CA. Atul Jain

B. Com. (Hons), F.C.A., IP (ICAI's IPA)

He has qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1984 and was on the merit list of CA Final Exams.

He is registered with Insolvency Professional registered with Indian Institute of Insolvency Professional of ICAI having Registration No. IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P00307/2017-18/10571. He has handled/handling the following assignments under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 : .

# have been since settled with mutual consent under Section 12A of the IBC Code, 2016.

He is also convenor of IBC Study Circle Group of WIRC of ICAI, Mumbai for the period 2019 - 2020, and 2020 - 2021 and 2021 - 2022 also. He is co-author of Handbook on Claims under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 published by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi in June, 2021 and Meeting on Committee of Creditors published by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi in February, 2022.

He is a partner in M/S. GMJ & Co. Chartered Accountants since February, 1986 and his main focuses on Statutory Audits, Bank Audits - Concurrent, Stock, Income Leakage, Central Statutory/Branch Audits and Corporate Advisory Services including Public Issue.

GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants established in 1986, is one of the leading mid sized firms in Mumbai, India. Which has grown from a small and humble beginning of 3 persons in 1986 to a team size of over 200. In the span of last 4 decades, the firm worked with the mission to provide our clients a “One Stop Solution” for all their business, financial and regulatory requirements.

He was overall in-charge of Central Statutory Audit of Corporation Bank appointed by Reserve Bank of India for the period September, 2013 to September, 2016 and Shipping Corporation of India Limited (PSU), Pawan Hans Limited (Western Region), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, SBI Cap Securities Limited appointed by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) he handled audit of LIC Division IV & audit of Export Import Bank of India appointed by Ministry of Finance.

He has depth knowledge of Working Capital Management and the lending norms of Banks/Financial Institutions and have experiences in Public Issue, Corporate Planning, Structuring. OTS and Re-structuring of Units. He has been a member of the various technical committees of Western India Regional Council of ICAI such as Public Relation Committee, Editorial group. Banking, Capital and Finance Market, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Committee, Public Relation Committee, Information and Technology Committee of ICAI, New Delhi. He was a co-opted member of Group of Experts on IBC committee of ICAI, New Delhi.

He was an Independent Director of the Board of DTDC Express Limited and presently Director of listed NBFC Mudra Financial Services Limited.& Trophic Wellness Ltd ( Subsidiary of IPCA Laboratories Ltd.) Further he has prepared resolution plan and represented the prospective applicant in respect of a Textile Processing and IMFL/Beer Manufacturing unit under CIRP.

CA. Sanjeev Maheshwari

B. Com. (Hons), F.C.A. D.I.S.A.

He has qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1985 and was on the merit list of CA Final Exams.

He is an Independent Director on the Board of Indian Bank for the period 2024-2027 & is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Indian Bank.

He was a Director of State Bank of India, nominated by the Central Government of India U/s. 19(d) of State Bank of India Act, 1955 for a period of 3 years from 2019 to 2022.

He was a member of Central Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the period 2007 - 2016. He was the Chairman of Accounting Standards Board of ICAI (ASB) for the period 2013 to 2016. As a Chairman of ASB, he has been instrumental in formulating Ind AS and has played a key role in rolling out the standards. He has led and actively participated in meetings with various regulators and NACAS. He has also been the Chairman of the Ind AS implementation facilitation group set up by the ICAI for smooth implementation of Ind AS in India.

He has also been the Chairman of other technical committees such as Expert Advisory Committee, Financial Reporting Review Board (FRRB) of ICAI.

He has been a member of the various technical committees such as Auditing Assurance Standards Board, AASB Peer Review Board, Board of Studies and many other committees of ICAI.

He was the member of the Quality Review Board constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs He was a member of Accounting Standard Board of Institute of Cost & Works Accountant of India ICWAI.

He has been a member on various committees of South Asian Federation of Accountants SAFA.

He was the Chairman of Western India Regional Council of ICAI for the year 2005 2006 Under his leadership the Western Region was awarded a record of Six Awards by ICAI including the Best Regional Council the Best Students Association and many others.

He has presented many papers on Accounting Standards Audit related subjects at various seminars of ICAI WIRC its branches and study circles.

He is a partner in M/s. GMJ & Co. Chartered Accountants and focuses on Management Consultancy and Audits.

CA. Haridas Bhat

B.Com, F.C.A (In Practice Since: 1986)

Mr Haridas Bhat has vast experience in the field of Income Tax - Domestic and International. He renders advisory, planning and compliance services for corporates on Income tax matters. He has extensive experience in representing cases before various Appellate authorities including Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

He is in-charge of all transactions relating to FDI Policy and FEMA matters. He advises foreign entities for setting up offices in India and to Indian entities for setting up operations abroad.

He was nominated four times as a member of the WIRC of ICAI. And nominated twice to the Central Council of ICAI. He is receipient of prestigious Times Business Awards 2021 for excellence in Financial and taxation advisore.

He has presented several papers on Income Tax at seminars organized by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and for various other organisations.

