OUR TEAM

We are well-diverse team of professional from various disciplines such as Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost & Management Accountants, B-School Graduates, Certified Financial Planner (CFPs), Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA), International Taxation Experts and Wealth Advisors and IND AS and IFRS Accounting Experts.

Audit & Business Advisory Services

Ashish Sheth

Ashish Sheth

Ashish Sheth is the Partner & Head – Audit and Assurance in the firm. With over 25 years of rich experience in the field, Ashish is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with a diverse portfolio spanning various audit types, taxation, advisory, and more. His expertise encompasses audits such as Statutory, Internal, ICFR testing, Forensic, Transaction, and Investigation, along with proficient handling of Income Tax matters, due diligence processes, and Bank statutory/Internal/Concurrent audits. He has completed certification course of , IFRS (ICAI), Audit of Cooperative Societies (WIRC of ICAI), NCFM’s NSDL Depository Module and CDSL’s Auditors Training Programme

Throughout his career, he has catered to a wide array of clients, both listed and unlisted, across industries including Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Service, Banking & Financial Services, and many others. His adaptability and comprehensive understanding of different sectors have enabled him to deliver tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.

An expert in financial reporting, he has advised many client for Ind AS adoptions and subsequent financial reporting, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards. He possesses extensive knowledge of various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, ZohoBooks, QuickBooks, Yardi, Tally Prime, among others. He has assisted numerous clients in migrating to ERP systems, drafting chart of accounts, and setting up Management Information Systems (MIS) in accordance with management’s requirements.

He has been actively involved in assisting Resolution Professionals of companies undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). His contributions include updating accounts, verifying claims, completing statutory audits, transaction audits, Valuation of SFA as well as Land & Buildings, ensuring compliance and accuracy in the resolution process.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
  • CA, B.Com, LLB (Gen)
  • Chartered Accountant from ICAI
  • LLB (Gen) from Mumbai University
  • Certificate course on IFRS of ICAI
  • Certificate Course of Audit of Co-Op Societies of ICAI
  • NSDL Depository Operation Module of NCFM
Hemant Agarwal

Hemant Agarwal

Hemant is the Lead – Audit and Assurance in the firm. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience of more than 15 years in the field of audit and assurance. He has expertise in designing business control systems and processes for corporate clients as well as SMEs.

He has handled and advised clients in various industries including public sector units, listed companies and financial institutions involving statutory audits, corporate governance, risk assurance, internal audit, Concurrent Audit, and regulatory advice. He is well versed with IND AS and Accounting Standards.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
  • Chartered Accountant from ICAI
  • Certificate Course on Concurrent Audit of Banks
  • Certificate Course on Cooperatives / NPO
Pritesh Bhagat

Pritesh Bhagat

Pritesh is the Lead – Audit and Assurance in the firm. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience of more than 12 years in the field of Statutory and Internal audit. He has expertise in designing control systems and processes for corporate clients as well as SMEs.

He has handled audits of Listed and Unlisted companies from diverse industries such as Construction, Real Estate, Defence, Real Estate, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail, Investment, Seafood, Service. He has handled IND AS Transition assignments and supported client in IPO process.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
• Chartered Accountant from ICAI
• LLB from Mumbai University
• Dip. IFRS (ACCA, UK)
Akif Cheulkar

Akif Cheulkar

Akif is the lead –Audit & Assurance in the firm. Akif has over 12 years of post qualification experience in handling risk advisory and forensic audit.
Akif's expertise has been in working on projects relating to internal audits, forensic audits, designing risk management framework and business process improvement studies. He has worked extensively on engagements, across diverse sectors including, manufacturing, banking, IT, Data Centres, healthcare, retail, energy, technology, real estate etc.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
• FCA
• FAFD (ICAI Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection)
• B.Com
Experience:-
• Internal Audit of multiple blue chip clientele like JSW Steel Ltd, Blue Star Ltd, HDFC Sales, NTT Global Data Centres and Cloud Infrastructure, Arshiya Ltd, Hexaware Technologies Ltd, Tara Jewels Ltd, Prince Pipes Pvt Ltd, Wanbury Ltd, Datamatics Global Services Ltd, Accelya Kale Solutions Ltd etc covering areas like Supply Chain Management, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Utilities Management, HR and Payroll, Statutory Compliance etc.
• Testing the compliance framework (ICFR) of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd and Godrej Properties Ltd.
• Forensic audit of the leading broker of NSE.
• Investigation into whistle-blower allegations for a leading insurance company.
• Forensic Audits and funds end-utilization review of the leading fitness brand.
• Dispute advisory support (for a law firm).
• Investigation into procurement fraud (Singapore).
• Fraud and misconduct investigations for Banks.
• Vat Audit of Master Card, Sony Entertainment, Zee Entertainment, Health and Glow.
Viraj Savla

