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Our Team
RAHUL KHANDHERIA (Founder partner ), B.COM, FCA WITH 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Executive Summary
A seasoned Lead Consultant and Managing Partner with a distinguished track record in delivering full-spectrum Audit, Tax, and Financial Advisory services. Specializing in the regulatory complexities of Public/Private Limited Companies, Banking Institutions, and PSUs, I provide the strategic oversight necessary to navigate India’s evolving fiscal landscape. My Unique Selling Proposition (USP) lies in seamlessly integrating rigorous statutory compliance (ROC/Income Tax) with high-growth capital market strategies (IPOs).
Core Competencies & Strategic Services
- Auditing & Institutional Assurance
- Banking Sector: Proven expertise in conducting Concurrent Audits for premier financial institutions, including State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of India, and Union Bank, ensuring real-time operational integrity.
- Public Sector (PSU): Empanelled for Statutory Audits of PSUs and CAG-mandated assignments, maintaining the highest standards of transparency and governmental compliance.
- Taxation & E-Compliance Architecture
- Corporate Taxation: Specialized advisory on the New Tax Regime and complex tax planning for large-scale corporate structures.
- Digital Compliance: Expert handling of E-TDS and E-filing for intricate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and cross-border transactions.
- Corporate Law & Capital Markets (IPO)
- Public Transitions: End-to-end advisory for private enterprises transitioning to the public domain via Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
- Governance: Comprehensive Company Formation and dedicated ROC liaison services to ensure seamless compliance from inception to scale.
- Strategic Financing & Equity Growth
- Capital Sourcing: Leveraging a robust network with Top Nationalized Banks and Private Equity players to facilitate equity funding.
- Growth Funding: Structuring customized financing solutions to fuel expansion, ensuring businesses are "investment-ready" for high-tier lenders.
The USP: The Compliance-to-Capital Advantage
Unlike traditional firms, we don't just record history; we help build the future. We provide a single-window solution that ensures your statutory foundations are bulletproof while simultaneously preparing your financial architecture for public listing and institutional equity.
CHARMY SHETH (PARTNER) - B.COM, FCA
- Handled 40+ valuation assignments for various sectors including power, EPC, logistics, pharmaceutical
- Types of valuation included business valuations, determination of swap ratios, valuation of intangible assets
- Valuation carried out for various purposes including transaction purposes, dispute cases, exit valuation,
- Regulatory compliance, internal management analysis, impairment testing, valuation reviews
- Valuation model building, trend analysis, industry benchmarking, public comparable companies
- Comparable transaction analysis, client correspondence, valuation presentations
- Simultaneous execution of multiple assignments with direct client relationships, handling a team of analysts
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Awarded "EY Excellerator" while associated with Ernst & Young LLP for quarter March 2013 and June 2014; award criteria included quadrants for superior client satisfaction, strong focus on quality, and process improvement
- CA Final - 3rd All India Rank ( 1st Attempt)
- CA PCC - 31st All India Rank ( 1st Attempt)
CA - CPT - 10th All India Rank ( 1st Attempt)
POONAM SHETH (PARTNER) - B.COM, FCA, CISA
- Work experience include in areas covering Information Systems Audit, Internal Audits and methods, Information Security Audit and implementation, General Computer Controls testing, Risk Consulting.
- Core Competencies also include SAP Application Controls Audit, SAP Security Audit, Testing Transactions in SAP before Go-live, Clause 49,Anti-Money Laundering Audit,
- Standard Operating Procedures Review and Compliance, Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT), Enterprise Business Risk
- Management, Statutory Audits
- Technology Tools Exposure - Decision Support System, IDEA Audit Software
- Identifying gaps in SAP of meeting requirements of Accounting Standards, Excise, Service tax, TDS etc
- Access Control and Segregation of Duties Reviews for MM, SD, PP and FICO module.
- Verification of the Overheads Allocation to various Cost centres for determination of Standard Costs.
- Preparation of SOP in areas of Invoice verification, octroi transactions, Scrap invoicing, Payment, Billing,
- Information System reports from SAP.
AUDIT
- Internal Audit / Statutory Audit of Public / Private Limited Companies, Banks, Public Sector Undertakings, etc.,
- Concurrent audits of Bank of Maharashtra, Dena Bank, United Bank of India etc. and Concurrent audit of Indian Overseas Bank, Bank Of India etc. on assignments basis.
COMPANY LAW MATTERS
- Formation of Public / Private Limited Companies and other allied matters related with Registrar of Companies.
- Rendering of advice in matters relating to Initial Public Offerings by Companies.
CA SHILPA KUDALE -B.Com, M.Com, ACA(Head Indirect Tax )

DIRECT TAXATION
- Tax Planning and Advisory Services Compliances Computation and Filing of Income Tax Returns, Preparation and filing of TDS return, registration of firm, Certification.
- Litigation
AUDIT & ASSURANCE
- Internal Audit of Public / Private Limited Companies, Public Sector Undertakings - Tailor made scope oriented Internal Audits
- Statutory Audit :
Audit under The Companies Act, 2013 , The Income Tax Act, 1961, The Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002, Audit allotted by C&AG, Audit under Finance Act (Service Tax)
- Concurrent and Statutory audit of banks.
