Good Auditing Firms in Mumbai

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GOOD AUDITING FIRMS IN MUMBAI: DALAL & SHAH City Office East & West Insurance Building, 2nd Floor, 49-55, Bombay Samachar Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 023. India. Tel : + 91 - 22 - 22665251. Fax : + 91 - 22 - 22661503.  Surburban Office The Regency", Office No. 11,  National Library Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai - 400 050. India. Tel : + 91 - 22 - 26513540. Fax : + 91 - 22 – 26513539 http://www.dalalandshah.com Notes: The name of the firm "DALAL & SHAH" originated from the names of the two founder   partners who established the firm in the year 1923. •

The firm operates, from two locations in Mumbai (Bombay), India. The city office at 'Fort' is located in the heart of the business area of Mumbai (Bombay), India and is strategically located near the Bombay S tock Exchange the premier bureau for trading in securities. The suburban office at 'Bandra' is located strategically mid-way between the  business hub and the industrial areas of the suburbs and the National Stock  Exchange - the premier bureau for electronic trading in securities. The firm has an associate firm in the capital city of the state of Gujarat, at Ahmedabad, operating under the name and style of " Dalal & Shah" at Office 712, Atma House, Opposite Old Reserve Bank of India, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380 009. The firm has its own offices at Pune, Delhi and Bangalore, all being headed by senior and experienced staff and strategically poised to render professional services to a large and diversified client base, in and around both locations.

2 The Mumbai (Bombay) firm has 8 working partners , all of whom are professional Chartered Accountants, holding a certificate of practice issued by the Institute of  Chartered Accountants of India. ENGINEER & MEHTA (Chartered Accountants) Atlas, Khatau House, Ground Floor, 7/C, Moghul Lane, Mahim (West), Mumbai - 400 016, India Tel : +91-22-24454525 / 24461834 / 24449472 Fax : +91-22-24461834 / 24449472 Email : [email protected] http://www.enmglobal.com/ Note: E&M is a full service accountancy firm headquartered in Mumbai (Bombay), the financial capital of India. E&M services an impressive roster of clients that are leading companies (see Clients - Companies) Companies) in their own fields and recognized names nationally and internationally. The clients operate in a broad cross-section of industries. (see Clients - Industries). Industries). E&M provides a wide spectrum of services to both national and international clients. It has service offerings both for established business and new  business. (see Domestic Services). Services). E&M's niche is its highly specialized services for  international companies with interest in India. It offers to its international clients a turnkey single-window cost-effective package of all services that it may need. Long years of  servicing international clientele gives E&M appreciation of their special requirement and a demonstrated capability for successful, risk-free execution. (see International Services) Services) E&M's execution capabilities have a wide geographical reach both internationally and domestically. E&M can execute assignments in over 50 Indian cities and in 66 countries through 256 offices. (see Locations). E&M has been rendering outsourced services to various organisations since the 1980's. (see Outsourcing).

GM BORKAR & CO. Head Office Mr. Girish Borkar  B-14 Valmiki Apartments, Sundernagar, Kalina, Santacruz(E), Mumbai - 400098. Tel : 91-22-2667 1102 Telefax: 91-22 2667 1024 Cell : 098212 23480, 022 3434 0275 Email Id. : [email protected] www.gmborkarco.com Note: G.M. Borkar & Co. was established in 1987 with the aim of providing value added  professional services in various fields. We represent the Body of Knowledge and Experience in the Field of Business Process Outsourcing, Financial Consultancy, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Tax Management. We believe in upholding the highest standards of business ethics with a dedicated commitment to total quality. We