CA. Harsh Bajaj

B. Com, F.C.A., Grad. C.W.A. (In Practice Since: 1993)

CA Harsh Bajaj is a practicing Chartered Accountant. His main area of practice is Indirect Tax Laws. He has been focused on Goods & Services Tax (GST) since its inception and implementation. He renders advisory, planning, compliance, audit, representational and appellate services for corporate and non-corporate clients across large spectrum of industrial and service sectors particularly in the area of Goods & Services Tax (GST).

He has co-authored a book 'Guide to Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty or Late Fee Ordinance 2019' published by WIRC of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

He has an excellent academic record and has been a Rank Holder in both Intermediate & Final Examinations of ICAI.

He was a member of the Research Committee of ICAI.

He was a member of Study Circle Committee, Legal Services Committee and GST & IDT Committee of WIRC of ICAI.

He has presented several papers on Indirect Tax Laws at various forums.

CA. Manish Gadia

A visionary leader and a senior professional with practice experience in the field of GST and adept at academic development. An exemplary writer for journals and co-author of various books, with passion for inspiring professionals, and students through imparting high end quality education.

Professional Experience

Chartered Accountant in Practice since 1997 and partner in `M/s GMJ & Co, Chartered Accountants' practicing in the field of GST.

Books/Research Paper Publications

• Co-auther of the book `Statutory Obligation of Co-Operative Housing Society' published by WIRC of ICAI
• Co-Author of ‘Handbook on Valuation' and `Handbook on EPC Contracts' both published by The Chamber of Tax Consultants (CTC).
• He was regular contributor to WIRC Referencer
• He was regular Contributor to GST Referencer published by GSTPAM.
• Contributed Articles on Service Tax in `Income Tax Review' monthly Journal published by CTC.
• Regularly compile the budget booklet published by J.B. Nagar CPE study Circle of WIRC.

Academic Proficiency

A renowned academician, and an eminent personality with proficiency in delivering more than 700 lectures on Service Tax and GST at ICAI, Regional Councils of ICAI, branches of ICAI, Study Circles, The Chamber of Tax Consultants, AIFTP, BCAS, GSTPAM, CGPI, Management Institutes, Institute of Company

Secretaries of India, Indian Navy, Trade Association's and Corporates.

Major Achievements

• Chairman of Western India Regional Council of ICAI (2021 - 2022).
• Attained leadership roles as Past Chairman of Professional Development Committee and Study Circle coordination Committee for the year (2021-22), Career Counseling Committee (2019-20) and Indirect Tax Committee (2016-17) of WIRC of ICAI.
• Invited to express views on GST which is regularly telecasted on National TV as well as print media.
• Contributed for a special column in Navbharat Times Newspaper which focussed on addressing queries of readers on GST from May, 2017 till May, 2019.
• Represented before Commissioner of Sales Tax Maharashtra, Finance Minister of Maharashtra and Union Finance Minister for State in respect of GST.
• Co-opted member of Infrastructure committee (2004-05), Committee for capacity building of CA firms and small & medium practitioner of ICAI for the year 2010-11, Banking, Insurance and Pension Committee of ICAI (2015-16) and Member of Study group on GST formed by ICAI (2009-10).
• Co-opted member of Indirect Tax Committee (2014-15 & 2015-16) of WIRC of ICAI.
• Group Leader of Indirect Tax Study Group of WIRC of ICAI for the year 2015-16.
• Chairman of Student Committee (2014-15) and Indirect Tax Committee (2010-11 & 2011-12) of The Chamber of Tax Consultants.
• Founder convenor and core group member of J.B. Nagar CPE study Circle of WIRC.
• Vice President of Jhunjhunu Pragati Sangh (Mumbai)

CA. Vinod Parsawala

B. Com, F.C.A (In Practice Since: 1975)

Mr Vinod Parsawala has more than 37 years of experience in conducting Audits for SMEs and other Firms. His area of expertise is in the field of SME Audits. He renders compliance services for several SMEs and other Firms on Audit and Assurance matters.

He is responsible for planning and compliances of SME Audits.

CA. Sanjay Mohile

B. Com (Hons), F.C.A (In Practice Since: 1986)

Mr Sanjay Mohile has more than 27 years of experience in rendering services in the area of Internal Audits and Tax Audits. He has experience in the field of Tax Audits and Internal Audits of Corporates as well as Public Sector Companies.

He has had an excellent academic record.

CA. Purshottam Somani

B. Com, F.C.A, A.C.S (In Practice Since: 1987)

Mr. Purshottam Somani, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, has more than 26 years of experience in conducting Company Audits and raising of Financial Resources.

His specialization includes rendering of Financial Services, Corporate Financial Planning, Short Term/ Long Term Borrowing, MIS Services and Cost Reduction Advisory, etc.

He was nominated as a member on the Public Relation Committee of the WIRC of ICAI, Mumbai for the year 2001 - 2002.

CA. Pawan Kumar Soni

B. Com, F.C.A, (In Practice Since: 1987)

Mr Pawan Kumar Soni has more than two decades of experience in Advisory Services being rendered to companies offering Capital Market services. He has in-depth knowledge of methods, procedures, accounting systems Audit of the Capital Market industry.

