Dr. (CA) Durgesh Pandey Managing Partner
(P.hD, FCA, DISA (ICAI), CFE (USA), FAFP (ICAI))
Dr. Durgesh Pandey is the founder member at DKMS & Associates. He is a PhD in Forensic Accounting from prestigious National Forensic Sciences University an Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. In fact he is the First PhD on Forensic Accounting from the University. He is a Fellow Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has done Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) from ICAI. He is also a Certified Frauds Examiner from ACFE – Texas, USA.
His key area of specialisation is Forensic Accounting, Fraud Examiner, and Business Consultancy. With a vivid knowledge in Management Consultancy & advising clients on legacy fields of audit like Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Internal Audit, System audits, Bank Audits.
He has worked with several Government Organizations and Bank in capacity of auditor and subject expert. He has experience of designing systems procedures, accounting manuals for companies having multi locations accounting points, management information system of various companies.
He has Conducted Forensic Investigation and Fraud Examination for client’s corporate frauds. He has beenAppointed as Consultant to various Regulator like Economic Offence Wing - Gujarat State, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Enforcement Directorate for Investigative support on Financial Fraud.
Interesting fact, the 420.in has come up with a Cyber Quotient- CQ100 list which includes India’s most influential, trusted cyber pioneers who have helped build the country’s cyber ecosystem and CA Durgesh Pandey is one amongst them.
He is also a Core team member of Special Investigation team set up by Anti -Corruption Bureau Gujarat. He is been recognised by commendation letters by The Director General of Police, Gujarat State for exemplary work in Investigation. To top it he has achieved this feat on two counts.
He has been speaker at some of the prestigious universities like National Forensic Science University, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, National Police Academy – Hyderabad, Central Detective Training, Income Tax Department and Institute and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India across the length and breadth of country. He has also deliberated on topic of Financial Crimes to Fellow Chartered Accountants abroad in several countries. He has trained about 15,000+ Chartered Accountants and Police officers from about 35 Countries in Financial Crime Investigation.
He has trained the prestigious IAS, IPS and ICLS officers on the topic of Forensic Investigation, Money Laundering etc.
Presented papers at various International Conferences, Forums and Journal including The Chartered Accountant “Effective Corporate Governance through Implementation of Whistleblower Mechanism,.
CA Vibha Pandey
(B. Com, FCA, FAFD (ICAI), DISA (ICAI))
Ms.Vibha Pandey has about decade of Industry Experience and has joined the Firm at Ahmedabad Head Office. She possesses rich knowledge of ERP System Implementation, GAP Assessment, IT Security, Debt Syndication, Equity Financing, IPO Advisory, Venture Capital, Angel Investment and various others financing activities. With sharp business acumen and deep industry insight she is a valuable asset for the Firm.
CA Minesh Patel
(B. Com, FCA, Cert Concurrent Audit (ICAI))
Mr. Minesh Patel has done his graduation in commerce and is Fellow member of the Institute. He administrates Nadiad office and is involved in Direct and Indirect tax practice in Nadiad. He also has exposure of internal audit during his stint with M/s Sharp and Tannan (Chartered Accountants). He has analytical mind and specializes in preparing project report, besides routine practice of accounting and audit, he has a keen eye for analysing the present practice and improving upon them.
CA Payal Tosniwal
(B.Com, FCA)
Ms. Payal Tosniwal is also positioned at Vapi Branch office of the Firm. She has done her graduation in commerce and is fellow Member of the Institute. She looks after the indirect tax practice of the firm at Vapi office. She looks after the traditional account and audit practice of the firm.
CA Radhika Karwa
(B.Com, ACA)
Ms.Radhika heads up for the Branch office at Guwahati. Being new branch, she is responsible for business development at Guwahati as well as all assignment of the firms based at Guwahati.
CA Rahul Pathak
(B. Com, ACA, FAFD (ICAI))
Mr. Rahul Pathak is a commerce graduate and associate member of the institute. He is pursuing his Bachelor in Laws from Gujarat University and has joined the Firm in year 2019. He is responsible for handling and undertaking Forensic Assignments on the field.
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