Chartered Accountant • Financial & Business Advisor
Financial Expertise.
Strategic Insight.
Enduring Value.
Bringing over three decades of experience in audit, taxation, corporate finance, financial consulting, due diligence, and strategic business advisory to help organisations build stronger financial foundations and make informed decisions.
R. Vijayanand
Chartered Accountant | Founder | Strategic Financial Advisor
Experience Built on Trust and Professional Excellence
R. Vijayanand is a Chartered Accountant with more than three decades of professional experience. Having qualified in 1992, he began his career as a Partner at Vasan & Sampath, Chartered Accountants, before establishing his independent practice in November 2002.
Over the years, he has advised and represented organisations across diverse industries through statutory and internal audits, taxation, accounting, corporate finance, financial consulting, due diligence, transaction advisory, business planning, and strategic financial management. The firm has been Peer Reviewed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Peer Review Guidelines 2022 (Certificate No. 025744, valid till 31-05-2029), with an AQMM Maturity Level of 3.
30+Years
Professional Experience
Multi-Industry
Advisory Experience
End-to-End
Financial & Business Advisory
Professionals You Can Rely On
R. Vijayanand
Principal | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) | Membership No. 202118
Founder of the practice. Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992 — first as a Partner of Vasan & Sampath, Chartered Accountants, and in independent practice since November 2002. Over three decades of experience across statutory, internal and tax audits, including statutory audits of very large branches of Nationalised Banks (1995–96 to 2001–02), accounting, corporate finance, financial consulting, due diligence support and transactional advisory.
Areas of Practice: Statutory, Internal & Tax Audits | Due Diligence & Transaction Advisory | Corporate Finance & Fund Raising | Financial Consulting | Accounting & Compliance
Guru Prakash V
Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with more than 14 years of professional experience. Provides expert guidance in Statutory, Internal and Tax Audits, and Due Diligence. Has strong experience in designing MIS reports and preparing financial projections, and serves as Virtual CFO for several companies.
Areas of Practice: Statutory, Internal & Tax Audits | Due Diligence | MIS Design & Financial Projections | Virtual CFO Services | Assessments & Representation
Keerthana D
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Commerce graduate and Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with over four and a half years of professional experience in audit, taxation and financial reporting. Involved in assurance and compliance engagements across Information Technology and AI, Financial Services, Start-ups, Retail, as well as Doctors and other Professionals.
Areas of Practice: Statutory & Tax Audits | Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance | Due Diligence | IPO Support Services | Regulatory Advisory
Kamaaluddin HR
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in Accounting, Direct and Indirect Taxation — including Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and assessments under both regimes — as well as advising and structuring start-up entities, guiding founders through the critical early stages of establishing robust financial and compliance frameworks.
Areas of Practice: Income Tax | GST | Direct & Indirect Tax Assessments | Accounting | Start-up Entity Setup
A G Suraj Bharadwaj
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Qualified Chartered Accountant with over four and a half years of professional experience in audit, taxation and financial reporting. Specialises in Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Tax Audits, Process Audits, Financial Reporting, Income Tax, and GST Advisory and Compliance. Also advises on corporate law compliances, accounting standards, process documentation and SOP development.
Areas of Practice: Statutory, Internal, Tax & Process Audits | Financial Reporting | Income Tax | GST Advisory & Compliance | Corporate Law & SOP Development
Arjun Varadraj
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) | MBA, IIM Bangalore
Chartered Accountant (ICAI, 2011) and MBA from IIM Bangalore with over 12 years of financial leadership across venture fund management, EdTech entrepreneurship and institutional education. As Founder & CEO of Arivu Educational Consultants / ArivuPro Academy, scaled from ₹1 lakh seed investment to ₹25 crore in annual revenue. Earlier career at Helion Venture Partners involved fund accounting for a $255 Mn AUM venture fund.
Areas of Practice: Financial Strategy & Planning | Capital Raising & Investor Relations | Fund Accounting & LP Reporting | IFRS / Ind AS | Valuation & Due Diligence | Virtual CFO & Board Advisory
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive financial, regulatory, and strategic advisory designed to support organisations throughout their business journey.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, special-purpose reviews, investigations, internal-control assessments, and regulatory compliance — including statutory audits of major branches of nationalised banks.
