About Us
In 2003, Guru & Jana planted the seed for a visionary aspiration. From that small beginning, we carefully nurtured and nourished our shared vision, watching it germinate into a diverse group of like-minded individuals forming the roots of a solid foundation.
Our journey took a significant leap in 2010 when we embarked on a mission to be among the Top 20 Chartered Accountancy firms in India by 2020 - we called it Vision 202020. As we glance the past decade, we cherish the journey with pride. However, our 600+ team is not resting on our laurels; we are continually striving for more, setting new targets, and aspiring to reach greater heights with unique visions.
Our actions, attitudes, and values have helped us branch out and diversify into authoring 3 books, of which one is a national best seller, starting each day with a shared anthem, educating 250+ children, and working towards uplifting the social sector. We are committed to making a difference, both in our industry and in society, and we invite you to join us on this journey of growth and impact.
Members of the Board
Ananth
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Gopal
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Guru
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Heena
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Jana
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Neelima
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Pankaj
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Prashanth
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Punit
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Sri
Surendra
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Vijay Raja
The Directors Team
Anjana
Divya
Ganesh
Himanshu
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Jyoti
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Kiran
Komal
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Navakanth
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Prasanna
Sambasiva
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Sandesh
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Shariff
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Siddanna
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Siva
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Sridhar
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Uthara
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Veeresh
Sui Generis
Welcome to the world of Guru and Jana, where uniqueness is the norm. "Sui generis," a Latin phrase meaning "of its own kind," perfectly encapsulates our approach to conducting business. Our philosophy, work ethics, interactions with clients, and accomplishments reflect our distinctive style. As we continue to grow, we consistently surpass milestones and set new benchmarks.
We believe in the power of unity and teamwork. One of the ways we foster this spirit is by starting our day with a special anthem that we've created for our organization. This anthem has a unique story behind it that reflects our journey towards becoming a close-knit team.
It started as a simple process on the day a new member joins the family. One might have felt shy and wondered what others would think when we all began singing the anthem. But after a week, the new member would have slowly started humming along with the team, and soon enough, everyone would have found themselves closing their eyes during the anthem and singing along with the rest of the family.
We understand that the more consistently we do things, the more it becomes internalized within us. That's why we sing our anthem with happiness and a smile on our faces. It's a reminder of our shared purpose, and it inspires us to work towards our goals with renewed vigour and enthusiasm.
Lyrics of the Anthem
Vishwas Hai Bharosa Hai
Saath Hum Nibhayenge
Har Kadam pe Milke Hum Badhte Jaayenge
We Believe in Serving Honestly
We Believe in Striving Tirelessly
Khush Hai Hum Sach Hai Hum
Our Profession's proud of US
Khush Hai Hum Sach Hai Hum
You can Rely on Us
Gurujana…..
The God in the Boardroom
“The God in the Boardroom” is a collection of interviews of leaders in business and the industry. The interviews focus on their core philosophy and the principles that drive them. The power of these individuals to influence thousands of lives – and equally, the nation’s economy – by their decisions, is the basis of the book.
Banter Beyond The Buck
A book of short stories from the everyday walk of life. Each story sounds like an imaginative narrative and is intertwined into a life lesson or a corporate thought process. Despite its simple style, the views delivered in each of the stories is transforming.
Where Did My Profits Go?
The GST law is complex, but this book presents it in a unique and engaging format of real-life animated storytelling. Its goal is to make GST understandable to everyone, from a regular businessman to a top-notch board member. This book enables all readers to easily comprehend the flow of the law and appreciate its significance.
Fema ₹ & 179 More
Foreign exchange law is important for a student, businessman setting offices outside India, our country welcoming expats enterprises to set up subsidiaries, foreign travel, investments and the like. To explain this complex law with simple stories and cartoons has been the hall mark of this book.
The God in the Boardroom
“The God in the Boardroom” is a collection of interviews of leaders in business and the industry. The interviews focus on their core philosophy and the principles that drive them. The power of these individuals to influence thousands of lives – and equally, the nation’s economy – by their decisions, is the basis of the book.
