Our Culture

Life @ N. A. Shah

A glimpse into the people, celebrations, learnings, and moments that make N. A. Shah Associates more than just a workplace.

Long Service Awards - Dev Kapadia & Ajay Bhandari
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — Dev Kapadia & Ajay Bhandari
Honouring CA Dev Kapadia and CA Ajay Bhandari for their remarkable milestone contributions to the firm.
Long Service Awards - Akash Sahewal
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — Akash Sahewal & Tukaram Sawant
Celebrating the dedication and loyalty of Akash Sahewal and Tukaram Sawant at their service milestones.
Long Service Awards - CA Dharti Shah
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — CA Dharti Shah, CA Slany Dias & CA Prajakta Nagawkar
Recognising milestone achievements of three outstanding professionals at N. A. Shah Associates.
Long Service Awards - CA Chintan Ghelani & CA Nalin Shah
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — CA Chintan Ghelani & CA Nalin Shah (Partners)
A proud moment as two partners are honoured for their extraordinary commitment to the firm's growth.
CA Final 2026 Felicitation
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Employee Engagement
CA Final 2026 Felicitation Ceremony
Congratulating Sameeksha Shetty, Omkar Bandekar, Husain Soni, Deepak Vishwakarma, Chhavi Agarwal and more on clearing CA Finals.
NPL 2026
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Employee Engagement
N. A. Shah Premier League Season 2 (NPL 2026)
Team-building turf cricket tournament showcasing sportsmanship, team spirit, and healthy competition across the firm.
Holi Celebration
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Employee Engagement
Holi Celebration — Canvas Art Activity
Office-wide canvas painting event with vibrant colours and festive expressions bringing the team together.
Republic Day 77th
Employee Engagement
Republic Day — 77th Celebration
Team members dressed in tricolour attire symbolising unity, pride, and patriotism on Republic Day.
Audit Townhall 2025
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Employee Engagement
Audit Townhall 2025
Learning session covering Ind AS 32, Ind AS 109 (Financial Instruments) and Ind AS 103 (Business Combinations).
Christmas Celebration
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Employee Engagement
Christmas Celebration with Santa
Santa visit with festive activities, photo opportunities, and holiday cheer spreading joy across the office.
Meenal Shintre Long Service Award
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — Meenal Shintre (Indirect Tax, 5 Years)
Recognising Meenal Shintre's five years of dedicated service and contribution to the Indirect Tax team.
CA Final Sep 2025 Felicitation
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Employee Engagement
CA Final September 2025 — Felicitation Ceremony
Celebrating Mohammed Gaush Khan, Harshitha Moolya, Sakshi Shaha, Sejal Jaju, Ritesh Patil, Tarush Dugar, Vishakha Pai, Aryan Bhanushali, Devesh Makhi, Dhvani Udeshi, Harsh Jain and Adit Jain.
Diwali Celebration
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Employee Engagement
Diwali Celebration — Rangoli, Housie, Bowling & Dance
Rangoli, housie, bowling arcade, and a dance party — Diwali at N. A. Shah is always full of colour and joy.
Navratri Celebration
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Employee Engagement
Navratri Celebration — 10-Day Colour Coordination
10-day celebration with colour-coordinated attire reflecting each day's theme — tradition meets togetherness.
CA Prashant Daftary LSA
Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — CA Prashant Daftary (Partner, Audit & Assurance)
Honouring CA Prashant Daftary's remarkable journey and leadership within the Audit & Assurance vertical.
Long Service Awards
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — Vipul Ramoliya, Saurabh Mishra & Dinesh Parkar
Celebrating the dedication of three outstanding team members at their service milestones.
CA Final May 2025
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Employee Engagement
CA Final May 2025 — Felicitation Ceremony
Felicitation of achievers with parents present, emphasising family support, dedication, and pride in their accomplishments.
Omkar Sharma Long Service Award
Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — Omkar Sharma (Audit & Assurance)
Recognising Omkar Sharma's consistent contribution and loyalty to the Audit and Assurance team.
International Yoga Day
Employee Engagement
International Yoga Day Session
Wellness session led by Vaibhav Sagvekar promoting mindfulness, balance, and a healthy work culture.
Long Service Award Shriraam Meet Raja
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Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — Shriraam S Shankaranarayanan & Meet Raja (Direct Tax)
Celebrating service milestones of Shriraam S Shankaranarayanan and Meet Raja from the Direct Tax team.