Taxation & Representation
Corporate taxation, business tax planning, capital gains advisory, structured tax reviews, personal and family tax planning, and representation before tax authorities for businesses and individuals.
Corporate Finance
Financial planning, capital structuring, working-capital management, project finance, financial proposals to banks and institutions, venture and development capital, and assistance in raising debt and equity.
Due Diligence & Transaction Advisory
Financial due diligence, acquisition and disposal support, transaction evaluation, business valuations, investment assessments, deal advisory, and guidance through the complete due diligence process.
Business & Management Advisory
Business strategies, feasibility studies, management consulting, organisational structure design, management information systems review, financial controls, and startup advisory from inception to maturity.
Accounting & Financial Management
Financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow planning, cost analysis and pricing, management reporting, accounting supervision, trade finance assistance, and annual P&L and balance sheet preparation.
A Career Defined by Professional Commitment
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and joined as a Partner at Vasan & Sampath, Chartered Accountants — commencing a professional journey in audit, taxation, and financial advisory.
Statutory Audits of Nationalised Banks
Contributed to statutory audits of major branches of nationalised banks over seven years, gaining deep experience in large-scale audit engagements, financial reporting standards, and complex regulatory compliance frameworks.
Established Independent Practice
Established an independent Chartered Accountancy and financial advisory practice — a boutique firm combining the rigour of a professional CA firm with the personalised attention of a trusted advisor.
Diverse Industry Advisory
Advising listed and unlisted companies, technology enterprises, educational institutions, manufacturing organisations, infrastructure businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, charitable institutions, and professional firms across India and internationally.
ICAI Peer Review — Certificate No. 025744
The practice has been Peer Reviewed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Peer Review Guidelines 2022 (Certificate No. 025744, effective 06-05-2026, valid till 31-05-2029) with an AQMM Maturity Level of 3.
Continued Professional Leadership
Supporting organisations through audit, taxation, financial management, corporate finance, due diligence, transaction advisory, fundraising, startup support, IPO preparation, and strategic growth initiatives.
Experience Across Diverse Industries
A broad client base spanning listed companies, unlisted entities, charitable trusts, non-profit organisations, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Information Technology
Technology Startups
Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Retail & Trading
Education
Hospitality
Renewable Energy
Financial Services
Professional Services
Non-Profit Organisations
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Supporting Businesses Through Critical Financial Decisions
Experience across due diligence, acquisitions, investment transactions, business valuations, project finance, working-capital funding, financial restructuring, startup advisory, and long-term strategic planning.
Due Diligence & Transactions
Led financial due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and disposals — supporting transactions for Reliance, UTI Ventures, DE Shaw, HDFC Ventures, and others.
Fundraising & Corporate Finance
Assisted organisations in securing term loans and working-capital facilities, including international institutions in Dubai and Mauritius, with transaction exposure from USD 10Mn to INR 175 Crores.
Startup & Growth Advisory
Supported technology startups, consumer ventures, and professional firms from inception — providing accounting, compliance, audit, financial structuring, and growth advisory.
Financial Strategy & Governance
Advising boards and management on financial governance, internal controls, management information systems, and strategic financial planning for sustainable growth.
Client names and transaction details are shared only where publicly available. All professional engagements are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
Experience You Can Rely On
Decades of Experience
More than three decades of professional experience across accounting, audit, taxation, finance, and business advisory — delivering depth of knowledge built over real engagements.
Independent Perspective
Objective professional insights designed to strengthen financial controls, governance, and decision-making — free from conflicts of interest and institutional bias.
Strategic Understanding
Financial expertise combined with a practical understanding of business operations, transactions, growth, and long-term strategy — bridging numbers and business reality.
Trusted Professional Relationships
A relationship-focused approach built on integrity, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and long-term value — advising clients from startup stage to maturity.
Begin a Professional Conversation
For audit, taxation, corporate finance, financial advisory, due diligence, business consulting, or strategic financial requirements, connect to discuss how professional expertise can support your organisation.
Office
297, I Floor, 7th C Main,35th Cross, 4th Block,
Jayanagar,
Bengaluru 560 011
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080-65370058
080-22443127
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