3 have built up a networked team of dedicated professionals in each field of the services that we offer. We take great pride in the confidence and respect that we have earned from our clients and strive to improve everyday. K.S. AIYAR & CO. Head Office 4th Floor, Janmabhoomi Bhavan, 24-26, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. INDIA. Tel.: 91-22-2202-8262, 91-22-2202-8252 (General) Fax: 91-22-2202-8229 Email: [email protected] http://www.ksaiyar.com/  Note: K. S. Aiyar & Co, Chartered Accountants, (KSA) is a leading accounting firm rendering comprehensive professional services which include Independent Audit & Assurance, US GAAP Restatement, Foreign Exchange and Regulatory Consulting, Restructuring and Valuations, Accounting and Corporate Support, Personnel Recruitment, Legal and Secretarial Support and Management Consulting and Tax Consultancy, Tax Audit and Advice on Indirect Taxes. KSA was established in Calicut in 1897 and Mumbai in 1900 and is the oldest Indian Accounting Firm in the country. KSA was founded by late Kalyan Subramania Aiyar, a pioneer in commercial education and the auditing profession in India. KSA was among the first few Indian audit firms eligible as early as 1905 for training apprentices for examinations in London of the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors, London. KSA has its Head Office at Mumbai (Bombay), the country's commercial capital, with practice offices at Che nnai (Madras), Kolkata (Calcutta), Goa, Bhubaneswar, Bangalore & Coimbatore and  permanent local representa-tives in Delhi and Ahmedabad. (for more information: http://www.ksaiyar.com/aboutus.php)

KAMDAR, DESAI AND PATEL Chartered Accountants (primarily servicing NRIs) Email: [email protected] http://www.kdpaccountants.com/ Tel: 91. 22. 24125897/ 24164785 Address: Ground Floor, Neelkanth niwas, 169/C Dr. Ambedkar road, Dadar T. T., Mumbai- 400014. Note: We are a firm of Chartered Accountants set up in 1955 (one of the earliest Indian CA firms) based at Mumbai, India. We primarily service Non resident Indians (existing, returning, new) who have financial interests viz. business, investment, property, bank  accounts, inheritance in India. Our team of highly skilled and motivated professionals includes Chartered Accountants (Indian CPA), Management graduates, Cost Accountants, Lawyers and Company secretaries who have worked for top consulting

4 firms and have extensively travelled outside India. Over the years, we have gained indepth experience in providing multitude of services, ranging from tax planning to a representative office. Our professional approach blended with personal touch has earned us enormous confidence of all our clients, which is reflected in an enduring business relationship that we enjoy with them as also in the consistent growth in portfolio of our services.

KHIMJI KUNVERJI & CO. (Registered) Suite 52, Bo mbay Mutual Building, Sir P. M. Road Fort, Mumbai 400 001. Telephone: + 91 22 22662550/ 22662011/ 22661270 Fax: + 91 22 22664045 E-mail: [email protected] Khimji Kunverji & Co. is in practice since 1936, having over 69 years of experience in the areas of Auditing; Taxation; Corporate & Personal Services; Business & Management Consulting Services; Due diligence; Valuations; Inspections; Investigations, etc. The firm is a member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of Accounting firms and Business Advisors, which is the 13th largest Accounting Group. http://www.hlbi.com/

R.M. AJGAONKAR & CO. “MANDAR”, JUHU TARA ROAD OPP. BHARAT PETROLEUM PETROL PUMP JUHU, MUMBAI – 400 049 India Tel: 91-22-26605684 E-mail: [email protected] Contact partner: Rajaram Ajgaonkar  Note: The firm is a member of JHI which is the leading international association for  independent business advisors, financial consulting and accountancy firms. JHI exists to support the development of its member firms, by facilitating communication, exchange, networking and resource sharing worldwide. Its members benefit from global networking while maintaining total practice independence. JHI is an association created by the merger of two premier international networks of accounting, consulting and business advisory firms: Associated Conference of  Practicing Accountants International and Jeffreys Henry International. With over 50 years’ experience of developing its member firms worldwide, the merger of these likeminded, progressive associations has increased the global reach of the organisation and offers unparalleled opportunities for member support and development. JHI is one of the largest associations of its kind, with 15 0 member firms in over  55 countries worldwide. Its members offer a broad range of accounting, auditing and management consultancy services, and develop their business capacity through the association’s global network. JHI’s worldwide coverage enables its members to ac cess

5 support and cost effective business solutions, no matter where in the world their business takes them. JHI’s members enjoy a range of benefits and services, including regional and international conferences, technical workshops, special interest group symposia, network  resources and a unique internal communications system, designed to facilitate fast and effective information exchange.

