It has been a far too busy Q2. Overwhelming is the word. While travels took me all round, other partners too were extremely busy, as were each of you pushing hard. I congratulate every team member for giving their best. We are looking good because you all are doing good. Thanks!As is often said, do your job and do it well. Sometimes, when we are multi-tasking (and we do that all the time) you lose focus and question your contribution. Besides client work, you do SC allocated work, attend TGIF, file clearing, study etc, etc. Step back and take a look. Lot happens. But does it all connect? In the bigger picture it does add up. Those who organise RC, help relieve stress for rest. TGIF trains you and builds soft-skills. Handling SCs builds your inter personal/management skills. All taken together, you become a better professional and the firm becomes more professional. Mittal (Ahmedabad) is a case in point of efforts paying off. And Avik is a good example of a balanced multi-tasker. Every effort counts. Keep at it as you have continuously done and this Connect edition is another proof of super teamwork.Let us now enjoy the festive season approaching and recharge ourselves for another great year ahead. But before you run off for fun and frolic, do remember to get your etiquettes right, especially matters concerning lifting seats! Read and learn I wish you wonderful days.

Best regards

Ajay Sethi

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF ASA & ASSOCIATES LLP // CORPORATE CATALYST INDIA

Beginning of Festive Season Stepping Towards +Vity

VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2015

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ASA-CCI @ GLANCE

Seminar on Indian Taxation System in Tokyo

CCI organized a seminar on "Indian Taxation System" at the Indian Embassy, Tokyo in July. The seminar was attended by Himanshu and our SCS Global colleagues Maki san and Ishizaki san. Their presentations made a very positive impact on the appreciative audience from more than 150 companies. It also opened up a plethora of opportunities. Apart from this, Himanshu had a packed schedule of meetings with prospective clients and referrals. Later he joined Ajay at Singapore for a series of meetings there. Our colleague on ground zero, Ms Subhadra Ramachandran, was also present during these meetings in Singapore.

The Singapore Business Mission to IndiaCCI collaborated with the Singapore government to coordinate the visit of the Singapore Business Mission to India. This delegation comprised of manufacturing companies and trade bodies. The delegation’s week long itinerary included business matching meetings in Mumbai, Pune and Chennai with private sector companies and government organisations. Himanshu made a presentation to the delegation on "Doing Business in India" and answered a wide array of queries. The visit concluded at Chennai where

they attended the Global Investor Summit. This summit showcased investment opportunities in Tamil Nadu and was attended by investors and decision makers from most leading world economies. India Rising!

Knowledge Sharing Session with FKCCIIn continuation of our efforts to make ASA a highly visible and recognised name in various business circles, PR Jayakumar, as the Facilitator, along with Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI) conducted a knowledge sharing session on “Foreign Remittance for purchase of goods and services”. Shivkumar, Ex-President, FKCCI gave the inaugural welcome address. The presentation by PR Jayakumar was very comprehensive and touched upon all aspects of the complex topic. Apart from the presentation, value addition to the topic also came from other ASA members, P Nitish, Suresh Kumar, Vinay KS and senior staff of the tax division. The interactive session involving queries and discussion points with the audience further added to the knowledge pool of those present. The session was highly appreciated by FKCCI.

The July edition of the FKCCI journal also carried a detailed article on “Remittance for services obtained from abroad”. This article was as a result of the efforts put in by team ASA, BLR along with the guidance and inputs provided by PR Jayakumar.

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ASA-CCI @ GLANCE

SPOT LIGHT

Address at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce

K Venkatraman, National Head, Taxation, addressed an august audience at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). This presentation got a very good response from the professionals at the event.

Inte rnat iona l F isca l

Association (IFA) 2015 Conference, Basel

K Venkatraman along with Sunil Arora participated in the International Fiscal Association (IFA) 2015 Conference which was held at Basel, Switzerland in August. The meeting is an annual event and attended by senior tax professionals from across the globe. It therefore opened up a host of networking opportunities for the firm.

Presentation at India-UK Business Convention

“An Unbeatable Combination” – the term coined by our PM on the India-UK trade and business relationships was the theme for this year’s annual UK India Business Council Convention (UKIBC). Held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi from Sept 10-12, 2015, ASA was a sponsor at the event and attended it in full strength. The focous was to identify trends, opportunities, pitfalls and key areas of improving our business with the UK. ASA had sponsored one of the break-out session on the theme "Growth in India" – Organic or Inorganic. Ajay was the key note speaker. Other speakers included the MD of Barclays India, CEO of CIPLA and CEO of OCS Group. The discussions were moderated by the Centre Head of UKIBC, Bengaluru. Nitin Arora was part of the panel discussion that followed the presentations.

