Karan Joshi

Karan Joshi

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  • About me

    Accounting Professional in Canada | Payroll Compliance Professional in India | Honest & Trustworthy everywhere. Helping Indian Businesses to be more compliant and efficient with their Payroll Compliances

  • Education

    • CPA Australia

      2020 - 2021
      CPA Australia Accounting and Business/Management

      Successfully cleared all exams and got advanced to designation of CPA (Australia)

    • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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      Information System Auditor - Post Qualification Specialization Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

      ISA is a post qualification course offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. This learning helps to conduct professional assignments in complex Information Technology environment.

    • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

      2008 - 2012
      Chartered Accountant Auditing, Taxation, Legal Services
    • St. Xavier's High School Jamnagar

      1994 - 2008
      H.S.C Business & Commerce

      School Captain, Event Organizing, Swimming, Debate.

    • Saurashtra University, Rajkot

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Business Administration and Management, General

      Pursued Bachelor's of Law after completing my Chartered Accountancy to gain in depth knowledge about Business Laws

    • Indira Gandhi National Open University

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Commerce Masters with specialization in Finance and Tax

      Completed Master of Commerce (with Finance and Taxation). This course is designed specially for qualified Chartered Accountants to pursue further Studies.

  • Experience

    • BDO in India

      Aug 2008 - Nov 2011
      Articled Assistant

      Worked as a Articled / Intern Trainee mainly working in fields of Accounting, Auditing, Direct and Indirect Tax, Commercial Loan Applications, Payroll. This training is a part of Curriculum of Chartered Accountancy Course regulated by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

    • Joshi Brothers Associates

      Apr 2012 - now
      Managing Partner

      Public practice as Labour Law and Payroll Specialist serving multiple clients across the province. Employing a team of 8 executives and leading them for client services in Regulatory Compliances, Consulting, Specialized Labour Law Consulting, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax fillings.

    • TheFinanceStack

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Bookkeeping Manager

      My Main duties at tFS include :-Managing a team of more than 8 bookkeepers and accounting technicians across multiple countries (US, Canada, Philippines and Pakistan)-Reporting directly with the Chief Operating Officer and CEO about client matters-Creating processes to ensure efficient month end working papers for Senior Accountants-Ensuring accurate posting of transactions in GL-Preparing weekly reports for multiple companies for their bookkeeping matters.-Assessing capacities and be a part of hiring teams. Show less

    • Loftus Allen

      Jun 2024 - now
      Senior Accountant

      As a Senior Accountant at Loftus Allen & Co CPAs, my job duties include the following -• Prepare audit review and compilation reports• Plan and execute financial audits• Assessing internal controls• Execution of audit procedures• Manage client expectations during the audit, review or compilation• Mentor and develop junior staff• Plan and lead assurance engagements• Risk assessment and mitigation• Assess areas of fraud risk• Collecting and verifying financial information• Document findings with detailed reports• Reconciliation of client accounting• Solve client problems and client relations• Plan for Strategy of the Firm's Practice inspection and overall direction annually• Identify additional client servicing opportunities.• Draft engagement contracts for new clients• Be part of the scoping and monthly/daily task development process• Establishing digital presence of the firm on various social media platforms• Create an ecosystem of digital platforms for client servicing to enable virtual CFO services.• Standardize client data, process and people across the organization.• Be part of the hiring team and source the best talent for the firm to create synergistic advantage. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Completion

      Wagepoint Academy
      Apr 2025
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    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Jan 2021
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    • QuickBooks Online Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2022
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    • IELTS English language Skills

      British Council
      Feb 2021
    • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

      CPA Australia
      Nov 2021
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    • Accounting Foundations: Understanding the Accounting Cycle and Accrual-Basis Accounting

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2024
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    • Xero Advisor Certified

      Xero
      Dec 2022
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    • Lawyer

      BCI - Bar Council of India
      Aug 2019
    • CPA Australia

      CPA Australia
      Nov 2021
    • Chartered Accountant

      The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
      Apr 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founding President - Jamnagar Toastmasters Club

      Issued by Toastmasters International on Aug 2019
      Toastmasters InternationalAssociated with Karan Joshi
    • College Lecturer

      Issued by Oshwal Education Trust on Jan 2013
      Oshwal Education TrustAssociated with Karan Joshi
    • Management Team Member

      Issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on Feb 2019
      The Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaAssociated with Karan Joshi
    • Entertainer

      Issued by Sony Pictures Networks India on Mar 2022
      Sony Pictures Networks IndiaAssociated with Karan Joshi