Tarun Kandhari, B. Com, FCA, Certified Sustainability Professional, Certified USAID Auditor, Certified ICAI Peer Reviewer
Founder Partner & Chairman
Tarun Kandhari is the founder partner of the firm. He qualified in year 1992 from ICAI and also holds diploma in computer programming and system analysis. He is also holding certificate in Business Responsibility and Sustainable Reporting as well as empanelled as Peer Reviewer with ICAI. After completing his articleship from Agra, the place of Taj Mahal, he started his own practice in Delhi and later also joined hands with a leading chartered accountancy firm of Delhi. He has carried out various assignments including various transactional audits of USAID grants, audits of many PSUs of The government of India and has signed balance sheets of various banks and PSUs in the capacity of an auditor. He has also carried out quality assurance audits on behalf of Citibank and is actively involved in preparation of business plan and tax planning for various companies across varied sectors. He also represents companies for various assessment proceedings and appellate with relevant authorities. Currently, he is also working as trustee and advisor to a number of NGOs in Delhi.
Renu Suri, M. Com, FCA, Certified USAID Auditor, Certified ICAI Peer Reviewer
Managing Partner
Ms. Renu Suri is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and certified Peer reviewer, started her professional career in 1993, with a chartered accountancy firm and later moved to various Indian corporate and MNC's gaining rich experience, specializing in accounts, finance and corporate affairs. While heading the operations and being part of top management, Ms. Suri was instrumental in setting up business & financial processes for ensuring optimum utilisation of resources and had successfully aligned business Strategy with processes among various units.
Her Experience spread around various sectors including manufacturing, services, distribution channel, and commercial sectors, among others. In short, her job profile has been to lead multi-disciplinary teams focusing on accounting and finance, borrowings from financial and banking institutions, appraisal and monitoring of debtors and vendors status, information generation and MIS, finalization of annual accounts statements, banking, taxation, corporate affairs, statutory and legal matters, as well as HR and administration.
Rahul Bhagchandani, B. Com, FCA, DISA, Certified ISA Auditor, Certified ICAI Peer Reviewer,
Partner -Ahmedabad
Rahul is a fellow member of ICAI, ISA (Information System Audit)qualified Auditor, Bachelor of Commerce from Gujarat University and started his practice as a partner of R B A B & Co in 2016 and then the firm was merged with Tarun Kandhari & Co LLP in 2018, and since then he has been a partner of the firm. Having rich experience of Industry, particularly Banking Industry, he had been the Credit Manager for HDFC bank. Currently operating from our Ahmedabad branch, in the past he had also serviced as an associate to some Chartered Accountants firms in Ahmedabad for different projects like Bank’s Statutory Audit, Concurrent Audit & Stock Audit. He brings with himself as a terrific leader with an ability to manage critical task, lead the process and handle crisis responsibly. His expertise lies in Accounting, Indirect Taxation and related Advisory Services & Payment Processing is an asset to the firm. Recently he has taken additional certification from ICAI as Peer Reviewer and also qualified DISA in 2021.
N. Hema, M. Com, FCA
Partner– Bengaluru
Hema is a partner of the firm since 2018 and is responsible for managing operations in Bangalore. She holds certification in ACS Final and Licentiate Exam of Insurance Institute of India. She brings with herself more than 30 years of experience in the field of management and teaching. Her simple methods make things clear for client’s understanding. She is also a known visiting faculty in various colleges and institutions in Karnataka.
Sukhpreet Kaur, B. Com, ACA, ACCA, DISA
Partner - Chandigarh
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, she qualifies in the year 2015, and in the year 2017 she qualified ACCA. In the year 2019, she qualified DISA and further in the year 2021, she was awarded CPA CANADA (ONTARIO). She has been imparting education to ACCA aspirants where she teaches IFRS, International Standards on Auditing and UK Taxation.
N. Ramakrishnan, B. Com, ACA
Partner- Chennai
Ramakrishnan is a profoundly knowledgeable, creative and efficient Professional Chartered Accountant with huge background providing overall Corporate Audit and assurance. He heads our Chennai branch and provides Team Building / Management and strategic planning in support of growth opportunities and expansion of the organization. He possesses 30 Years of sound experience in developing effective strategies for improving and increasing profits while adhering to the regulatory compliance. He has handled project finance from Bank, FI’s and PE Firms while providing cost effective and timely solutions on Assurance, Taxation and Corporate law governance and Mergers and acquisitions, expertise in FEMA and related Compliances. His solid business background with extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management, financial reporting, Reengineering, New Business imitative and automated accounting systems is an asset to the firm.