N. A. SHAH ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountants Corporate Office : 64 & 65-C, Mittal Tower,  Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 India Phone : +91-22-56324425 - 29 Fax : +91-22-56324430 Email : [email protected] www.nashah.com Note: This firm is also a member of JHI like R.M. Ajgaonkar. SINGRODIA GOYAL & CO. Chartered Accountants  Address ( H / O ) : Ashirwad Building, 2nd Floor, S.N. Road, Above Bank of Maharashtra,  Near Andheri Station, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400069 . Telephone: 91-22-6831645 / 6838220 / 6840378 Email: [email protected] http://www.singrodiagoyal.com/experience.htm

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SINGHVI, DEV AND UNNI (BANGALORE) Associate office in Mumbai: M P Chitale & Co Hamam House Ambala Doshi Marg Fort 400001 Uday M Chitale Ph : 91-22 265 1186 /265 3916/266 6234 Fax: 91-22 - 2655334 SRIDHAR & SANTHANAM Mumbai :  No. 406,Madhava Building, 4th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051 Phone: 26591730 Mobile: 9819013263 Email : [email protected] http://www.sandsca.com/ Note: Welcome to Sridhar & Santhanam , Chartered Accountants. We are based in Chennai, with branch offices in Bangalore and Mumbai. Established in 1978, we are in the profession for about 27 years. PONEET GUPTA & CO. A/103, Rajeshree Accord, Telly Gully Cross Lane, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059. Tel : 022 - 26831186 / 26838861 email : [email protected]

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SHARP & TANNAN Ravindra Annexe 194, Churchgate Reclamation, Dinshaw Vachha Road, Mumbai 400 020 Phone: (91) (22) 56338343 to 8347; Fax: (91) (22) 56338352 http://www.sharp-tannan.com/ SHARP & TANNAN ASSOCIATES 87, Nariman Bhavan, 227, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 Phone: (91) (22) 2202 2224, 2202 8857; Fax: (91) (22) 2202 3856 Note: Sharp & Tannan Group (S + T) was founded in 1934 with the establishment of its office in the Financial Capital of India in Mumbai (Bombay). Thereafter, S + T has expanded geographically with offices in: • •

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 New Delhi in the year 1968; 2nd Office in Mumbai (Bombay) for its Management Services Arm, S harp & Tannan Associates, in the year 1976; Chennai (Madras) in South India, in the year 1986; Pune, the industrial city close to Mumbai (Bombay), in the year 1988; Bangalore, the Software Capital of India, in the year 1990; Baroda, in Western India, in the year 1994; Panjim, the State Capital of Goa, in the year 2000; Hyderabad, the State Capital of Andhra Pradesh, in the year 2003;

8 Websites for CA’s http://dir.indiamart.com/indianservices/s_accnt.html http://www.bcasonline.org/ (Bombay Charted Accountant’s society) http://caclubindia.com/ http://www.cainindia.org/ www.big4.com http://www.job4ca.com/ http://www.caindia.2trom.com/ www.caalley.com

