P R SURESH

• Professional career spanning 35 years, includes audit of listed entities, Government Companies, manufacturing & technology clients, service companies, third-party audits of Multinational Companies, State Public Sector Undertakings.
• Other engagements include internal & concurrent audits and special assignments of corporates, banks and Not for profit organisations.
• Expertise in auditing bank branches, Zonal offices and Banks’ Central office. The firm was the Central Statutory Auditors of Corporation Bank and previously, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India and Punjab and Sind Bank.
• Specialist in handling Taxation of Co-operatives including litigations in matters connected with Direct Taxes, and other Arbitration matters as appointed by the court.
• Provided insights as an astute auditor to ensure high standards of compliance with regard to assurance, taxation and regulatory matters.
• Applied thorough knowledge in the areas of accounting, banking and taxation to facilitate quick and innovative solutions to challenges faced by clients.

Mr. Suresh has played leadership roles in multiple professional organizations:

• In the Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association, held various positions including Presidentship in 2004-05.
• Was elected to Regional of the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of ICAI from 2006 to 2015 and held positions as Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Chairman.
• Revived Students Association activities as Chairman of Students Committee (SICASA).
• During the tenure as Regional Council Member, chaired several committees, including Corporate and Allied Laws Committee and Capital Markets & Investor Protection Committee,
• As Chairman of the Corporate Laws Committee, organized a distinguished 2-day workshop on "Forensic Audit & Fraud Detection" for Senior Corporate Executives.
• As Chairman of Research Committee of SIRC of ICAI, brought out a publication on Transition provisions in GST, which was submitted to Government of India through ICAI. A major portion of it formed part of the final GST Law of Government of India.
• Mr. Suresh is a sought-after resource person and author, having shared insights in over 400 Seminars on a wide range of subjects, including Banking, Accounting Standards, Professional Ethics, Audits, Corporate Law, Auditing Standards, and Taxation of the Cooperative Sector, among others.
• Has authored a comprehensive book on Bank branch Audit which is widely referred to by practicing Chartered Accountants.
• Mr. Suresh has had the honour of serving as a panelist on television during Union Budget discussions and addressing various forums, including Chartered Accountants, the National Law School of India and renowned Management Institutes.
• Published a number of useful books during the presidency tenure at the Karnataka State CA Association including Bank Branch Audit – a Practice perspective, Due Diligence, VAT, Service Tax Made Simple, Statutory Registrations under various statutes and Networking of firms.
• Served as a panelist on television during Union Budget discussions and addressing various forums, including Chartered Accountants, the National Law School of India and renowned Management Institutes
• Former member of the Federation of Karnataka chamber of Commerce and former member of institute of Directors