The session saw the maximum turnout from the Indo-British community and was highly appreciated by all.

Parveen Kumar has been nominated as a Special Invitee member of the Accounting Standards Board of The Institute of Chartered Accountants for the year 2015-16

Rakesh Upadhayay has been inducted as a member to the ‘Journal Committee 2015-16’ of The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Mumbai.The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Mumbai is a not for profit organization to disseminate knowledge in the field of Taxation, Corporate & Allied Laws, and Accounting & Finance.

New Delhi, August 30

Experts’ view

Parveen Kumar, Partner, ASA & Associates LLP, a CA firm, said that industry, especially IT, telecom and real estate, feel that enough time is required to understand the complexities of Ind AS 115 and therefore deferment may be a way out. A facility of early adoption could be permitted, he said.

Deferment of Revenue Recognition Standard Business Line, a business daily from The Hindu group of newspapers published an article on August 30th related to the issue on deferment of new revenue recognition standard which carried a quote by Parveen Kumar in its report.

Experts’ view

Parveen Kumar, Partner, ASA & Associates LLP, a CA firm, said that industry, especially IT, telecom and real estate, feel that enough time is required to understand the complexities of Ind AS 115 and therefore deferment may be a way out. A facility of early adoption could be permitted, he said.

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FUN n FROLIC @ ASA-CCI

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Time To Loosen UpThe greenery and tranquillity of the Gulmohar Green gave us the immediate and much needed energy boost for the gruelling month of September . From trying our hand at various sports and relishing the good food to clicking endless selfies and groupies, playing musical chairs, humming songs either solo or duet performances – everyone enjoyed the outing to the maximum and the visit was indeed a memorable one for all.

Quizzed Up On Friendships’ Day???? KBC contest – From testing the Intelligence quotient to creating bonds on friendship’s day - the event was extremely interesting and enjoyable.

Ganapathi Bappa Morya Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. A clay model of Lord Ganesha was installed in office on a brightly decorated platform. The office too was tastefully decorated, with the traditional rangolis and diyas adorning the entire area and giving it a very graceful look. A Pooja was performed for Lord Ganesh in which the entire office participated

'Club Cabana'Visit to Club Cabana Resort – filled with water games, sports, amazing food & dance turned out to an extremely fun-filled and memorable outing for all.

OnamOnam Celebrations started in office with everyone coming dressed in traditional attire and looking their gorgeous best. We also decorated the entire office with flowers.

The events started with the Pookkalam competition (flower carpet) which is a part and parcel of Onam. This was followed by lunch & Thiruvathira by the guys and Onappaattu which got everyone into the joyous festive mood. Mr & Ms Malayali competition was also organised complete with the Ramp Walk.

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CA Day – The Day we Celebrate as our own !!!

FUN n FROLIC @ ASA-CCI

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Friendship DayFriends - ones who make you laugh louder, smile brighter and live better.

What a better way to show our gratitude than tying friendship bands and sharing how great it was knowing each other.

A day to cheer and thank friends for being a wonderful part of our lives.

"Jump To Release"SC-RC took the entire team out for watching "Bahubali the Beginning”. Amazing and fun filled 3 hours followed by selfies and snacks.

Independence Day CelebrationsThe theme for the day was obviously ‘Colours of The Flag’ & the office was beautifully decorated and done up to suit the theme. Everyone took immense pride in celebrating the 68th Independence Day .The celebrations commenced with the National Anthem followed by an inspirational speech, which evoked memories of the nation’s freedom fighters and aroused a sense

of patriotism and pride.

Sizzling SaturdayAs the new hectic work season was round the corner, SC–RC decided to prepare everyone for the challenges ahead by rejuvenating their spirits. For this purpose a one day trip to Lahari resorts was planned. Considering the long drive, we started quite early. Even during the long journey there was fun galore. At the resort, everyone jumped into the thrills of twisting and whirling water slides. After a thorough enjoyment in the pool, a game of cricket was set up. The hectic physical activity soon had everyone so hungry that we literally attacked the sumptuous lunch. The day long visit was indeed packed with fun for

each one of us.

