From dream to 'first in family CA’: Lucknow woman celebrates her new designation with emotional message

For many aspirants, the letters “CA” represent years of sacrifice, sleepless nights and relentless discipline. For one woman in Lucknow, they now carry something even more powerful — history. Rashmi Maurya took to X to share that she has officially become a Chartered Accountant, proudly calling herself the first in her family to reach this milestone. Her announcement struck a chord online, capturing the emotion behind the achievement.

Rashmi revealed that earning the CA designation was not just a professional breakthrough but a deeply personal victory. She expressed gratitude for the journey and acknowledged the unwavering support of those who stood by her through the demanding preparation phase. The moment marked both a career triumph and a family first.

Her celebration came as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results of the CA Final Examination held in January 2026. The exam saw a massive turnout, with 69,591 candidates appearing across 576 centres in India and abroad, reflecting the scale and competitiveness of one of the country’s toughest professional qualifications.



Among the national rank holders, Diksha Goyal from Karnal secured the All India first rank with 486 out of 600 marks, scoring 81 per cent. The second rank went to Anirudh Garg from Paonta Sahib with 452 marks, translating to 75.33 per cent. Rishabh Jain jointly secured the third position from New Delhi and Dhruv Dembla from Sonepat, both scoring 451 out of 600, or 75.17 per cent.


On the occasion, ICAI President CA Prasanna Kumar D congratulated the successful candidates, noting that their discipline, hard work and dedication had led them to this defining moment. He urged the newly qualified professionals to uphold the highest ethical standards and contribute meaningfully to nation-building, financial integrity, and transparency as they step into the profession. For Rashmi Maurya, however, the celebration is layered with something even more intimate — turning a personal dream into a family legacy.

Internet reacts

Rashmi Maurya’s announcement quickly drew warm wishes from across the professional community. Fellow Chartered Accountants welcomed her into what they called a proud fraternity, with some even sharing that they, too had recently earned the same designation and understood the emotion behind the moment.

Many highlighted the significance of being the first in the family to achieve such a milestone, calling it the beginning of a lasting legacy built on resilience and belief. Others simply sent heartfelt congratulations and wished her continued success in every step of her journey ahead.