He has secured a position on the merit list of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in Final Examination.

CA. Somit Goyal

B. Com, F.C.A, D.I.S.A, Level II - CFA (In Practice Since: 2004)

CA Somit S. Goyal has more than 20 years of experience. He has played a key role in ensuring that our clients had a smooth transition to GST which came into force wef 01st July, 2017. At present, he renders advisory, planning and compliance services for Corporates and other entities on GST Law related matters. Immediately prior to 01st July, 2017 he was extensively involved in rendering advisory, planning and compliance services in relation to MVAT and Works Contract Law.

He is IT Savvy and equipped to carry out Information System Audit and is also well-versed with MIS-related activities. He had also cleared CFA- Level I and II (USA). He is a technology guy and is keen to be updated with the latest technology for the benefit of the firm and clients. He is instrumental in planning and implementing the Automation process in the field of Indirect Taxation.

CA Jinit Shah

B. Com, F.C.A. (In practice since 2008)

Jinit Shah has qualified as Chartered Accountant and is a Partner in GMJ & Co., Chartered Accountants. He is practising exclusively in the area of Service Tax and GST.

Jinit has experience in providing solutions to the clients in the area of Service Tax & GST Litigation, Advisory and Consulting Services. He also has good experience in representing clients before various authorities like Commissioner, Commissioner (Appeals) and Tribunal.

Jinit has delivered talks on Service Tax and GST at various seminars for the GSTPAM, The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Bombay Chartered Accountants Society, All India Federation of Tax Practitioners, WIRC of ICAI and various Study Circles of WIRC. He has also delivered lectures on Indirect Taxation at Sydenham Institute of Management for PG & MMS.

Jinit has contributed Articles on GST published in the Newspaper and on Service Tax published in the journal of the Chamber of Tax Consultants and GSTPAM (formerly, STPAM). He is a regular contributor in the yearly Referencer published by the WIRC of ICAI and the GSTPAM. He is also the contributor of the Law Update on GST in the monthly newsletter published by the WIRC of ICAI. He has been contributing in the Budget booklet published by the J.B.Nagar CPE Study Circle since 2010.

Jinit was the member of GST Study Group formed by ICAI, Delhi for the year 2016-17 and the Convenor for the year 2017-18. He was the Convenor of Indirect Tax Study Group of WIRC of ICAI for the year 2016-17 and 2021-22.

He is responsible for Litigation & Advisory services in GST.

CA Sonia Didwania

B. Com, F.C.A. L.L.B. (since 2009)

She has qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2009. And she is also a qualified LLB Graduate.

She is a Partner in with GMJ & Co. Chartered Accountants and focuses on Direct Taxation and Audits.

She is having vast experience in Direct Taxation and audits mainly of SME's.

She is responsible for handling overall compliance of SME's and Firms and handling Direct Tax compliance matters.

CA Madhu jain

M. Com, F.C.A., A.C.M.A. (since 2012)

She has qualified as a chartered accountant in 2012. She also qualified as a Cost and Management Accountants in 2012 and was in Merit List of Final Exams. She also possess CIMA Management Level Qualification.

She is having vast experience in sectors such as insurance, shipping, manufacturing and services.

She is responsible for Audits and focuses on statutory Audits, Corporate Taxation, Tax Audits etc of Listed Entities, Government Entities and private Limited Entities.

CA Harshal Ajmera

B.Com, F.C.A. (Since: 2012)

He has qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2012.

With over a decade of experience, he has expertise in handling direct tax litigation and compliance He is skilled in planning, auditing, financial reporting, and other related financial activities. This includes representing clients in tax disputes, advising clients on tax laws and regulations, conducting tax audits and filing tax returns.

He has handled assignments related to withholding tax implications, determining of permanent establishments, analysis of DTAA, foreign tax credit computations, obtaining withholding tax certificates and no objection certifications and related compliances and advisory services

He also has extensive experience in handling SME sector compliance and advisory includes advising clients on tax laws and regulations, managing tax compliance and ensuring that clients are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

His professional career has involved working with various companies, LLP, Firms individuals and Trusts to manage their tax affairs.

CA Pratik Kedia

B.Com, F.C.A. (Since 2014)

CA Pratik Kedia is a Chartered Accountant qualified in 2014 and has expertise in indirect taxation. His primary focus is on Goods and Services Tax (GST), including litigation, advisory and compliance services. He was actively involved in the transition of clients to GST, helping businesses adapt to the new tax regime seamlessly.

In addition to expertise in GST, he has significant experience in providing services relating to Income Tax, Tax Audits, Statutory Audits, and MVAT matters.

He is responsible for planning and compliances of GST matters.

CA Amit Maheshwari

B.Com, FCA, ACS

He has twin qualification as a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, has more than 12 years of experience in conducting company audits.

His specialisation includes rendering on Direct Taxation and Audits.

He is having vast experience in Audits and focuses on statutory Audits, Corporate Taxation, Tax Audits etc. of Listed Entities, Government Entities and private Limited Entities.