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Splasheddd!!!!!August 8th was much awaited visit to the OYSTERS BEACH PARK.

Thanks to RC – an otherwise ordinary day was turned to a ‘cool and splashy’ one.

The attractions included the 90feet SKYFALL for the daring ones to the Lazy River for those not too adventurous!!!!

The Rain Dance also added up to the entire fun & enjoyment quotient!!!!

FUN n FROLIC @ ASA-CCI

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Friendship Day !!To celebrate the spirit of the purest relationship of life - Friendship - RC Mumbai decided to develop new bonds and put existing ones to test with their "Selfie Treasure Hunt". Indeed a fun filled and enjoyable day for all !!

Khel Khel MeinThe entire office enjoyed and played the interesting, logical and mysterious Board Games-“Panic on Wall Street” to “Mafia” and “Spyfall” being some of them. The event was followed by lunch and sharing of insights about each other’s analytical and logical applications while they were on “Board”.

Health Check – up!!“There is no better time than now to start living healthy”. In today’s fast moving world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to spend time on one’s own health. In order to make us all aware of the importance of health checkups, SC-Admin tied up with “Thyrocare” to carry out basic health check up of staff and their family members, at our office premises on September 5. The Conference room was converted into a “Check Up Zone” where the members of Thyrocare conducted the tests after which the members were provided healthy breakfast in order to gear them up for the post breakfast sugar testing. The initiative was well received by the staff members who turned up early in office and took full advantage of this healthy initiative. A presentation was also given to highlight the importance of regular health checkups

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FUN n FROLIC @ ASA-CCI

Celebrating FriendshipFriends are family which we choose for ourselves!!

It was in this spirit that we ask on 'best friends' to dress alike. Friendship bands were also exchanged. The award was given to the best dressed friends!!

Each One, Plant One Our nature has done so much for us without expecting anything in return. To create an awareness amongst all of us about our responsibilities towards nature, SC-RC decided to celebrate this spirit by giving flower pots to each ASA – CCI family member.

The day reminds us of the contributions and sacrifices made by our earlier generations which led to attainment of freedom. SC-RC organised a “FLASH MOB” – a contemporary entertainment and patriotic presentation as a tribute to these freedom fighters. Staff members from different divisions participated in an appearing impromptu (but planned earlier) march in office carrying the tricolour and singing patriotic songs. The surprise event was the group dance performance. Nicely choreographed, it had the entire office clapping to the beat in unison. The office was decorated with National flags. The staff also enjoyed light refreshments in the evening.

The message of “Freedom of Thought, Action, Faith and Speech” was definitely evident in the air.

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NAIFun on the run

An outdoor event MAD(RAS-E) was organised to unravel the mysteries of our very own Chennai. Based on clues, teams were asked to head to different locations to get to the answers and also complete a set of tasks. Thereafter, all teams converged at Marina beach and celebrated birthdays of staff members. A highlight of this event was that each participant was given a photo-framed collage of snaps taken on that very day. It was the culmination of a very entertaining and thoughtfully planned event on a Saturday.

Tik-Tik-Tik A f u n e v e n t w h e r e participants were asked to guess catch phrases based on clues given by other team members.

The board game of “Catch Phrase” was given an exciting twist and modelled into an interesting game titled “Tik Tik Tik”.

Musical EveningRhythm, beats and lyrics when put together give rise to the soul stirring medley that we call “Music”. To break the monotony of routine activities, our RC Team planned a Musical Evening of “Antakshari”. This was held at both Delhi and Gurgaon offices. It had the contemporary Honey Singh raps and at the same time the evergreen melodious songs of ‘Lata di’ and ‘Mukesh da’ regaling us all. It was an evening of fun for all present. Many participated very actively in the chorus while others did try shaking a leg to the Top ‘dance-trance’.

MadRase! !

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“The Pearl” A thousand poem

Can’t describe your beauty

A rising sunCan’t beat your charm.

A full moonCan’t match your shine,

A thousand violin plays& a million roses blossom

When you smile.

Your are the queenOf world of roses,

You are like an angelWho bounds me in her spell.

I look into your eyesI see a soul, so calm

So pure, just like a pearl

Amal George

TALENT UNFOLD

Did you know facts!!

