The Story
CA by qualification. Trainer by calling. Virtual CFO by choice.
I cleared all three levels of the Chartered Accountancy examination on my first attempt, qualifying at the age of 21. What followed was a decade of practice in Pune — taxation, audit, compliance, and financial advisory for MSMEs, startups, and growing businesses.
But numbers on a page only matter when the right people understand them. That realisation led me to a parallel path — nine years as a corporate trainer, delivering 500+ sessions on finance, public speaking, leadership, and decision-making. Today I hold credentials as a Registered Independent Director, adding a governance dimension to my financial advisory work.
The intersection is where I live: finance that is not just filed, but understood. Not just reported, but acted on. I work as a Virtual CFO for growing businesses, a Finance Trainer for corporate teams and institutions, and a forward-looking voice on where the finance profession is headed.
Finance Simplified. Decisions Amplified.
Certifications & Credentials
Certified Master Trainer
Indian Academy of Training & Development, 2023
International DiSC Trainer
StrengthScape Certified, 2024
Certified Faculty — ICAI
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Certificate Course — IFRS
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 2014
Practitioner, Brainival Methods
Speed Reading, Mind Maps, Memory Techniques, 2015
AI & Productivity Tools
Google & Coursera Certified, 2025
Chartered Accountant
CA by qualification. A decade of practice across taxation, audit, and compliance — now channelled into sharper financial thinking for businesses and professionals.
Finance Trainer & Coach
Making finance accessible to non-finance professionals. Over 12,000 managers and leaders trained. Certified Master Trainer and ICAI Faculty.
Virtual CFO
Strategic financial guidance for growing businesses. MIS, cashflow management, financial modelling, fundraising support, and Independent Director services.
In the Room
Corporate training session, Pune
Finance workshop, March 2025
What People Say
Nikhil is an excellent professional with a unique skill set. He has commendable knowledge of both Indian and international auditing standards, tax laws, accounting procedures and compliance requirements — which makes him a one-stop solution services provider.
Akash Lodha
Head — Tax & Legal, TI Medical (Murugappa Group)
Honest, hardworking, knowledgeable, well planned and passionate. Nikhil has been an excellent advisor for me and my business — helping me comply with Direct and Indirect Taxation norms and planning the entire finances. I highly recommend Nikhil.
Harshad Chaphekar
Business Owner, Dentist & MBA
Nikhil is a very sharp minded and thoughtful CA. He helped me resolve long-pending tax issues and gave very good ideas on tax savings and financial planning before I started my consulting business.
Nitin Shrotri
Founder, Circular Economy Innovator
Selfless, Self Made, Self Actualised. A wonderful person, great public speaker, ever willing to help. I am so happy to have him as part of our District Audit team.
Milind Patwardhan DTM
Past District Director, Toastmasters District 125
Nikhil sir has been a great insightful and one of the most thoughtful teachers I have come across. With him it was more of a wanting to listen situation rather than required to. The soft skill session was very fruitful.
Morina Agrawal
CA Finalist & Educator
Let's work together
Whether you need strategic financial guidance or training for your team.