Brahmananda Panda, B. Com (Hons), FCA
Senior Partner- Cuttack
Mr. Brahmananda Panda is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, started his professional practice as a proprietor to B. PANDA & ASSOCIATES and then the firm merged with Tarun Kandhari & Co in 2007and since then he has been associated as a partner of Tarun Kandhari & Co, he is an experienced and versatile Finance, Audit, Taxation & Accounts Professional with incredible experience acquired over more than 25 years from India and Abroad in diverse areas encompassing Finance & Accounts, Statutory & Legal Compliances and Auditing, Indirect & Direct Taxation, Management Control, Financial Risk Management, Fund raising, Portfolio Investment, Costing & Pricing, Profit Centre Operations, Management Accounting, Administration & Operations.
Currently he is managing our Cuttack branch. Further, an all-rounder intellect blending leadership skills with sound professional practices to achieve turn around growth and position of organization for long-term profitability; incredibly hard working with strong track record of completing assignments on time and within budget.
Megha Rautela Bisht, B. Com, FCA
Partner–Dwarka Sector19B (Delhi)
CA Megha Rautela Bisht is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She qualified in 2011 and brings with herself an energetic leader with expertise in Taxation advisory, business advisory, management process orientation. She has worked as a Management & Assurance consultant for various projects related to various large brands in India. At the start of the career, she has been part of the finance team at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd, India largest exporter of readymade garments. Having specialization in GST, she has advised many companies in the implementation of GST since GST norms became applicable and helped the clients to set up GSTcompliantprocesses.Providing clients with sound professional advice and working closely with the mto establish stronglong-lasting relationships have been one of Megha's traits. Currently, she manages our branch office in Delhi.
Hemant Kumar, B. Com, ACA
Partner– Delhi
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, He qualifies in the year 2015,Hemant Kumar associated with the firm from the last 3 years and made partner in 2021. He isan energetic leader with expertise has good exposure of Accounts, Auditing, Taxation and Administrative Operations have been handling compliances of few accounts independently and satisfactorily from our Delhi branch.
Nitesh Kumar,M. Com (Finance & Taxation), ACA, Certified Sustainability Professional
Partner– Delhi
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, He qualifies in the year 2018, Nitesh Kumar associated with the firm from the last 4 years and made partner in 2022. He is an energetic leader with expertise and has good exposure of Indirect Taxation, Accounts, Auditing and Assurance.
Chanchal Baheti, M. Com, ACA
Partner– Delhi
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, she qualifies in the year 2014. She has joined our firm in the year 2020 and made partner in 2022. She has thorough knowledge of direct taxation along with accounting, auditing and assurance.
Ayushi Mittal, B. Com, ACA
Partner- Firozabad
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, Ayushi Mittal, joined our firm in the year 2019 and made partner in 2022. She has expertise in Direct Taxation, Assessment proceedings. Also, she is handling compliances of few accounts independently from our Firozabad branch.
Chinki Duggal, B. Com, FCA, Certified IFRS
Partner -Gurugram
CA Chinki Duggal qualified in 2013 and has experience in the fields of Accounting and Indirect Taxation Services. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the IFRS (ICAI) Certified. After a stint in the corporate world, Chinki brings with herself business acumen and great hold over the fields. She handled projects related to Advanced Fixed Asset Management for various large brands on PAN India basis.
She believes in delivering excellence in Professional Services and work with Result Oriented Approach for the Clients. She works with complete focus & Commitment towards the Success & Growth of the Clients. She is responsible for our operations Gurugram Branch.
Doel Khemka, B. Com (Hons), FCA, Certified USAID Auditor
Partner– Kolkata
Doel, a qualified chartered accountant since May 2011 and is engaged into auditing, taxation and related works. Doel joined the firm in 2018 and was made partner in 2019 and is responsible for managing our Kolkata operations. She brings diverse experience in the field of audit and assurance. She is an expert in many other areas too like accounting, income tax return matters, FCRA, etc. She believes in satisfaction of clients to the extent possible. She is highly committed towards her work and completes the same with full responsibility.
Sakshi Khanna Talwar, B. Com, FCA, Certified Concurrent Auditor
Partner– Mumbai
Sakshi joined the firm as a partner in 2018 and is responsible for managing our Mumbai operations. She also has a certification in Concurrent Audit Course issued by the ICAI. She brings with her an elite experience of corporate structuring and consulting. She has diverse exposure in handling statutory audits, internal audits, due diligence and fraud analysis of various entities. When not at works she can be found travelling around the globe.
Shruti Agarwal, B. Com, ACA
Partner-Rudrapur
An Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, Shruti Agarwal has joined hands with our firm recently. She has qualified in year 2018 from ICAI. She started her career as Chartered Accountant in MNC and holds 3 years of experience in Foreign Accounting. Later on, she obtained Certificate of Practice and started doing her own practice along with her Husband. She is well versed in auditing, accounting, taxation and reporting. She also has good exposures in various tools and software from SAP, HFM and Winshuttle, etc.
BRIEF PROFILE – CORE TEAM MEMBERS
Pinky Kumari, ACS, M.Com, LLB.