Keep Calm and Carry a CanonAs they say, camera is the ‘SAVE’ button for the mind’s eye. It helps us to freeze the present and cherish it forever. It is a great talent to be able to savor life intensely, every hundredth of a second. Blessed with such a talent is Siddharth Vaidya, who has an eye for all picturesque objects around him. He may be too shy to talk but his clicks tell a thousand words. As a photographer, he explores through time and space the world that resides outside the spoken and written world. It’s like a mind boggling exercise for us trying to be able to understand the true meaning behind his photographs. He clicks with such passion that even nature seems to be posing for him. It wouldn’t be wrong to say “he doesn’t take a photograph - he creates it!

Siddharth Vaidya

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URU “Musical Notes”

Music is an art that put sounds together in such a manner that they sound soothing and pleasant to the ear. Vidya N is one such personality who understands and recreates music. She got music in legacy and is always enthusiastic and highly interested in music, especially Carnatic music. She started learning music at the early age of nine and since then given a number of Carnatic performances. She even completed her junior exams in the same field and is all set to complete the senior level as well. In addition, she also plays the veena which further adds a lot more sweetness to her music.

She can be regarded as a multi talented person. She is also a very good athlete and has represented at the state level in basketball.

“I would want to balance my work life without compromising on my interests”, she says when asked about her dreams”. We wish her all the very best to fulfill all her dreams

Vidya

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RE-LIVING MEMORIES

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Reunion – Vani VidyalayaIt was that time of the year, where union meets the letters ‘re’ to give it a wonderful meaning. School RE-UNION was the agenda for us and GOA was the perfect place to plant this agenda. All travelled through various means - flights, railways, roadways but our destination was one – GOA. Day 1 was enthusiastically filled with water sports with adrenaline pumping up our body. After a thrilling gaming experience it was time to chill by the shore, filling our stomachs with the goan delicacies. Day 2 was the time to rejuvenate with a spiritual session followed by a presentation which took us down the memory lane of school. We assembled at the conference hall where we had exchange of paintings/poems, Karaoke session, Anthakshari session. Day 3 - Last day, as we bid good bye, the joyful ride ended with a photo session and a lot of jhappis

P Nitish

Visit to DohaIt was my very first visit outside India, and obviously, for anyone going abroad for the first time, it was one of the most exciting moments. The destination was Doha, the capital of Qatar. Even though I had heard about the beauty of Doha it was only through somebody else’s experiences. Although the purpose of the visit was for professional work, we made most of the leisure time available with us on off days.

The journey started when along with three of my colleagues I boarded the flight to Doha at Nedumbaserry international airport. After a 4 hour flight, we landed at Hamad international airport, Doha around midnight. The glitter at Doha airport was something unimaginable – as if everything was coated with gold. The airport itself had an oasis theme. Driving through the city, where the buildings were lighted in a golden hue, I observed that many

of the buildings had a water motif, with wave-styled roofs and desert plants growing in it.

It was almost 1 am when we had dinner. But the entire place was buzzing with activity even at this time of the night. Almost all the restaurants and hotels were busy. The temperature of the place reaches up to 45-50 degrees in the afternoon, thus making people come out of their homes only during late evening for shopping, entertainment, etc.

The very next day we started our work. Our stay was about 5 kms away from the client office. So we had to travel through the city and could not see a single bike or cycle on the road. Only cars zipping across on the roads. The only rare sight of a bike would be a delivery man for delivery of food.

On the off day, we grabbed the opportunity to visit the city. The first place to visit was Corniche Area. The Doha corniche area is a waterfront promenade extending to several kilometres along the Doha Bay. The beauty and

size of the building in this place is something which is hard to describe in words. All the tall skyscrapers were always lit up creating a visual delight reaching up to the sky. My visit to Doha is still vivid in my mind and the experience of the beauty of that city is something I will cherish.

Fun Filled Trip to MekedatuIt all started on an early Sunday morning when along with my buddies we embarked upon our journey to reach this marvellous place deep inside the hills and jungle - Mekedatu, a place which attracts tourists for its natural beauty along with the mythological significance attached to it.

After travelling a distance of five kilometres inside the jungle, we finally reached “Mekedatu” where a strong torrent of water cuts through huge rocks. The rock formations formed due to the flow of water is a feast to the eyes. We undertook the slightly risky but adventurous trek to reach the edge of the huge rocks. The experience was simply exhilarating.