9 TODARWAL & TODARWAL 112, Maker Bhavan No.3 21, New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020, INDIA. Sunil L. Todarwal Mobile: 98210 30167 Arun L. Todarwal Mobile: 98210 30166 www.todarwal.com Note: The firm of Todarwals was started by late L. C. Todarwal in 1952. Today, under  the name of Todarwal & Todarwal, It is a firm of Chartered Accountants practising in Mumbai (Bombay), with associated firms in 20 cities all over India. The firm is now managed by Sunil and Arun Todarwal, who are partners and have vast experience in all aspects of the profession of Chartered Accountancy. The partners are knowledgeable in several specialised fields. Taxation, Company Law matters, International Finance and Taxation, Foreign Exchange matters, Joint Ventures, Management Consultancy, Documentation Systems, Accounting Services, Statutory Audits, Tax Audits and Internal Audits - including Management Audits, Operational Audits, etc. The office is situated in a prime business locality of Mumbai (Bombay). And it is equipped with facilities like state-of-the-art software, computers, scanners, e-mail, etc. The firm consists of several professional staff members who give  prompt and efficient service to their prestigious clients which include manufacturing, trading, finance and service corporations. It does professional work for listed and private corporations, non-residents, foreign companies and banks. Todarwal & Todarwal has geared up for globalisation and liberalisation by forming an alliance with the International Association of Practising Accountants (IAPA). IAPA comprises of   practising accountants worldwide. These firms are located in over 300 cities and business centres around the world. The IAPA is, thereby, represented in the important industrial segments of North America, Europe, the Far East and Australasia. Todarwal & Todarwal is an international associate member of the UK 200 group. The UK 200 group is a national association of Chartered Accountant firms throughout United Kingdom. Building trust and confidence with professional excellence is the hallmark of the firm, which has earned it a reputable name in the profession. Through hard work and efficient service, the company has achieved a lot. A survey done  by a popular business publication - "Business Today", has judged Todarwal & Todarwal among the top 150 audit firms in India . It is also on the panel of auditors with the Official Liquidator, High Court - Mumbai (Bombay), as well as the Reserve Bank of India. Looking back, one can see that the company had potential from the  beginning, and has risen to great heights.

10 P.D. SARAF & CO. 1103, Arcadia, 195 Nariman Point,  NCPA Marg, Mumbai - 400021. Telephone: 91-22-2285 5251  [email protected] www.pfsarafco.com Notes: P.D.Saraf & Co., the partnership firm of Chartered Accountants, was established in Mumbai in 1963 by Mr. P.D.Saraf who had then recently qualified from the Institute of  Chartered Accountants of India. The Firm was promoted with the major object of   providing Auditing, Taxation and Company Law Matters Services. There was always a strong point in him as he had the ability to get inside the clients requirements, identify their needs, face their predicaments and challenges, feel their frustrations and solve their   problems. As a result the trust and confidence was developed amongst the clients and the client base rapidly increased.

In order to cope up with the rapid expansion, the need was felt of having an associate  partner who can handle the related matters effectively and efficiently. Accordingly in the year 1972, Mr. N.L. Maheshwari joined hands to bring into existence a thorough  professional and service oriented partnership firm. Then there was no looking back and within a short span of time the firm made its mark in the professional circles for quality of its services and a positive attitude in offering clients one point access to a wide spectrum of services. With the growth of the clientele, the firm increased its partners whenever the need aroused. As a result the firm has expanded and currently has 8 Partners and more than 20 staffs strengthening the workforce of the firm. Also the firm is on the lookout for  opening branches all over India. Over the last four decades of successful practise, the firm has built up considerable expertise in this service oriented industry. It has grown into an organization that symbolizes the mark of utmost goodwill and trust. Our aim is to always deliver more value for the clients and are committed to giving services on various issues and equipping them with the related necessary knowledge.

11 JAYWANT, DESAI & CO. G 8, Guru Krupa Hsg. Society, Opp. Plaza Theatre, N.C. Kelkar Rd., Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400 028. TEL.: 91(22)-24318722/24309832. E-MAIL: [email protected] http://www.jayawantdesai.com/ Note: The firm Messrs Jayawant, Desai & co. came into existence in 1987 as a Chartered Accountant firm in Mumbai(India). Since then, the firm has come a long way gaining substantial work experience in various financial fields. On the official panels of approved Auditors maintained by RBI & IDBI, Mumbai. and; On the official panels of approved Auditors maintained by Registrar of Co- operative Societies, Maharashtra - for audit of  organizations registered under the Co- operative Societies legislation. M.M. SINGHVI & CO. 3/405,Navjivan Society, Lamington Road, Mumbai-400008 Tel.:- 23090169 / 23086366 http://www.mmsco-ca.com/