Republic Day 76th Glass Mural
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Employee Engagement
Republic Day — 76th Celebration (Glass Mural Activity)
Team members came together to create a beautiful glass mural activity in celebration of Republic Day.
CA Final Nov 2024
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Employee Engagement
CA Final November 2024 — Felicitation Ceremony
Recognising achievers from the November 2024 CA Final examinations with a heartfelt felicitation event.
New Year 2025
Employee Engagement
New Year 2025 Celebration
An evening gathering to ring in the new year — celebrating togetherness, camaraderie, and new beginnings.
Christmas Tree of Books
Employee Engagement
Christmas — Tree of Books
An innovative Christmas tree made entirely of books — symbolising the firm's love for knowledge and festive spirit.
CA Milan Mody & CA Bhavin Kapadia LSA
Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — CA Milan Mody & CA Bhavin Kapadia (Partners)
Celebrating the remarkable journeys of two of the firm's senior partners at their long service milestones.
CA Siraj Khan & CA Badal Oswal LSA
Employee Engagement
Long Service Awards — CA Siraj Khan & CA Badal Oswal
Honouring CA Siraj Khan and CA Badal Oswal for their longstanding commitment and excellence at the firm.
Sarla Jangid Long Service Award
Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — Sarla Jangid
Recognising Sarla Jangid's unwavering dedication and loyal service to N. A. Shah Associates.
Community Outreach Muktangan
Employee Engagement
Community Outreach — Muktangan Educational Trust
Partnership providing clothing, notebooks, and stationery to children in need — giving back to the community.
Pre-Diwali Office Event
Employee Engagement
Pre-Diwali Office Event
The team came together for a festive pre-Diwali event filled with celebrations, joy, and team bonding.
CA May 2024 Felicitation
Employee Engagement
CA May 2024 — Felicitation Ceremony
Celebrating team members who cleared CA Final exams in May 2024, with pride and recognition from the firm.
Bhavya Kamdar Long Service Award
Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — Bhavya Kamdar
Recognising Bhavya Kamdar's valuable contribution and service milestone at N. A. Shah Associates.
NPL 2024
Employee Engagement
N. A. Shah Premier League 2024 (Cricket Tournament)
The inaugural edition of the NPL — a cricket tournament bringing teams together in healthy competition.
CA Anshita Mahajan Long Service Award
Employee Engagement
Long Service Award — CA Anshita Mahajan (5 Years)
Honouring CA Anshita Mahajan on completing 5 years of dedicated service to N. A. Shah Associates.
Women's Day Celebration
Employee Engagement
Women's Day Celebration
Recognising and celebrating the incredible women of N. A. Shah who make the firm stronger every single day.
Annual Picnic
Employee Engagement
Annual Picnic Event
A day away from desks — team outing for recreation, laughter, and memories that last well beyond the event.
Diwali 2024
Employee Engagement
Diwali Celebration 2024
Diwali festivities bringing the team together with colour, light, and the spirit of celebration.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Gujarat High Court Criticises CBDT for 11-Year Delays in ITR Utilities Compliance
Gujarat High Court observations regarding delays in ITR form issuance and the importance of timely utilities.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
New ITR Forms for AY 2026-27: NRIs Opting for Presumptive Income Scheme Must Make This Extra Disclosure
Explanation of enhanced disclosure requirements for non-residents under new presumptive income scheme provisions.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Donated to a Political Party? New ITR Forms Require Extra Disclosure on Deduction Claims
Guidance on mandatory reporting of political party donations in updated ITR forms.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
No Arrest by Income Tax Recovery Officer for Unpaid Tax Demands — Amended Finance Bill 2026
Analysis of amendments removing arrest provisions for pending tax demands while maintaining other recovery mechanisms.
In Media
CA Jitendra Patel — Partner, Indirect Tax
No More Double GST While Filing Appeals — GSTN Fixes Issue with New GST DRC-03A Form
New DRC-03A form enables GST adjustment paid under protest to avoid duplicate payment during appeals.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Alert: Undelivered Welcome Kit Can Lead to Suspension of Registration
Alert regarding potential registration cancellation notices due to undelivered welcome letter returns.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Request Nil or Lower TDS for Property Transactions via New Form 128 Under Income Tax Act 2025
Overview of new Form 128 replacing Form 13 for property transaction TDS requests with key changes.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: How ITR Forms Are Evolving — Top Changes Explained
Guidance on annual ITR eligibility review and capital gains tracking for retail investors.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
How Buyback Taxation Has Changed Post Budget 2026 — Can It Lead to Paying More Taxes?