INDIRECT TAXATION
- Filing of VAT, Excise Act and Services Tax return and compliance with relevant work.
Goods & Service Act (GST)
- Filing of periodical returns, reply to show cause notice and departmental intimation, GST impact
analysis, exemption and tariff classification.
Manaswi Shitap- B.Com, ACA (Head Direct tax)

Direct Taxation: Strategic Planning & Litigation
- Advisory & Compliance: Expert management of the end-to-end tax lifecycle, including the computation and filing of complex Income Tax Returns (ITR) for corporate and non-corporate entities. Specialized in TDS/TCS compliance, ensuring zero-default status through meticulous return preparation and data reconciliation.
- Litigation & Representation: Seasoned representative for Scrutiny Assessments Proven track record in drafting high-quality appeals and appearing before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) to resolve high-value disputes.
- Transfer Pricing: Proficient in maintaining contemporaneous documentation, conducting benchmarking studies using databases, and ensuring compliance with Arm’s Length Price (ALP) principles to mitigate international tax risks.
Indirect Taxation: GST Lifecycle Management
- Operational Compliance: Streamlining the filing of periodical returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9 & 9C) while ensuring 100% accuracy in Input Tax Credit (ITC) matching and reconciliation.
- Notice Management & Litigation: Expert in drafting technical replies to Show Cause Notices (SCN) and departmental intimations. Navigating the appellate process, including GST Appeals (GST A) and handling departmental scrutiny and audits with a focus on minimizing tax liability.
- Strategic Advisory: Conducting GST Impact Analysis for business restructuring, determining correct Tariff Classifications (HSN/SAC), and leveraging available exemptions to optimize tax outflows.
Systems & Digital Audit Proficiency
- ERP Integration: Hands-on experience executing audit assignments and financial reporting within SAP (FICO), Oracle NetSuite, and Tally Prime.
- Data Analytics: Advanced command of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) for complex data modeling, tax computations, and presenting financial insights to stakeholders.
- Process Automation: Adept at utilizing tailor-made audit software to enhance the speed and accuracy of verification procedures.
Riya Rahul Khandheria B.Com, M. Com, CA, LLB, Diploma in Cyber Law
Direct Taxation
- Computation & Filing of ITR:
- Detailed calculation of taxable income across five heads: Salary, House Property, Business/Profession, Capital Gains, and Other Sources.
- Filing of annual returns for various entities including Individuals, HUFs, Firms, and Companies.
- TDS Compliance:
- Quarterly filing of TDS returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q) for tax deducted on payments like salaries, professional fees, and rent.
- Issuance of TDS Certificates (Form 16/16A) via the TRACES portal.
- Transfer Pricing: Proficient in maintaining contemporaneous documentation, conducting benchmarking studies using databases, and ensuring compliance with Arm’s Length Price (ALP) principles to mitigate international tax risks.
Indirect Taxation: GST Lifecycle Management
- Operational Compliance: Streamlining the filing of periodical returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9 & 9C) while ensuring 100% accuracy in Input Tax Credit (ITC) matching and reconciliation.
- Notice Management & Litigation: Expert in drafting technical replies to Show Cause Notices (SCN) and departmental intimations. Navigating the appellate process, including GST Appeals (GST A) and handling departmental scrutiny and audits with a focus on minimizing tax liability.
- Strategic Advisory: Conducting GST Impact Analysis for business restructuring, determining correct Tariff Classifications (HSN/SAC), and leveraging available exemptions to optimize tax outflows.
Systems & Digital Audit Proficiency
- ERP Integration: Hands-on experience executing audit assignments and financial reporting within SAP (FICO), Oracle NetSuite, and Tally Prime.
- Data Analytics: Advanced command of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) for complex data modeling, tax computations, and presenting financial insights to stakeholders.
- Process Automation: Adept at utilizing tailor-made audit software to enhance the speed and accuracy of verification procedures.
- Registration & Certification:
- Registration of partnership firms, including drafting the Partnership Deed and obtaining the Registration Certificate.
- Providing statutory certifications for remittances (Form 15CB), net worth, and turnover.
Indirect Taxation (GST)
- Periodical Returns:
- GSTR-1: Monthly/quarterly reporting of outward supplies (sales).
- GSTR-3B: Monthly summary return for declaring tax liability and claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC).
Audit & Assurance
- Internal Audit:
- Focused on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and operational efficiency.
- Scope includes financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits tailored to management's specific needs.
- Statutory Audit:
- Companies Act: Verifying financial statements to provide a "true and fair" view, required for all companies regardless of turnover.
- Income Tax Act: Audit under Section 44AB if turnover exceeds ?1 crore (business) or ?50 lakh (profession).
- C&AG & Bank Audits:
- Conducting supplementary audits for PSUs as mandated by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG).
- Bank Audits: Real-time Concurrent Audits for transaction monitoring and annual Statutory Branch Audits for NPA verification.
Legal Compliance
- Drafting & Vetting:
- Preparation of foundational documents like Memorandum of Association (MoA), Articles of Association (AoA), and LLP Agreements.
- Drafting commercial contracts including Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Lease Deeds..
Diploma in Cyber Law
Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
Ensuring companies comply with data protection laws.
- Drafting data privacy policies
- Managing customer data compliance
- Handling data breach reporting
- Ensuring compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
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