After spending about two hours we returned to refill our hungry stomachs and to make a move back to the pavilion. This trip with my buddies was a memorable experience filled with joy, adventure, numerous photos and a great time to remember forever.

Harish Bysani

Tony Varkey

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TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Guest SessionThe TD team invited Mr Pandiarajan, founder of MaFoi management Consultants Ltd & MLA and Mr B Ramanakumar of Ovopax Legal as guest speakers for one of the technical sessions in office. The erudite speakers spoke on important contemporary topics such as ‘Global Financial Architecture’ and Black Money Legislation.

Client ClinicWith the objective of keeping our clients updated with the recent legal changes, SC-TD had organised a technical clinic on ‘Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)’ on July 31st. The focus was to create awareness on the changing regulations and how they would impact businesses.

The session was followed by a Q & A session. A number of clients attended the clinic and appreciated the efforts put in by the speakers to update them on the changes and clear their queries.

Joint Session with LKSOn July 25th, a highly informative session was conducted jointly by ASA and law firm Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan (LKS). The learned speakers discussed and dealt a number of technical issues – truly justifying the saying ‘the larger the island of sharing knowledge, the longer the shoreline of intelligence and awareness to all’.

Ajay started the session by introducing the speakers and the topics to the audience. Thereafter, Mr V Lakshmi Kumaran threw light on the ‘Recent Developments in Income Tax Law’ and Mr N Mathivanan spoke on “The Roadmap to GST”. Providing a brief insight on “Black Money Act”, ASA Partner, K Venkatraman highlighted the intricacies of the topic “Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets”.

Session on ICDSR. Arun addressed a session on Income Computation Disclosure Standards (ICDS) at one of the Study Circle meetings of ICAI along with our Associate M. Venkatesan. This presentation was much appreciated and by the audience for its depth and substance.

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Q1. A weird/ funny situation you got caught into recently and how did you handle it?In my daughter's school during the Parent Teacher meeting I went into the Ladies loo. It was a single user and the door did not say for ladies only. It's only when I came out and saw one of the female teachers waiting and giving me the dirts that I realized that I had gone into a place where no man has ever gone before. The best way to salvage this position was to say - trust me I lifted the seat !!!!!

Q2. A weird/funny thing you do to overcome your stress?I go shopping and buy socks.

Q3.One word that is frequently used by you at your work place?"Such is life"

Q4. Your friends/family call you by?Bunty. Naam to zaroor suna hoga,

Q5. Which Bollywood character you are most like?Amitabh Bachhan - In Satte pe Satta.

Q6. If you get a chance to spend one day at the exotic beach, with whom you would like to spend?Sunny Leone will surely not be a bad option

Q7. If you could replace one thing from your life, what it would be?Deadlines. I haaaaaaaaaaaate them.

Q8. What is it that you want to change about self and why?The emotional side of me. I listen to my heart more than my head.

Q9. The most interesting thing you have in your wallet right now?No Money. I always carry an empty wallet.

Q10. What would you like to control over in your life except your wife?My weight. Doesn’t stop going up.

Q11. If you were to play a comic character from Bollywood movies, who it would be and why?Munna bhai. Bhai ho to aisa thoda karak and thoda romantic.

Q12. What is that attracts you in a person and what is that puts you off?Nicely manicured feet, smart foot ware with a good diction is always attractive. Stupidity and arrogance makes people repulsive

Q13. If you were not a Chartered Accountant, what would you be?I would have opened a dhaba catering only to women.

Q14. Which is the Bollywood song that got stuck in your mind and bothered you for a while?Char bottle vodka kaam mera rozka. Time kahan hain chaar bottle pine ka ?????

A Rapidfire T-20 Section that Requires Impromptu Answers to Light Hearted Queries! – Rajiv Arya (DEL)

Q15. The naughtiest thing you did recently?Left a live rat in the house of one of my most irritating neighbor. It was such fun seeing the commotion. Don’t mess with me "Padosi '

Q16. One person who inspires you the most?My wife. She is a constant source of inspiration for me.

Q17. One Oh My God (OMG) statement that recently made you excited?My daughter made a video for my birthday with a lot of people contributing lovely wishes from all over the world. That was really exciting.