Banter Beyond The Buck
A book of short stories from the everyday walk of life. Each story sounds like an imaginative narrative and is intertwined into a life lesson or a corporate thought process. Despite its simple style, the views delivered in each of the stories is transforming.
Where Did My Profits Go?
The GST law is complex, but this book presents it in a unique and engaging format of real-life animated storytelling. Its goal is to make GST understandable to everyone, from a regular businessman to a top-notch board member. This book enables all readers to easily comprehend the flow of the law and appreciate its significance.
Fema ₹ & 179 More
Foreign exchange law is important for a student, businessman setting offices outside India, our country welcoming expats enterprises to set up subsidiaries, foreign travel, investments and the like. To explain this complex law with simple stories and cartoons has been the hall mark of this book.
Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation is a non-profit organization that was instituted on 21st January 2013 with the objective of providing an opportunity for competitive education to children. The foundation has implemented various initiatives to fulfil its objective and has provided scholarships to 250+ deserving students year on year from the last decade.
One of the unique initiatives taken up by Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation is the launch of a postal stamp.
In addition to providing educational opportunities, the foundation also helps needy and deserving CA article trainees by covering their exam registration fees. This initiative is aimed at enabling students to pursue their education without any financial constraints.
Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation firmly believes in the power of education and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all deserving students. The foundation strives to create a positive impact on the society by providing support to those who need it the most. Through its various initiatives, Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation is working towards creating a brighter and more prosperous future for all.
If you have any further questions or would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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Anjana
Divya
Ganesh
Himanshu
Jyoti
Kiran
Komal
Navakanth
Prasanna
Sambasiva
Sandesh
Shariff
Siddanna
Siva
Sridhar
Uthara
Veeresh
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Ananth
“Happiness is remaining fit and young”
For over two decades, Ananth has been an invaluable contributor to the firm, handling billion-dollar audits and owning the process of our paperless initiative. He began as an article intern with the organisation and joined after his stint with GT. A fitness enthusiast who also teaches yoga in office occasionally. He is referred to as the “ageless wonder” in the firm.
Gopal
“Faith and fear cannot coexist”
Gopal is a spiritual and devout member of the team who leads corporate accounting services. His specialisation is in the start-up ecosystem, fund accounting and the automation of accounting processes, he currently heads Operations of Guru & Jana’s associate company, Hi- Fidelity Solutions Pvt Ltd. He is referred to as “devoted” in the firm.
Guru
“नेकी कर दरिया में डाल”
Guru is the co-founder of the firm, with an expertise in growth and technology initiatives and a focus on Board advisory. His background in both business and finance has helped him author several books like ‘God in the Boardroom’, ‘Banter Beyond the Buck’, with a feature in the National Bestseller “Breakthrough”. An alumnus of IIMB, he holds positions on several boards and advises various universities, indicating his strong commitment to both education and professional development. He is referred to as the “heart” of the firm.
Heena
“Be a warrior, not a worrier”
Heena is a highly skilled and empathetic leader, dedicating her time to her role as Trustee of Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation and consolidating multi-billion financial statements with a specialisation in IFC. She played a pivotal part in facing all the peer reviews, international reviews of our firm. She single handedly holds the flag of our Mahatria Guru & Jana Foundation high. She is referred to as the “Foundation Trustee” of the firm.
Jana
“Don’t go broke trying to look rich”
Jana is the co-founder of the firm, with a specialisation in tax representation and experience in appearing before Tribunals. Having been a Trustee of well-known NGO’s, his contribution to authoring books and leading new infrastructure development within the organisation shows his willingness to commit to diverse tasks, responsibilities, philanthropy and strong financial acumen. He is referred to as the “money bank” in the firm.
Neelima
“Technology is best when it brings people together”
Being a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in audit, Neelima demonstrated her leadership skills and willingness to grow by repositioning herself for Guru & Jana to head the technology powered business scalable solutions vertical. Her expertise lies in building technology solutions to improve financial processes, manage HR and customer relations, and provide data driven dashboards. She renders solutions under a philosophy of frugal but effective tech. She is referred to as the “poetess” in the firm.
