Professional knowledge
Areas I Work In
These are domains of knowledge that inform the writing — context for the blog, not a service menu. The commentary here is personal.
Statutory Audit
Audit of financial statements under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Indian Accounting Standards. Includes risk assessment, audit planning, analytical procedures, and reporting.
Direct Tax — Income Tax Act
Business income, capital gains, TDS compliance, assessment proceedings, and tax planning within the framework of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
GST & Indirect Tax
GST compliance, ITC reconciliation, GSTR filing, GST audits, and handling departmental queries. Also covers customs and legacy indirect tax matters.
Corporate Law & MCA
Companies Act, 2013 — ROC filings, annual compliance, board and general meeting matters, secretarial requirements, and the interaction of company law with taxation.
FEMA & RBI Regulations
Inbound and outbound investment frameworks, LRS transactions, overseas investment rules under the 2022 OI Rules, and RBI reporting requirements for individuals and companies.
Internal Audit & Controls
Review of internal financial controls, process audits, risk-based internal audit planning, and reporting to audit committees — per ICAI Standards on Internal Audit.
Financial Reporting
Preparation and review of financial statements under Indian GAAP and Ind AS. Accounting standards, disclosures, and the judgment required in reliable financial reporting.
Business Valuation
Valuation of shares and businesses for Section 56/Rule 11UA purposes, FEMA compliance, and M&A transactions — using income, market, and asset-based approaches.
Professional Ethics & ICAI
ICAI Code of Ethics, independence requirements, and the quality standards that govern professional conduct — a topic I find chronically under-discussed in the profession.
These areas ground the writing in something real.