GHALLA & BHANSALI

'DEVANSH', 133, D. S. P. Road,  Near Ranjit Studios, Dadar (E), Mumbai - 400 014. Tel: 91 22 - 2414 70 00 / 2415 70 00 http://www.ghalla-bhansali.com/about.asp Note: The foundation of M/s. Ghalla and Bhansali , Chartered Accountants was laid in 1955. Late Mr. Devchand Rawji Ghalla and Late Mr. Niranjan Hargovandas Bhansali were the pioneers of this organization, which was engaged in the practice of Audit and Taxation. Quality, Character and Integrity are the virtues imbibed in the firm by its  pioneers, which is portrayed in each member of the organization.

The final test of a leader is to leave behind him in other men, the conviction and the will to carry on. The men who have carried this conviction are today the proud partners and leaders of the firm, which explored into diversified services and areas that the profession offered. Each  person who joined in, brought with him a new opportunity, a new direction, a new goal….be it NRI taxation , FEMA Consultancy, Indirect taxes , Corporate Audits, Specialized Audit and Management Consultancy services, Consultancy in Allied Laws….because Ghalla and Bhansali, always strives to anticipate its clients' needs.

12 This personalized service hub today caters to the versatile needs of diversified clients engaged in various areas and businesses especially in the fields of manufacturing ,  publishing and wholesaling of books and stationery , manufacturing and exporting of  ready-made garments , manufacturing and retailing of jewellery, event management, manufacturing and trading of industrial goods/chemicals , n on-resident insurance training company ,expatriates, traders , service-providers like doctors, authors, etc. It has a strength of nearly 55 people, including 7 experienced and enterprising partners, 3 young and enthusiastic Chartered Accountants, about 14 zealous, vibrant ,aspiring Chartered Accountants , and other hardworking administrative and other staff ……… ….a perfect blend of age , experience , youth and vigour …… who all meticulously work  towards a Mission … AJAY SETHI & ASSOCIATES 138A, First Floor  Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony JB Nagar, Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400059 Phone: 91-22-2831 4596 http://www.asa1991.com

Notes: The firm Ajay Sethi & Associates (‘ASA’) has experienced significant growth since inception in 1991. It now has full-fledged offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Presently, the firm is managed by seven partners who are ably supported by a team of principals and managers. A single-minded purpose and goal is accorded to each member through ASA’s clearly laid down vision statement and service philosophy. Over the years, the firm has gained in-depth experience in providing a multitude of services to a number of multi-national corporates as well as several reputed Indian companies. The executive team of the firm today provides real world solutions to complex business issues by laying stress on meeting time-bound schedules and continuously upgrading technical skills.

B. D. JOKHAKAR & CO. 8, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001. (opposite the Bombay Stock Exchange located in Raja Bahadur Mansion.) T: +91-22-2265 4882/1731 Email: [email protected] http://www.bdjokhakar.com/  Notes: The firm was founded by late Mr. B. D. Jokhakar in 1932 at a time when the,  profession of accountancy and audit was in its infancy in India. The firm is located in the  prime business district of Mumbai, India. Besides Statutory Audit and Taxation, the firm’s practice has grown steadily in the areas of Internal Audit, Management Audit, FERA, FEMA, Taxation of Non Residents, Management Consultancy and Corporate

13 Advisory services. The growth in the activities has been achieved without any mergers or  acquisitions of other accountancy firms and is mainly due to the quality of professional service attuned to the client’s need. With a view to acquire Global Vision and provide international quality services to it's clients, the firm was associated as a member o f  ACPA International Inc . U.S.A., a worldwide network of 80 independent accounting firms in 36 countries, committed to quality standards, growth for its members and dedicated to personal services nationally and internationally.

