CA. Manikandan C.K B.Com, FCA, DISA (I.C.A.I.) Founder & Managing Partner Manikandan & Associates, Chartered Accountants. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has been a practicing Chartered Accountant since 1999 and holds a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His extensive expertise encompasses various areas, including audits, direct and indirect taxation, NBFCs, FEMA , management consultancy, mergers and acquisitionstions, technology migrations, internal controls, and business reengineering, etc. As a consultant and advisor, he works with a diverse range of clients, including corporations, non-corporates, LLPs, firms, individuals, trusts, societies, PSUs, NBFCs, banks, and other government and non-government institutions. He represents clients in taxation matters before appellate authorities. In addition to his consulting work, he is an active speaker and educator. He has been a faculty member at various seminars and discussion forums in India and abroad. He also participates as a panel member on television channels, engaging in live debates and discussions related to the economy, taxation, and finance. He also serves as an independent director in major corporates.