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About The Firm

Built over decades. Evolving with business.

JKSS & Associates

JKSS & Associates is a professional-services firm established in 1968, with roots in Chartered Accountancy and a growing multidisciplinary advisory practice.

Over the past five decades, the firm has evolved alongside the businesses it serves, expanding its capabilities across audit, taxation, financial advisory, regulatory compliance and related professional services.

Our approach combines technical expertise with an understanding of the commercial context in which our clients operate. We work with businesses, entrepreneurs and institutions to address complex financial and regulatory requirements with clarity, independence and practical advice.

JKSS & Associates Leadership and Partners

Built for professional, secure delivery.

Our operating infrastructure is designed to support consistent professional standards across our offices and engagements. Technology enables our teams to collaborate efficiently while maintaining appropriate controls over client information and professional work.

  • Digitally enabled processes — Technology-supported workflows for efficient engagement management.
  • Professional oversight — Structured review and supervision to support consistency and quality.
  • Confidentiality & data protection — Appropriate safeguards for sensitive client and financial information.

Our firm comprises highly qualified professionals equipped with modern compliance systems. Our operational methodologies are governed by strict quality controls and ethical standards set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Our Story

From 1968 to today - more than five decades of evolution, built around professional integrity, expanding expertise and the changing needs of our clients.

1968

The Firm is Established

Founded as J.K. Sarawgi & Company, establishing the foundation for the firm's professional practice and commitment to integrity.

What Has Changed

From a CA Practice to a Multidisciplinary Professional Firm

JKSS has evolved with the needs of its clients. What began as a Chartered Accountancy practice has expanded into a broader professional-services platform, bringing together expertise across audit, taxation, financial advisory, regulatory matters and related business requirements.

01
1968
CA Practice
02
Institutional Experience
Banking · Government · Audit
03
Broader Expertise
Tax · Forensics · Advisory
04
Today
Multidisciplinary Professional Services

Vision & Mission

The philosophical pillars that guide our corporate governance and advisory ethics.

Our Mission

To provide trusted, technically sound and practical professional advice that helps our clients meet their financial, tax, regulatory and business objectives.

Our Vision

To build a respected, modern professional-services firm that combines enduring values with evolving expertise, serving clients across India and international markets.

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How We Work

The professional standards and collaborative practices that shape our approach to every client engagement.

Independent

We maintain professional independence and objective judgement in our engagements.

Practical

We translate technical requirements into advice that can be understood and acted upon.

Responsive

We remain accessible when clients need clarity on important financial or regulatory matters.

Collaborative

We work closely with client teams and draw on multidisciplinary expertise where a matter requires it.

Long-term

We aim to build enduring professional relationships rather than simply complete individual assignments.

Core Values

Six professional pillars governing our audits, advisory operations, and stakeholder commitments.

Integrity
Expertise
Independence
Quality
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity

We act with honesty, responsibility and professional ethics.

Expertise

We bring technical knowledge and commercial understanding to our work.

Independence

We maintain objective professional judgement.

Quality

We hold ourselves to rigorous professional and quality standards.

Respect

We value our clients, colleagues and professional relationships.

Responsibility

We recognise our responsibilities to clients, stakeholders and the profession.

Our Professional Standards

Our work is governed by professional standards, quality-control procedures and the ethical principles expected of a Chartered Accountancy practice.

Professional Independence

We maintain independence and objectivity in accordance with applicable professional requirements.

Quality Control

Engagements are subject to appropriate review and quality-control procedures.

Technical Competence

Work is assigned to professionals with the appropriate technical knowledge, experience and training.

Confidentiality

We treat client information with appropriate confidentiality and professional responsibility.

The people behind JKSS

A multi-disciplinary cohort of experienced partners and specialist consultants leading our advisory and audit offices across India.

JKSS brings together experienced professionals with diverse expertise across taxation, accounting, audit and advisory services. Our teams combine technical knowledge, professional experience and different perspectives to help clients navigate complex requirements and make informed decisions.

We believe that our people are central to the quality, continuity and trust we build with our clients.