An efficient and competent company secretary with an ability to ensure corporate compliances and operations in accordance with statutory and legal provisions. She is having good experience of drafting of various documents, Liaoning with various departments on behalf of client organization. Her deep knowledge of Companies Act and related provisions ensures perfect and good solutions to various clients. She is a firm believer of timely and quality work.
Ram Sumer,
Senior Manager – Accounts Advisory
Mr.Ram Sumer, senior accountant and good manager has wide experience of handling accounts and audit function of various clients. He is also involved in various direct and indirect tax compliances, filings. Presently handling various clients independently for their day to day accounting taxation and various departmental matters. Under his guidance various team members are able to provide right solutions for various clients on time.
CA Shilpa Rani
ACA,M.Com, B.com(Gold Medallist)
A dedicated and focused Chartered Accountant having experience in financial reporting and taxation compliances specially of NGOs. She is having experience of liaisoning and coordinating with various national and international accounting associations. She is always keen to learn new things and implement them in order to add value to the organization.
CA Hemant Mehta B.Com
Assistant Vice President (AVP) Audit & Taxation
A dynamic chartered accountant carrying more than 12 year of professional experience in areas of financial advisory, audit & assurance and Taxation. He is expert in setting up process flows and MIS reporting for varied clients including number of distinguished startups in India. According to our clients, his excellent advisory has added value to their organization. Over period of time he has developed expertise in providing solutions to clients for necessary compliances. He is responsible for overseeing the continuous focus on audit quality across TKC. Hemant Mehta leads the technical team which focuses on quality assurance, risk containment, ethics and independence for the network, including the provision of audit and assurance services. Currently he is responsible for managing strategic operations of the firm.
CA Shruti Kapoor, B.Com
Assistant manager – Taxation,
She is an Associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2016 having strong knowledge of corporate and individual taxation also has experience in preparation of Tax cases and appeal. Having a stern personality,she maintains client’s confidence and protect client’s interest. She believes in giving the best advice and consultancy to clients and Guides accountant assistants by coordinating activities and answering questions.
CA NITESH KUMAR
Assistant Manager-Indirect Tax
Nitesh is an Associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since July 2018, having excellent knowledge of goods and service Tax, direct taxation, audit and assurance assignments and handling the work with NEVER QUIT attitude. He works as team leader and also a great team member, he always spread positivity to the office atmosphere. He is always keen to learn new things.
CS NANDINI VADHAN, B.Com
Nandini is an Associate member of the Institute of Company secretaries of India Since 2016, having excellent Knowledge of companies Act, she is an efficient and competent company secretary with ability to ensure corporate compliances and operations with statutory legal provisions.
CA AYUSHI MITTAL, B.Com
"ayushi mittal is a b. com graduate and an associate member of the institute of chartered accountants of india. she has more than one year of post qualification experience and possesses expertise in handling income tax cases. she also has handled several assignments related to statutory & tax audit of various corporates and other firms."
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Balaram Behra
B.Com, ICWA (Inter)
Having expertise in HRD and Payroll Accounting and Statutory Compliance relating to Taxation Matters - Income Tax, Service Tax, VAT, WCT etc.
Sanjay Ahuja
Tax Consultant
Sanjay is having more than 20 years experience in preparation and presentation of cases/appeals in Taxation matter
OUR ASSOCIATES & CONSULTANTS
Following is the list of some Senior Firms / Associates which are associated with TKC LLP for more than a decade, having specialized knowledge in their subject.
Sandeep Kumar B.Com, FCS.
Company Secretary
Sandeep a fellow Practicing Company Secretary having Specializing in Corporate and FEMA matters. He is an expert in dealing with matters related to Registrar of Companies - Company Incorporation/periodic filings and due diligence.
Aditi Malik,
Financial Consultant and Corporate Trainer
Aditi is a training professional with 20 years of experience in the Financial Industry of which the last 8 years have been in the field of Training and Talent Management. Her career has spanned across all functions in the Banking sphere viz. Customer Service, Operations, Sales, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Marketing and Branding, Business Strategy and OD. She has held senior positions in Private and multinational banks with the last one being as of Business Development and Chief Talent Officer at Morgan Stanley. The varied exposure over the years has helped Aditi to bring together her experiences and leverage the same in the field of Training and Development. She has been working as an independent consultant in the skill building and coaching space for the last two years.
Jayant Sood, B.Com, FCS
Mr. Jayant Sood is a senior member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law graduate having more than 15 years of experience in the field of Company’s legal, taxation and Secretarial compliances
Deeksha Gehlot
Graduated with a B.A. (LL.B.) (hons) from Amity Law School in 2013, presently catering to corporate legal advisory and documentation requirements of start-ups, small and medium enterprises, social enterprises, non-profits, investment funds, grant makers, institutional investors and HNIs.