Pankaj
“Krishna is in us”
Pankaj is the head of our Pune Office. His communication skills have given him a strong presence in the public domain, television, and news media. His strategic thinking with a strong focus on growth and expansion have enabled jobs for over 9,000 accountants. He is admired in the organisation for his deep reverence for the Holy Gita. He is referred to as the “Maratha Bharatiya.”
Prashanth
“When I pay taxes I am happy, I know I have income”
Prashanth is a founder member of Guru & Jana and has an exceptional record of establishing a daily knowledge update since 2003 without missing a single day. He is the head of the tax practice in the firm with a specialisation in international taxation. His impressive knowledge and experience is shared in the two books he has written - “Where Did My Profits Go?”, a book on GST and international tax and “₹ & 179 more” on FEMA, he has shared working in the field. He is referred to as the “Mister Cool” in the firm.
Punit
“Will be in touch always”
Punit is a partner at the Pune branch of Guru & Jana, where he specializes in the HNI vertical, focusing on taxation, succession planning, and estate planning initiatives. Outside of his finance profession, Punit has a passion for cricket and has the potential to be an amazing cricketer. Punit is referred to as “working robot” in the firm.
Sri
"Dynamites come in small packets"
Sri’s formidable team of 65 corporate secretaries and associates were built up from one team member when she joined Guru & Jana a decade ago. Resourceful, empathetic, and very motivated, she heads the practice of corporate governance, HR, and Payroll teams. Sri has added value to her function by crafting an AI-based dashboard matrix for corporates. A large portion of the firm's income is generated from the ‘India entry services’ which she oversees. She is referred to as “Ra’s angel”.
Surendra
“I like big teams, big work, big cars”
Surendra is a founder member of Guru & Jana with a passion for excellence. He is a highly accomplished and respected leader in the field of audit and risk management, known for building exceptional teams and expertise in audit and risk advisory with a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions. He is referred to as the “big guy of GuruJana”.
Vijay Raja
“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up”
Vijay Raja is a highly accomplished professional with diverse qualifications and expertise. His triple qualification as a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant and Company Secretary, an IBC qualification plus his additional MA in Psychology brings in a wealth of knowledge and gives him a unique perspective when dealing with clients and colleagues. Raja has also been an academician, has trained over 40,000 CA students and written books on corporate Law and Taxation. He is the partner in charge of the consulting team with skills in valuations, structures, and diligence in addition to being an independent director. He is referred to as the “chocolate-hero” in the firm.
Anjana
Team – Corporate accounting
“Stream of an Ocean Building the Nation”
Anjana has a strong foundation in finance, accounting principles. Well versed in financial statements and statutory audits. Specializes in start-up eco-system, STPI and works on the automation of accounting process. She believes in “do the best and leave the rest to the God”
Divya
Team Audit
“With Trust in God and Confidence in Self, Any Storm is Just a Breeze”
Divya is a passionate leader, her proficiency lies in risk advisory, process strengthening, implementing internal financial frameworks and auditing large retail chains. With an experience of a decade and a half, she is committed to delivering value and providing smart risk solutions to her clients by building an equally passionate team and a seamless audit process.
Ganesh
Team Audit
"Audit is clear reflection of actual performance of the company"
Ganesh has over 8 years of experience in auditing and assurance functions across a wide range of industries, including Start-ups, manufacturing, retail & large subsidiaries of foreign companies. He leads key special assignments such as the implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and special purpose audits. Holding a professional qualification in Ind AS from the ICAI, he combines technical proficiency with hands-on experience.
Himanshu
Team Consulting
“Emphasize the process, and the desired outcomes will naturally follow”
Himanshu possesses extensive experience in offering wide range of Valuation Services, including Business Valuations, Regulatory Valuations, Asset Valuations, and other Valuation Advisory Services. He also specializes in Virtual CFO practice, offering strategic financial management and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of businesses. Additionally, Himanshu provides guidance to clients navigating employee stock option plans, ensuring they understand the complexities and maximize the benefits of these programs
Jyoti
Team – Corporate accounting
“Courage is grace under pressure, she smiles it away”
Jyoti is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in large corporate accounting. She is highly skilled in diverse areas such as standards, taxation, and investments, which make her an invaluable asset in managing complex start-ups and multinational corporations.