BATLIBOI & PUROHIT 2nd floor, National Insurance Building, 204, Dadabhoy Navroji Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001. Telephone No. 2207 7941 / 42 Telefax: 2207 4260 E-mail:- [email protected] http://www.batliboipurohit.com/ Note: Batliboi and Purohit is well reputed Chartered Accountants firm established as back in 1907  by no less than Shri J.R.Batliboi who was a leading Chartered Accountant in his time. He was the author of Standard Publications on accounting and auditing which were recognized and prescribed as text books by Universities all over India. We are a strong team of 7 partners & 100 professionals consisting of Chartered Accountants, Audit Manager, Audit Officers who are well experienced in audit of banks, financial institutions  public and private sector undertakings. We have also other experienced and semi qualified staff capable of handling the matters of taxation and consultancy. FORD, RHODES, PARKS & CO. Mr. S. B. PRABHU 3rd Floor, Bank of Baroda Building, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Mumbai – 400023 Tel: 91 - 022 – 22852079 [email protected] www.fordrhodesparks.com  Note: Ford, Rhodes, Parks & Co , a firm of Chartered Accountants, was incorporated in India in the year 1919 in Association with Ford, Rhodes, Williams & Co of United Kingdom and has been rendering Professional Services in India for over 84 years till now. The Firm was associated with Robson Rhodes of United Kingdom (Successor Firm to Ford, Rhodes, Williams & Co) and until 1996 was also a member of RSM International, a worldwide group of accountants. Since its inception, the Firm has been carrying out Professional Services related to Audit, Taxation, Corporate and Allied Laws and Management Consultancy to Indian Corporate houses, Multinational Corporations, its branches and subsidaries operating in India. However, a large number of Firms' Clients at present are Indian Business entities. The firm has represented many Multinational firms of Accountants and is conversant with International Accounting requirements. At present, the firm has a staff strength of 

14 over 100 personnel including qualified professionals of high calibre in their offices spread over India. The Firm has its Head Office at Mumbai and Branch Offices at Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi manned by qualified Accountants. To cater to the Global trend in fast changing International business environment, the Firm launched a Management Consultancy Division with its Main office at Mumbai efficiently run by specialised professionals in various fields relating to Global Business. DATTA GUPTA AND ASSOCIATES Flat # A / 001, Silver Palace, (Inside Akal Co-op. Hsg. Society, J.B.Nagar, Andheri ( East ) Mumbai, India. Pin 400059. http://www.dattagupta.com Notes: Datta Gupta & Associates is an independent and highly motivated Indian Chartered Accountancy firm & business development advisor. Our team offers a range of  accounting, tax, financial, IT related, legal and other business services. From accounting and auditing, through business management to retirement and succession planning, we have the expertise to help clients maintain and build on their success. Our network of  consultants ensures value additions to our clients, to place them in an ideal situation. MOORE STEPHENS  RAY & RAY  Anil Karnik - [email protected] Arvind Yennemadi, A. K. Thakur  G-2, Ramakrishna, 11, Happy Home Society,  Nehru Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai – 400 057, Telephone: (022) 2614 6080/2615/0621 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Important: Ray & Ray is the Indian arm of Moore Stephens International. Moore Stephens International is regarded as one of the world's major accounting and consulting networks consisting of 316 independent firms with 539 representative offices and over  15,400 people across 93 countries. http://www.moorestephens.com SURESH SURANA & ASSOCIATES 310, Ahura Centre, 82, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093 www.ss-associates.com  Notes: SSA offers a wide range of specialised, multi-disciplinary professional services that meet the immediate as well as the long-term business needs of clients. We, at SSA focus on providing value-added services aimed at creating a strong competitive advantage for our clients in a rapidly changing market place. In this endeavour, we are