Explanation of buyback taxation changes from dividend income to capital gains treatment.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Budget 2026 Makes TDS/TCS Deduction Rules Mandatory — How It Will Help Reduce Disputes
Mandatory CBDT TDS/TCS guidelines reducing disputes and ensuring uniform application.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
From April 1, 2026 — F&O Trading Gets Costlier: Know How Much Extra You Need to Pay (Budget 2026 STT)
STT increase on futures and options trading effective April 1, 2026.
In Media
CA Hitesh Jain — Partner, Direct Tax
Nil Deduction Certificate for Small Taxpayers Announced in Budget 2026
Digitization of lower/nil TDS certificates reducing paperwork for small taxpayers.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
From Study Abroad to Creator Careers — What Gen Z's Money Equation Looks Like After Budget 2026
Analysis of Budget 2026 impact on Gen Z regarding TCS, education, and travel spending.
In Media
CA Hitesh Jain — Partner, Direct Tax
Did Budget 2026 Change How Your Gold and Silver Investments Will Be Taxed?
Revised taxation rules for physical gold, ETFs, mutual funds, and Sovereign Gold Bonds.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
STT Hike After Budget 2026 — What Is Securities Transaction Tax and What Does It Mean for F&O Traders?
STT increase aims to moderate speculative trading and address F&O market systemic risk.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
Budget 2026 Manufacturing Sector: Tax Certainty, Concessional Rates & PLI Scheme Improvements
Expectations for manufacturing including tax certainty, concessional rates, and PLI scheme improvements.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Bought New Agricultural Land Before Selling Old One? Why Budget 2026 Must Allow Capital Gains Tax Exemption
Proposal to extend capital gains exemption for agricultural land purchases before existing land sale.
In Media
CA Ankit Joshi — Partner, Indirect Tax
Budget 2026: Urgent Need for Uniform Guidance to Resolve Long-Pending ITC Disputes
Urgent need for uniform guidance resolving long-pending Input Tax Credit disputes.
In Media
CA Jitendra Patel — Partner, Indirect Tax
Budget 2026: Tax Experts Want Stability, Simpler GST Compliance and Fewer Surprises
Industry expectations for GST 2.0 compliance simplification and ITC issue resolution.
In Media
CA Milin Bakhai — Partner, Direct Tax
Section 194T: Practical Implementation Challenges of TDS on Partner Remuneration Effective April 2025
Practical implementation challenges of TDS on partner remuneration effective April 2025.
In Media
CA Hitesh Jain — Partner, Direct Tax
Budget 2026: Call for Explicit Tax Provisions Recognising ESOP Expenditure as Allowable Deductions
Call for explicit tax provisions recognizing ESOP expenses as allowable deductions.
In Media
CA Jitendra Patel — Partner, Indirect Tax
Budget 2026 GST Reforms: Centralised Audit Framework and Trust-Based Administration
Need for centralized audit framework and trust-based GST administration approach.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
Budget 2026 Affordable Housing: Profit-Linked Incentives, Definition Revisions & Deduction Enhancements
Recommendations for profit-linked incentives, definition revisions, and deduction enhancements for affordable housing.
In Media
CA Milan Mody — Managing Partner
Budget 2026 Growth and Stability: Stable Tax Environment, Business Investment Support & Reduced Litigation
Emphasis on stable tax environment, business investment support, and reduced litigation.
In Media
CA Ankit Joshi — Partner, Indirect Tax
Budget 2026 Calls for Major Tax Reforms, Simplification and Customs Overhaul
Recommendations for centralized assessment systems addressing multi-state GST compliance challenges.
In Media
CA Milin Bakhai — Partner, Direct Tax
Pay Zero Tax on ₹14.65 Lakh Salary — How NPS & EPF Tax Benefits in New Tax Regime Help You Save
EPF deduction eligibility and limits under new and old tax regimes.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
I-T Notice Under Section 133(6): Here's What Employers Should Do
Tax authority powers to issue information verification notices under Section 133(6).
In Media
CA Ankit Joshi — Partner, Indirect Tax
Restaurant Charged ₹55 for ₹20 Water Bottle — Consumer Commission Orders ₹3,000 Compensation
GST rules prohibit pre-packaged commodity sales above MRP regardless of venue.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
Section 87A Rebate on Capital Gains from Debt Mutual Fund — ITAT Chandigarh Cancels ₹25,710 Tax Demand
ITAT Chandigarh ruling allowing Section 87A rebate on debt mutual fund capital gains.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
Five Important Changes in Income Tax Act and Procedures in 2025 That Will Impact Your Future Taxation
Summary of important Income Tax Act reforms and procedural updates for 2025.