Viraj Savla

Viraj is the Lead – Direct Tax in the firm. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience of more than 12 years in the field of Income Tax and related compliances. He has expertise in conducting Tax audit of corporate and non corporate clients.

He has advised and handled tax matters of many corporates, non corporates and HNIs. He has represented clients in various Income tax proceedings.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
• Chartered Accountant from ICAI
Aakash Parikh

Aakash Parikh

Aakash is the Lead – Corporate Finance in the firm. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience of more than 7 years in the field of Corporate Finance and Debt Restructuring. He is key member of Insolvency Resolution team.

He has given multiple finance solutions to industries like Pharma, Real Estate, Garment & Textiles, HVAC. which best suites to the company’s need. He has supported clients in business acquisitions. He has contributed towards developing the insolvency and resolution practice for the firm.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
  • Chartered Accountant from ICAI
  • Masters in Business Finance from Mumbai University

Taxation Advisory

Samir Lakhani

Samir Lakhani

Samir is Head - Indirect Tax. He has experience of more than 25 years in the field of Indirect Tax. He has expertise in the field of GST, erstwhile and VAT/Sales Tax including planning and advisory on pan India basis. He has extensive knowledge of GST laws and Industrial Policies.

He has handled various indirect tax compliances for many clients in the diverse filed of Construction, Textile, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Trading and Service industry. He has handled tax assessments and litigations at various levels.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
  • Commerce Graduate from Mumbai University
  • Life member of Goods and Service Tax Practitioner Association of Maharashtra
Dhanesh Nandu

Dhanesh Nandu

Dhanesh is Lead - Indirect Tax. He has experience of more than 10 years in the field of Indirect Tax. He has expertise in the field of GST and erstwhile VAT/Sales Tax including planning and advisory on pan India basis. He has extensive knowledge of GST laws involving compliances, audit, refund, and assessments.

He has handled various indirect tax compliances for many clients in the diverse filed of Interior Decorators, Garment and Textiles, Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Trading and Service industry. He has handled tax Assessments and litigations at various levels. He has delivered lecture on GST provisions and implementations at various seminars.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
• Chartered Accountant from ICAI
Milan Shah

Milan Shah

Milan is Head - Indirect tax in the Firm. He has over 14 years of experience in GST and erstwhile Service Tax, Excise and Customs. He has expertise in GST planning and advisory. He has extensive knowledge of GST laws involving compliances, audit, refund, and assessments.

He has successfully handled several Excise and Service Tax Audits (EA 2000), CERA, and Anti-Evasion matters. He is actively involved in handling GST matters like GST implementation, registrations, advisory, compliance, and refunds, GST audits and more. He has delivered lecture on GST provisions and implementations at various seminars.

Qualifications/Professional Memberships:-
• Chartered Accountant from ICAI
• LLB from Mumbai University

Margav Shukla

Margav is currently serving as Manager, and having extensive knowledge in the field of Direct Tax and having overall Experience in handling Litigation, Corporate tax compliance, advisory services and International Taxation Matters. Margav has also handled complex Search and Seizure Matters under Income Tax, apart from Representation before Tax Authorities including that before Commissioner Appeals and Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Margav has also experience in handling Compliances for companies under Corporate Insolvency and Resolution Process (CIRP) and Liquidation under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. He has appeared before National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and Tax authorities on behalf of Resolution Professionals. Margav also has vast experience in handling Compliances of a Charitable Trusts under Income Tax and Public Trust Act. Margav regularly contributes articles at various forums like Taxmann, Taxguru, Internal newsletters for the company etc. Margav is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds degree in Law from Government Law College and Bachelor of Commerce from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. He also holds Diploma in International Taxation from ICAI.

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