15 greatly helped by our access to the international business practices and knowledge database and the ability to leverage on the international professional expertise, resources and strength of our International network. SSA is the Indian member of RSM International (http://www.rsmi.com), the 6th largest international organization of  accountants and business advisors with annual billings exceeding US$2 billion across the organization and offices in more than 70 countries. The core member firms of RSM International are RSM McGladrey & Pullen (USA), RSM Robson Rhodes (UK), RSM Haarmann, Hemmelrath & Partner (Germany) and RSM Bird Cameron (Australia). Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals comprising of Chartered Accountants, MBAs, Engineers, Company Secretaries, IT Consultants and Cost Acco untants, is well equipped with the requisite business and technical skills, experience and knowledge base to deliver customized solutions to our clients.

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THE BIG 4: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC) 2nd and 3rd Floor, 252 Veer Savarkar Marg, Near Mayor’s Bungalow Shivaji Park, Dadar  Mumbai 400 028 Telephone: [91] (22) 5669 1000 [91] (22) 5669 1500 Note: PwC is the Biggest Audit firm among the Big 4 firms. PwC has been in India for  the past 126 years. It set up office in 1880. www.pwcglobal.com/in/ ERNST & YOUNG PVT. LTD. 18th Floor, Express Towers  Nariman Point Mumbai- 400 021, India Tel. : +91 22 2282 5000 Fax : +91 22 2282 6000 www.ey.com KPMG KPMG House Kamala Mills Compound 448, Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel Mumbai - 400 013 Phone: +91 (22) 2491 3030 / 2491 3131 www.in.kpmg.com DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS 12, Dr. Annie Besant Road Opp. Shivsagar Estate, Near Nehru Planetarium Worli Mumbai 400 018 Phone Number: + 91 22 5667 9000 Contact Us: [email protected] www.deloitte.com Mastek-DC Offshore Development Co. Pvt. Ltd. Fairmont, Level 2 High Street Hiranandani Business Park  Powai Mumbai 400 076

17 Phone Number: + 91 22 5644 5000 Reputed Indian CA firms such as Choksey&Choksey and S.B. Billimoria have merged with Deloitte.

THE BEST OUTSIDE THE BIG 4 GRANT THORNTON (INDIA) 313, Ahura Centre 82 Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 093 Tel: + 91 22 5695 4861 Email: [email protected] www.gt-india.com Grant Thornton is one of the 6 global accountancy organisations with member firms in over 100 countries, employing over 22,000 personnel and operating out of over 500 offices globally with combined global revenues exceeding US$ 2.4 billion. The Grant Thornton India practice was established in 1935 in New Delhi and is one of  the oldest and most reputed accountancy firms in India. The firm is also the leading accountancy, taxation and corporate finance advisory firm advising business owners and entrepreneurs with international ambitions. Grant Thornton India employs over 25 0 qualified personnel out of its regional head offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Grant Thornton India specialises in reporting on international standards and in working on cross- border transactions , whether for the purpose of a cross border  capital raising, for advising on cross border mergers & acquisitions, or for advising on international tax and transfer pricing. Grant Thornton India recruits the best talent in the industry and works with the Indian companies who have global ambitions - from medium sized companies to some of the largest Indian ones- all having one thing in common- the owners of the business are involved in managing the business, whether it is first generation entrepreneurs or subsequent generations of the founding family. Grant Thornton India has extensive experience in Technology, Healthcare, Real estate, Auto and Manufacturing industries. Through our global leadership position of advising owner- managed companies, we have developed a keen understanding of the issues that face owner-managed businesses . We have set out these issues into our proprietary 12 factor framework- issues including succession planning, retirement planning, bringing family members into the b usiness, retaining and rewarding non family members etc. Our people are trained to ensure they understand issues beyond accountancy or taxation- issues that the Owner- manager faces and are able to provide value added advice to our clients. We also understand that Owner- managers expect both close personal attention and cost- effectiveness - close Partner attention and value for money services are factors why most of our clients have worked with us over several decades.