Kiran
Team – Corporate accounting
"Healthy organisation plays sports”
Kiran is a founding member of Guru & Jana, witnessing its growth and contributing significantly to its success. He is the team leader in Corporate Accounting Solutions. As Dean of Sports at Guru Jana, he bringsforth youthful energy and vibrancy to the organization.
Komal
Team Audit
“Simplicity in Everything”
Komal has been a key driver in shaping and strengthening internal audit processes within the firm over the past one and half decade. A dedicated risk advisor, she specialises in risk management, SOP development, and uncovering frauds. Her mantra of always pushing boundaries and doing most and more is reflected in the complex clientele she handles.
Navakanth
Team Tax - Representation
“What can I do for you”
Navakanth is a highly skilled and experienced tax representation specialist with an exceptional ability to navigate the bureaucratic environment, making the process seamless for his clients. He has held various leadership positions in Vasavi Clubs International, including President of Vasavi CA Club and District Cabinet Treasurer.
Prasanna
Team Audit – Stat Audit
“We don't laugh because we're happy – we're happy because we laugh”
Prasanna has been with Guru & Jana for over 10 years and specialises in Statutory audit with a wide spectrum of Start-up audits, SME audits and multi-billion-dollar audits. He handled a complex bank audit as appointed by the High Court of Karnataka and his report earned accolades to the firm.
Sambasiva
Team – Corporate accounting
“I am a solution finder”
A Chartered Accountant, leads a large team. Believes in 'change is the only constant'. F & A for subsidiaries of foreign companies is his forte. Navigates the needs of global corporations with tact
Sandesh
Team Tax – Direct Tax
“Embrace change, but stick to your values”
Sandesh is highly experienced with over a decade of experience in “Big 4” accounting firms. His expertise lies in international taxation, externalisation, succession, structures, and tax controversy and dispute resolution.
Shariff
Team Corporate Law - Litigation
“Let problems come from anywhere, solutions come from me”
Shariff is a proficient legal expert who specialises in corporate law with a wealth of experience in Tribunals. He is particularly adept at representing the firm in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) proceedings, consistently achieving favourable outcomes for his clients. Shariff takes pride in his instrumental role in building one of the largest corporate secretarial teams.
Siddanna
Team Tax - Litigation
“Join my journey, you will love it”
Siddanna is a legal professional with a specialisation in direct tax litigation. He has a successful track record of winning cases in both the Appellate Commissioners and the Tribunal. Apart from his legal expertise, Siddanna is also a prolific writer and frequently expresses his opinions on tax laws. His humour wins trust with the clients in situation which are tense.
Siva
Team Audit – Internal audit
“Catch them doing right”
Over the course of two decades, Siva has successfully built the firm and its audit team. He is a specialist in the Assurances practice, with a specific focus on the internal audit of the Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education industries. Additionally, Siva has authored white papers on the subject.
Sridhar
Team Tax - International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
“Taxes grow even in a barren land”
Our philosophy is centred on the entrepreneur being able to concentrate on their business while we take care of the rest. Our team is well-versed in working with several SAAS platforms such as Zoho, Quickbooks, Xero, Netsuites, and more.
Uthara
Of Counsel
"Happiness is being a lawyer!”
Uthara possesses extensive expertise of nearly 12 years in various segments of law. She leads a team of lawyers, who complement the work of our audit, tax, and corporate law verticals, while ensuring our firm's legal compliances.
Veeresh
Team Tax – Indirect Tax advisory
“Can I make the law simpler for you”
Veeresh is the leader of the Indirect Taxes Practice vertical and has extensive experience in litigation and opinion drafting. He is also a co-author of the book "GST - Where Did My Profits Go?"