category-corporate-social-responsibility","category-iica","tag-ca-alok-kumar","tag-cainindia","tag-corporate-governance","tag-iica"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>IICA Certified Mediator \u2013 relevance for a practising Chartered Accountant (CA) - CA ALOK KUMAR<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Because the IICA programme is oriented toward\u00a0corporate affairs, many mediators work in\u00a0company boards, legal departments, regulatory bodies, insolvency processes and contractual negotiations. 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