In Media
CA Jitendra Patel — Partner, Indirect Tax
Important GST Changes and Amendments Made in 2025 Which Will Impact Your Taxation in 2026
Overview of GST amendments and landmark rulings affecting 2026 taxation.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
What If CPC Misses ITR Processing Deadline? How Taxpayers Can Legally Claim Their Refund
Tax refund eligibility when Central Processing Centre misses processing deadline.
In Media
CA Jitendra Patel — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST in 2025: Key Reforms Transforming India's Indirect Tax System
Supreme Court ruling disallowing ITC on construction costs with real estate implications.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
Simplified GST Registration Scheme — Boosting Compliance for Small Businesses
New scheme benefits small businesses with ₹2.5 lakh limit, potential for increase.
In Media
CA Ankit Joshi — Partner, Indirect Tax
Impact of GST Changes on Various Sectors — ITC Restrictions Raising Costs
Cost implications of GST ITC restrictions across insurance and other industries.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
Relief from GST Annual Return Filing for These Taxpayers — Know Its Impact
Annual return exemption for taxpayers with turnover up to ₹2 crore for FY 2024-25.
In Media
CA Hitesh Jain — Partner, Direct Tax
Can You Change Your Tax Regime from New to Old (and Vice Versa) While Filing ITR? Not Always
Salaried taxpayer flexibility to switch tax regimes through revised return filing.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
Impact of GST Rate Cuts — Can Consumers Expect Relief Without Anti-Profiteering Law?
Difficulty in immediately passing GST rate reductions due to ITC restrictions.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Refund Made Easy — GSTN Has Done This Change in GST Portal for Hassle-Free Tax Refund Claims
GSTN portal improvements enabling easier GST refund claim processing.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Council Meeting: Post-Sale Credit Notes and ITC Reversal on the Agenda
GST Council guidance needed on post-sale discount credit note ITC treatment.
In Media
CA Chintan Ghelani — Partner, Direct Tax
JioFinance's ₹24 Tax Filing — A Digital Disruption with Accuracy & Data Privacy Risks
Analysis of mass-market tax filing risks regarding accuracy and data privacy.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
Switching from UPI to Cash Won't Help Avoid Tax Notice if Turnover Crosses GST Registration Threshold
GST notices on UPI transactions require careful data analysis to prevent harassment.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
NRI Wins Capital Gains Tax Case in Delhi High Court Regarding Sale of ₹2 Crore Property
Court ruling granting TDS credit despite buyer's Form 26QB filing error.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Framework Review: Call for Centralised Audits and Appellate Tribunal by Experts
Recommendations for unified audit approach and operational GST Appellate Tribunal.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
ITR Filing for AY 2025-26: 7 Prominent Changes in ITR Excel Utilities Taxpayers Should Know
New ITR validation rules requiring complete detail disclosure for smooth processing.
In Media
CA Parag Mehta — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Is Applicable on Joint Development of House Properties in This Condition — Patna High Court
Patna High Court ruling on GST applicability to joint property developments pre-2019.
In Media
CA Ankit Joshi — Partner, Indirect Tax
GST Returns: New HSN Code and Invoice Reporting Rules from May 2025 to Curb Tax Leakages
New HSN code and invoice month-wise tracking to prevent backdated billing.
In Media
CA Gopal Bohra — Partner, Direct Tax
New ITR-2 Form Notified for AY 2025-26: What's New for Taxpayers — Capital Gains & Buyback
ITR-2 changes requiring separate capital gains reporting based on July 23, 2024 date threshold and buyback tax treatment.
Webinar — Internal Audit Report Writing
Seminars & Webinars
Webinar — Internal Audit Report Writing & Communication to Stakeholders
CA Prashant Daftary, Partner – Audit & Assurance, shares expert insights on crafting impactful internal audit reports and stakeholder communication. (14 Feb 2026)
Webinar — ChatGPT in Internal Audit
Seminars & Webinars
Webinar — Unleash the Power of ChatGPT in Internal Audit
CA Samir Shet, Assistant Manager – Internal Audit, facilitates a knowledge-focused session on leveraging AI tools to enhance internal audit processes. (24 Jan 2026)
Seminar — CA Nalin Shah
Seminars & Webinars
Knowledge Sharing Session — CA Nalin Shah
A strong knowledge-sharing culture drives continuous learning and collective growth at N. A. Shah Associates LLP — glimpses from a session by CA Nalin Shah, Partner.