Q18.Fill in the blanks

a. Rajiv is …………..A man who respects humanity and specifically the opposite sex.

b. I Love………….. My wife when she is really mad at me

c. ………….is the most awaited thingRetirement to my hill house

d. I love to be…….. Young at heart

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KNOW YOUR MATE

Abdul Aziz (HYD)Abdul Aziz is one person who claims his worth through the work he does. He might come across a person of few words but once you get to know the person behind the veil, it’s completely different story. He puts any person at ease irrespective of the pressure he has got on his shoulders. He is the energetic, responsible, reliable person at Hyderabad office. He is fondly called “Mr. Perfect” in the office by all. Known for his simple and pleasant nature, he is a great motivator for the team. A hard working and focussed person who believes in “No Sacrifice – No Success” motto in life, takes pleasure from new challenges in life and learning from them. He is a big cricket fan and a keen movie buff. Music is another thing that he enjoys and which he says provide him solace. His conventional approach to work causes others to look at problems from a different perspective. It might sound like the usual words to describe a colleague but working with him is an experience like none other. Altogether, Hyderabad team has got a star performer, an immensely hard worker and a dynamic personality.

Prasanth Prabhu (KCH)Prasanth Prabhu, is a born multitasker who with his excellent reasoning and conceptual knowledge, always outshines in a crowd. No wonder, Prasanth excelled in managing all the responsibilities assigned to him as well as the role of RC Chair (last year) with admirable ease and finesse.

Along with his professional life, he handles the role of a caring husband (for wife Priyanka) and a responsible son. Last year he was blessed with a baby girl- Bhumika and now he is moulding himself to proving to be a loving and doting father too.

But then you might say those are the roles one is always expected to play if born a human. But hear this. Prasanth single handedly managed the NRHM statutory audit and proved his worth not just once but twice. Now that might raise a few eye-brows… You might be wondering what makes that audit such a big deal… NRHM stands for National Rural Health Mission – Statutory Audit and ASA – KCH was appointed as its auditors. If you still don’t get it, this was a pan-Kerala state audit. So now you realise the coverage!.

Needing really no introduction, Avik Mittal is an example of how life can be fun even in the most stressful jobs. A small town guy with sky high dreams who loves to spread happiness by making everyone around him happy. Everyone loves to watch dreams but he is the one who doesn’t just watch them but puts his best foot forward to achieve them, no matter what it takes.

Avik began his articleship with ASA in February 2014 and has been successfully pursuing it. Always smiling, cheerful and ready to help, he is a popular team player. He is now an active member of “SC-RC“ and enjoys organizing fun events at work like outings, lunch, festival celebrations etc. His efforts always earn him fulsome appreciation and love from everyone.

Besides being a diligent and hardworking person, he excels in his professional responsibilities too. Beyond work, he loves cooking, comedy shows and cracking jokes and pranks. A self-confessed “Selfie Guy” he just cannot resist to click dozens of selfies with his colleagues as well.

In short, he is a complete package representing youthful energy, full of life and having a passion for work at the same time. We wish him all the very best for his future and hope he accomplishes all his dreams and keeps getting reasons to celebrate every moment !!!

Avik Mittal (DEL)

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PromotionS. No. Name Promoted To Division Location

1. Rashmi Mathur Assistant Manager Compliance Delhi

2. Tushar Gupta Assistant Manager Compliance Delhi

3. Manuj Dua Assistant Manager Assurance Delhi

4. Deepti Aggarwal Assistant Manager Taxation Delhi

5. Kritika Sajnani Assistant Manager Assurance Gurgaon

6. Himakanth Andhavarapu Assistant Manager Assurance Hyderabad

Result

Name Exam Location

Harish Babu Qualified CS Bengaluru

CONGRATULATIONS & CELEBRATIONS

Anju Vincent (Kochi)2Rita Ninu Albert

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NEW ARRIVALS

Congratulations (s/o Sudha and Max, BLR)

(d/o Kaushal Trivedi, AHM)

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Kudos ColleagueMittal Darji (AHM), currently working on a project with one of the world’s largest clinical trials and pharma consulting companies, received a “Thank You” award from the company. This award is given to employees for their dedication, taking on responsibilities, exceeding expectations and for completing the team job in time.