18 AMBIT RSM  Ambit-RSM House  Next to HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg, Empire Mills Compound, Lower Parel. Tel: (91 22) 3982 1819 Email: [email protected] Note: RSM Advisory Services (www.rsmin.com) is a leading professional consulting group in India that provides Tax & Business advisory services, Transaction support services, Transfer pricing, Indirect taxes and Attest services. RSM is an Accountancy firm of Indian origin which has gone International. A.F. FERGUSON & CO Mr R Divekar  Maker Towers 'E', 4th Floor  Cuffe Parade Mumbai 400 005 Tel : 91-22-2218 6412 Fax : 91-22-2218 6567 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.afferguson.com/ Note: AF Ferguson is one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants in India. We have a long history of providing high quality and specialized services in most areas of management consultancy. We provide a range of specialist management consultancy services in various functions and sectors, drawing on resources from a large domestic and international network. With consulting experience of over 30 years in India, we are a pioneer and leader in several consultancy products and services.

THE HARIBHAKTI GROUP  Head Offices : Haribhakti & Co. 42, Free Press House, 215 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, India. Tel: (022) 22871099,56391101-04 Email: [email protected]  Branch Offices : Bombay Mutual Chambers, 19/21, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Contact Person: Mr. D. B. Shah (Group Head – Global Taxation) Mr. Bhupendra Bangari (Group Head - Management Services)

19 Tel: (022) 22626345, 56391106-07 Email: [email protected]  Notes: The Group came into being in August 1951 as a tax and statutory audit firm. It has since expanded to cover a wide array of audit and financial advisory services, and it is currently among the most reputed and ranked among the top 10 firms, in the country. Formed strategic alliance in 1982 with Moores Rowland, one of the top 10 professional services firm in the world. NAIR & CO (this is not an articles firm but it’s a good place if you want to work  here after completing your CA.) C-109 & 110, Floral Deck Plaza Central MIDC Road Andheri (East) Mumbai, 400 093 India Tel: (91) 22 2826 2223 / 2830 0209 http://www.nair-co.com  Notes: Nair & Co is an Indian CA firm of UK origin. enables companies to operate globally without risk. For pre-IPO companies, we setup and support the international corporate structure. Larger, established companies use us to solve problems often caused  by explosive growth. We have had $500M/year companies turn over to us all responsibility for support of their international sales organizations. International sales executives are not burdened with administrative tasks. CFOs are not haunted by regulatory and tax mistakes that can divert significant attention away from strategy. This has been our only business since 1994. All our clients are companies which are already international or planning to go international. We are a 200 person operation with operational centres in Bristol-UK, Mumbai-India, Beijing-China and Bonita SpringsUSA. We operate in 43 countries .

20 SKILLS EMPLOYERS WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN THEIR EMPLOYEES: ECONOMIC TIMES: 

1. People/ Social Skills 2. Strategic thinking 3. Leadership 4. Experience 5. Entrepreneurship 6. Finance Skills 7. International awareness 8. Academic success 9. Multilingual 10. Marketing Skills 11. I.T./ Computer Skills 12. E – Business BUSINESSWORLD MAGAZINE: 

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Ability to work in a team Analytical and problem solving skills Communication and other soft skills Creativity and resourcefulness Leadership Potential General Management Skills Entrepreneurial Skills

OUTLOOK MAGAZINE: 

1. Ability to work in a team 2. Effectiveness in application of knowledge 3. Leadership skills 4. Hardworking or ability to slog 5. Sincerity/ sense of responsibility 6. Out – of – the – box thinking/ Creativity 7. Proactive attitude 8. Analytical skills 9. Presentation skills/ Communication skills 10. Decision – making ability/ Risk – taking MBA – THE RIGHT FOOT FORWARD: 

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Logical and analytical skills Cross – functional perspective and exposure Interpersonal skills Technology Savvy Creative and innovative Focus on results Willingness to learn and try new things

21 8. Ability to work in a team 9. Adaptability to situations 10. Emotional Intelligence 11. Well informed on latest concepts/ trends