Jitendra K Sarawgi
JK

Jitendra K Sarawgi

B.Sc., M.Sc.(Statistics), FCA, DISA, FAFP
  • 33 Years
  • New Delhi
  • Focus: Systems Audit, Forensic Audits, Cyber Security, Statutory & Management Audits, e-filing, Portfolio Management
Laxman Swaroop Khandelwal
LS

Laxman Swaroop Khandelwal

B.Com, FCA, Ind AS
  • 57 Years
  • New Delhi
  • Focus: Finance & Accounts, Companies Audit, Revenue Audits, Statutory Branch Audits of Banks, Corporate Laws & Income Tax Advisory
Vikas Chandra Misra
VC

Vikas Chandra Misra

B.Com, FCA, DISA, FAFD, CCCAB, Insolvency Professional
  • 37 Years
  • Kanpur
  • Focus: Companies & Tax Audit, VAT/Statutory/Concurrent/Revenue Audit, Peer Review, Wealth Management, Investment Consultancy
Rambabu
R

Rambabu

B.Com, FCA, Certified course on Internal Audit
  • 52 Years
  • New Delhi / Jharkhand
  • Focus: Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit, Income Tax & GST Consultancy, Bank Audits, Institutional & PSU Special Audits
Bhuwaneshwar Kumar Agarwal
BK

Bhuwaneshwar Kumar Agarwal

B.Com, FCA
  • 36 Years
  • Jaipur
  • Focus: Revenue & Concurrent Audits, Stocks & Receivables Audits for Banks & Financial Institutions
CA Hemanth Kumar
HK

CA Hemanth Kumar

B.Com, FCA, LLB
  • 39 Years
  • Bengaluru
  • Focus: Finance & Administration, Audit, Financial Management, Project Reporting, Direct & Indirect Taxation, NGO Audits
Sumit Sharma
SS

Sumit Sharma

B.Com, FCA, DISA, FAFD, Ind AS
  • 13 Years
  • New Delhi / Bhopal
  • Focus: Statutory/Internal/Investigation Audits, Due Diligence for UN Agencies, Stock & Receivables Audits, Ind AS, Anti-Money Laundering
Jeet Agarwal
JA

Jeet Agarwal

FCA, B.Com (H)
  • 21 Years
  • Kolkata
  • Focus: Statutory & Internal Audit, Internal Financial Control, Stocks & Receivables Audits, UN Agency Due Diligence
Rishabh Upadhyay
RU

Rishabh Upadhyay

FCA, CCCAB
  • 13 Years
  • Chandigarh
  • Focus: Statutory & Internal Audit, Management Consultancy, Process Gap Analysis, Concurrent Audit of Banks
Manikantan Santhanam
MS

Manikantan Santhanam

B.SC, FCA
  • 19 Years
  • Chennai
  • Focus: VAT Consultant (Middle East), Finance & Accounts, Fund Management, Auditing & Taxation, Banking & Financial Services
Himansu Sekhar Panigrahy
HS

Himansu Sekhar Panigrahy

CA, FCA, B.Com
  • 13 Years
  • New Delhi
  • Focus: Statutory & C&AG Audits, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, UN/UNICEF Programme Assessments, Compliance & Assurance
Niren Narender Patrawala
NN

Niren Narender Patrawala

B.Com, FCA
  • 27 Years
  • Mumbai
  • Focus: Statutory/Internal/Stock & Receivable/Tax Audit, MVAT/GST Audit, Income Tax & GST Assessments
Deepali Jindal
DJ

Deepali Jindal

FCA, B.Com
  • 28+ Years
  • New Delhi
  • Focus: Finance & Strategic Advisory, Audit, Cross-Border Consulting (India & Middle East), Startup & SME Advisory
Jiten Mahendra Trivedi
JM

Jiten Mahendra Trivedi

FCA, CS, LLB, DISA
  • 15 Years
  • Ahmedabad
  • Focus: Stock/Inventory & Circulation Audits, Statutory/Internal/Credit Audits, Due Diligence, Corporate & Project Finance, Ind AS Implementation
Laxmi Tatiwala
LT

Laxmi Tatiwala

B.Com, FCA
  • 14 Years
  • Jaipur
  • Focus: Stocks & Receivables Audits on behalf of Banks & Financial Institutions

Accreditations, Memberships & Certifications

Recognized and empanelled with major regulatory authorities and audit boards in India.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certification
ISO

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Registration
ICAI

ICAI Registered

Professional Regulatory Body
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audit empanelment
C&AG

CAG Empanelled

Public Sector Auditor
Reserve Bank of India panel for statutory bank audits
RBI

RBI Panel List

Banking Regulator Panel
Peer Review Certificate issued by the ICAI Peer Review Board
PRC

Peer Reviewed

Quality Standards Certified
Empanelled with major Indian Public Sector Undertakings
PSU

PSU Audit Panel

State Enterprises Panel