Seminar — CA Kalpesh Panchal
Seminars & Webinars
Insightful Session — CA Kalpesh Panchal, Partner
Glimpses of an insightful session by CA Kalpesh Panchal, Partner at N. A. Shah Associates LLP, sharing valuable insights with the team.
Webinar — GST 2.0
Seminars & Webinars
Webinar — GST 2.0: Next-Generation Reforms
N. A. Shah Associates LLP hosted an exclusive webinar on "GST 2.0 – Next-Generation Reforms" covering the upcoming changes shaping India's indirect tax landscape. (9 Sep 2025)
Session — CA Prashant Daftary
Seminars & Webinars
Impactful Learning Session — CA Prashant Daftary, Partner
Glimpses of an impactful session where CA Prashant Daftary, Partner – Audit and Assurance, shared deep expertise with participants. (May 2025)
Webinar — Internal Audit Report Writing Apr 2025
Seminars & Webinars
Webinar — Internal Audit Report Writing (Panel Discussion)
CA Prashant Daftary, Partner at N. A. Shah Associates LLP, shared expert insights in a panel discussion on Internal Audit Report Writing. (11 Apr 2025)
Webinar — GST Feb 2025
Seminars & Webinars
Webinar — Exclusive GST Session (14 Feb 2025)
N. A. Shah Associates LLP hosted an exclusive GST webinar from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm covering key GST updates and compliance insights for practitioners.
Seminar — CA Milan Mody
Seminars & Webinars
Enlightening Session — CA Milan Mody, Managing Partner
A glimpse into an enlightening session conducted by CA Milan Mody, Managing Partner at N. A. Shah Associates LLP, sharing expertise with attendees.
Seminar — CA Bhavin Kapadia
Seminars & Webinars
Steering Excellence in Auditing Standards — CA Bhavin Kapadia
A glimpse into a dynamic and insightful session led by CA Bhavin Kapadia, Partner, focused on excellence in auditing standards and professional development.
Webinar — Audit of Companies
Seminars & Webinars
Session — Practical Insights into the Audit of Companies
Highlights from the insightful session conducted by CA Prashant Daftary on "Practical Insights into the Audit of Companies" — key learnings for the audit team.
Audit Offsite — Keshav Srushti
Seminars & Webinars
Audit Offsite — Keshav Srushti, Mumbai
Glimpses from "Audit Offsite" at Keshav Srushti, Mumbai (9–10 March 2024) — a unique blend of technical learning sessions and team-building activities.
Audit 360 Offsite 2026
Firm Offsite
Audit 360: Judgement, Insight and Impact — Kautilya Leadership Centre (6–7 Mar 2026)
Our Audit Team came together for a two-day offsite at Kautilya Leadership Centre — a perfect blend of professional learning, cross-functional collaboration, and team bonding.
NASHAH GST Offsite 2025
Firm Offsite
NASHAH GST Offsite 2025 — Bridging Knowledge, Building Teams
Our Indirect Tax team came together at Meritas Picaddle Resort, Lonavala, for a dynamic two-day offsite filled with in-depth GST discussions, case studies, and team synergy.
Direct Tax Team Offsite 2025
Firm Offsite
Direct Tax Team Offsite — Keshav Shrushti (4–5 Apr 2025)
Our Direct Tax Team came together for an insightful two-day offsite at Keshav Shrushti — a perfect blend of professional learning, cross-functional collaboration, and team bonding.
Audit Offsite 2025
Firm Offsite
Audit Offsite — Keshav Shrushti (28 Feb – 1 Mar 2025)
A perfect blend of learning, collaboration, and growth — engaging discussions, in-depth technical sessions, and team bonding activities that strengthened the Audit team.
GST Offsite Jul 2024
Firm Offsite
GST Offsite — Keshav Shrushti (26–27 Jul 2024)
Our Indirect Tax team conducted GST Offsite at Keshav Shrushti — a unique combination of technical learning and team bonding, creating an enriching experience for all members.
Audit Offsite Mar 2024
Firm Offsite
Audit Offsite — Keshav Srushti, Mumbai (9–10 Mar 2024)
A unique blend of technical learning and team bonding sessions — joined by external speakers who shared expert insights on audit practices and professional growth.
Different Strokes
In-House Magazine & Publication
Different Strokes is a non-technical in-house magazine / publication which serves as a platform for employees to showcase their talents, hobbies, and experiences with their teammates. It also helps as a medium to connect and bond with each other.
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