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CA SHIV SHANKAR KHUDANIA (Consultant )
FCA | ACS | B.Com (Hons.)
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CA Shiv Shankar Khudania holds a first-class honours degree in Commerce from Delhi University (B.Com Hons., 2003–2006). He qualified the Company Secretary Examinations in 2008 and the Chartered Accountancy Examinations in 2009, becoming a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (FCA) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS).
He has cleared the NISM examinations in Currency Derivatives and Depository Operations, as well as the examinations conducted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for insurance advisors. He appeared for the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2011.
He has completed the Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence (AICA – Level 1) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is currently enrolled in the DISA course of ICAI as well as Actuarial Science. He also holds a Training Certificate from Bharat Scouts and Guides (1996–97).
CAREER HISTORY
CA Khudania commenced his professional career as an Article Assistant with M/s G. K. Kedia & Co., where he trained from 2007 to 2010. Upon qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, he was elevated to Partner at the same firm in 2010–2011.
He founded his own practice, M/s S. S. Khudania & Co., Chartered Accountants, on 9th February 2011. He is one of the co-founders of M/s ASN & Company and has been serving as a full-time Partner since 2011.
Notably, CA Khudania also received a joining letter from Coal India Limited through the ICAI Campus Placement Programme, underscoring the strength of his academic and professional credentials at the time of qualification.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Direct and Indirect Taxation, including advisory and compliance
- Representation before Tax Authorities, Assessment Proceedings and Appeals
- Statutory Audits and financial reporting
- Matters relating to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
- Corporate law advisory and regulatory compliance
CA NEHA PODDAR (Partner)
FCA, M.COM
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CA Neha Poddar is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and holds a Post-Graduate degree in Commerce (M.Com) from the University of Mumbai (Batch 2010) as well as a first-class Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (Batch 2008). She qualified the Chartered Accountancy Examinations in 2011.
CAREER HISTORY
CA Poddar commenced her professional career as an Article Assistant with M/s NKJ & Co., Mumbai (2006–2010). Following qualification, she served as General Manager – Finance & Accounts at EFC Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai (2011–2012), where she gained extensive hands-on exposure to large-scale financial operations, strategic planning, and corporate governance.
She subsequently established her own practice as Proprietor of M/s S. S. Khudania & Co., Chartered Accountants, New Delhi, where she leads a comprehensive advisory practice covering audit, taxation, regulatory compliance, and corporate advisory services for a diverse client base. She brings over a decade of post-qualification experience to her role as designated partner with M/s Jindal Tax & Advisory LLP.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Statutory Audits, Tax Audits and assurance engagements
- Income Tax and GST advisory, planning and compliance
- Regulatory compliance and corporate advisory services
- Equity Research and investment analysis
- Personal financial and tax planning for individuals and HNIs
- Capital markets advisory and compliance
CA AMIT KUMAR AGARWAL (Consultant)
FCA | B.Com (Hons.)
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CA Amit Kumar Agarwal is a first-class Commerce graduate from Patna University (B.Com Hons.). He qualified the Chartered Accountancy Examinations in 2009 and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (FCA). He has also completed the Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence (AICA – Level 1) from ICAI, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging professional skills.
CAREER HISTORY
CA Agarwal began his articleship training with M/s G. K. Kedia & Co. from April 2005 to August 2007, followed by the remainder of his training period with M/s Ashok Bucha & Co. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, he worked as a paid assistant with M/s R. N. Kapoor & Co.
He established his own proprietorship firm on 1st February 2010, which was subsequently converted into a partnership firm on 11th November 2011. He has been an integral part of the leadership team at M/s ASN & Company since its early years.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Statutory Audits and financial statement reviews
- Tax Audits under the Income Tax Act
- Internal Audits and risk-based assessments
- Income Tax advisory, compliance and representation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) advisory and compliance
CA ASHISH NIRAJ (Consultant )
FCA | B.Com
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CA Ashish Niraj is a Commerce Graduate from the University of Delhi (2001–2004). He qualified the Chartered Accountancy Examinations in 2010 and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (FCA). He has also completed the Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence (AICA – Level 1) from ICAI.
CAREER HISTORY
CA Niraj began his professional journey as an Article Assistant with M/s G. K. Kedia & Co. (one year) and subsequently completed the remainder of his training with M/s Dutta P. Kumar & Associates. Following qualification, he served as Finance Controller at Evolution Industries Pvt. Ltd. for two years, gaining substantial corporate finance experience before returning to professional practice.
He is one of the co-founders of M/s ASN & Company and has been serving as a full-time Partner since 2011.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) advisory, compliance and dispute resolution
- Income Tax planning, compliance and representation
- Equity Research and personal financial planning
- Internal Audits and management audits
- Statutory Compliances and corporate governance
MEDIA & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS
CA Ashish Niraj is a recognised voice on tax and financial matters in the national media. His expert commentary is regularly published in leading publications including The Economic Times, Outlook, The Times of India, Bhaskar, Navbharat Times, and Rajasthan Patrika.
He has appeared on prominent television and news channels including Aaj Tak, Bharat Express, ANI, PTI, News Nation, and MH1 News. India's leading industry body ASSOCHAM has repeatedly invited CA Ashish Niraj to present his views to the media on Union Budget Day, reflecting his standing as an authoritative commentator on tax policy and public finance.
MANISH KUMAR (Chief Executive Officer (CEO) )
LLB ¦ B.Com
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Manish Kumar holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCS University), Meerut (2020), and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from the University of Delhi (2013). His dual academic background in commerce and law provides a strong foundation for his work in taxation, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services.
CAREER HISTORY
Manish Kumar commenced his professional career with M/s A S N & Company in 2014 and has been an integral part of the firm’s advisory team since then, accumulating over a decade of hands-on experience in taxation and legal practice. Working alongside the firm’s senior partners, he has developed specialised expertise in GST and TDS compliance, drafting responses to tax notices, and representing clients before tax authorities.
His long-standing association with A S N & Company has equipped him with deep practical knowledge of India’s evolving indirect and direct tax landscape, enabling him to provide well-rounded and effective counsel to clients across varied sectors.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Outsourcing services, Goods and Services Tax (GST) advisory, compliance and return filing
- Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) computation, deduction, deposit and filing
- Drafting and filing replies to notices and demand orders from tax authorities
- Representation before tax authorities and assessment proceedings
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