Mittal, despite being an outside consultant, was presented this award by the process lead of the company. He was recognised for

the promptness in his work and cooperation during the auditing of the f inance/reimbursement requests and processing to be forwarded to various locations. Before ASA took up the assignment, the payments that were very critical and which needed immediate attention towards auditing and clearance lacked promptness. There was thus delay in further processing and release of cheques. Mittal showed excellent team work and a detailed understanding of the issues. The client thanked Mittal for his efforts and wished him all the luck for his future endeavours.

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WHO'S NEW @ ASA-CCI

Delhi / Gurgaon Mumbai

Senior Trainee Trainee Asst. Manager TraineeAssurance Taxation Compliance

Pooja Nagpal Prateek Bhatia Prince Rajoriya Saumya TandonSahil Goel Sandeep Tanwar

Assurance SeniorTaxation Compliance

Taxation TraineeSr. ConsultantAsst. Manager TaxationTaxation

Shamik Ukil Shefali Goyal Shivek Gupta Siddharth MangalShubham Arora Siddharth Goyal

TraineeAssurance TraineeCompliance TraineeCompliance TraineeAssurance

Sr. Associate Trainee Senior Senior Deputy ManagerTAS Compliance Compliance HR

Kunj Agrawal Latika Arora Manasi Verma Nalin Mahajan Vishal Kalra Nidhi Bhargava

Taxation Assurance Asst. Manager

TraineeAssurance

Vaibhav Gulati Jay JoshiGirish GujralDishank Doshi Khyati

Asst. ManagerCompliance Assurance Asst. Director TraineeAssurance TraineeTaxation

Ritika

TraineeAssurance

Senior Trainee Admin Officer TraineeAssurance Compliance Assurance Admin BAS

Yatin Batra Brijendra Singh Eva Seth Jaspreet Kaur Jyoti Gautam Kirtika Sajnani

Trainee Assurance Asst. Manager

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WHO'S NEW @ ASA-CCI

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Ahmedabad Bengaluru Chennai KochiMumbai

SeniorTrainee Trainee Trainee Trainee Trainee

V Sonal Jain Valli Najmal Roshan A Sam JomPraveen Prasad Rashif Rafi

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SS Sindhumathy Srinidhi S Sindoori A Periyanayagi Sony JRoopini A R DurgaRavi Kumar

AssuranceAssurance Assurance Taxation AssuranceAssurance TraineeTrainee

Dept. Manager

Manoj Pallavi Mehta Pooja Jain Prerak Priyanka Reetu

Compliance TraineeAssurance Trainee Assurance TraineeAssurance TraineeAssurance TraineeAssurance

Compliance Assurance Taxation

Lakshmikantha Reddy Lakshmi Rajesh Babu N Thrishul

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ParasAbhishekMohamed Arief J

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Kausar Abbas Pooja Parikh

ComplianceAdmin

Ajit V GhatikaBalaji

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Drona Kumar Raju

TraineeAsst. ManagerOffice BoyTraineeAssuranceTraineeAssurance

Priya Bhakhar

Front OfficeAdmin officer

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Get Conncted ....for Life!!Deep Morakhia (MUM)Income- Enough to eat, enjoy, explore and entertain.Odd habits - I’m a night owl …Expectations from partnerFeatures – Good looking (of course!) and the rest is left to you! Surprise me!Salary – As long as you can pay for your own shopping, it doesn’t really matter! Height – Don’t be taller than me, please!Religion – They say love is a religion! So…

Tushar Gupta (DEL)Age- 20 on Friday, 40 on Monday morning…..alsodepends on who’s countingSalary- It only appears in salary slip and disappears once credited to back accountHobbies- Running ( away from everything), Reading (other's personal messages), Interacting with different kind of idiots.Expectations from a partnerLooking for- Intelligent like Angela (Merkel), cute like Alia, rich like Mallya, Julia Robert’s smile, Princess Diana’s style Caste- No BAR, should have big........... Caaar

Himakanth Andhavarapu (HYD)Height- My “cutout” runs into 183 CMS……Yeah SIX feetIncome- Contact Mr. Chary - Admin @ ASA_HYDReligion- INDIAN

Expectations from partner If it is going to be my DREAM GIRL then no expectations at all…100 % ACCEPTANCE. For other girls ……here we go….

Features- Chubby cheeks, dimple chin, rosy lips …….. the list is endless!!!Height- Not taller than me but at the same time I should never look down upon her……….literallyReligion- Preferably Hindu but not essential, however a strict NO to “ISIS”