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24 April 2011
Sir, I m a CA residing in Delhi having only bank audit exposure in articleship but i wants to make my career in taxation.
So, can anyone help me to get any hardcore tax CA firm in which I can gain tax exposure.
Regards
A.Kumar
anilkumar5020@gmail.com
So, can anyone help me to get any hardcore tax CA firm in which I can gain tax exposure.
Regards
A.Kumar
anilkumar5020@gmail.com
25 April 2011
Taxation you can have big firms who have different team for different areas like Accounts, Audit, Taxation
26 April 2011
Thanks, but how to enter in a firm 4 taxation with audit background?
Regards
Regards
26 July 2025
Hi Anil,
It's great that you're aiming to shift your focus to **taxation** — it's a highly specialized and rewarding domain within the CA profession. Since your background is mostly in **bank audits**, moving into hardcore taxation may require a **strategic approach**. Here's how you can transition effectively:
---
### ✅ 1. **Leverage Your CA Qualification**
Even if your article experience was audit-heavy, the CA designation **opens doors**, especially in **mid-size and boutique tax firms**.
---
### ✅ 2. **Update and Showcase Your Tax Knowledge**
Since you lack hands-on tax experience:
* Start with **recent certifications** or **online tax courses** (e.g., from ICAI, ITR Filing, GST, International Taxation, etc.).
* Be fluent in:
* **Income Tax return filing (ITR 1–7)**
* **TDS, Advance Tax, 26AS**
* **GST returns and reconciliations**
* **Assessment procedures (Sec 143, 148, 271, etc.)**
* **Basics of International Taxation / Transfer Pricing** if aiming for larger firms
> Include these on your **CV** or **LinkedIn**, even if self-learned.
---
### ✅ 3. **Target the Right Type of Firms**
You're more likely to gain tax exposure if you start with:
* **Mid-sized CA firms** that handle assessments, tax planning, scrutiny cases, etc.
* **Tax consulting boutiques** or **senior advocates’ chambers** with focus on IT/GST litigation
**Firms in Delhi to look at:**
* Nangia & Co LLP
* Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L\&S) – for litigation side
* RRA TaxIndia
* Vaish Associates
* Dhruva Advisors (difficult to enter without prior tax exp., but still apply)
* S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co
* Any practicing CA with strong ITR and GST clientele
---
### ✅ 4. **Tailor Your Resume**
Your CV should show:
* Your **intent** and **steps taken** to shift into taxation
* Projects during articleship that touched on **tax computation, audit of deferred tax**, or **TDS**
* Mention interest in direct/indirect taxes even if limited hands-on exposure
---
### ✅ 5. **Use CA Networks to Apply**
* Use **CAclubindia jobs** section
* Create alerts on **naukri.com**, **LinkedIn**, **Indeed**
* Join **Telegram/WhatsApp groups** for CA job updates
* Write to firms directly with a tailored cover letter
---
### ✅ 6. **Don’t Hesitate to Start at a Lower Level**
Even if you're a qualified CA, be open to **joining as a fresher in taxation**, especially in good firms. Once you're in, you’ll **climb quickly** with your CA background.
---
### ✅ Template Message to Send (Short Email / LinkedIn Message)
> *Subject: Application for Entry-Level Taxation Role – Qualified CA*
>
> Dear Sir/Madam,
> I’m a recently qualified Chartered Accountant based in Delhi, with strong audit experience (including bank audits) during articleship. I am now looking to shift my career focus to direct/indirect taxation and am keen to join a firm with core tax exposure.
>
> While I may not have direct experience in taxation, I have been actively upgrading my knowledge and am ready to start at a fresher level to gain ground-level experience.
>
> Kindly consider my profile for any suitable opening in your taxation team.
>
> Regards,
> Anil Kumar
> [anilkumar5020@gmail.com](mailto:anilkumar5020@gmail.com) | +91-XXXXXXX
---
If you'd like, I can help you **draft a sharper CV for tax roles** or a list of firms in your area accepting applications. Would you like help with that?
It's great that you're aiming to shift your focus to **taxation** — it's a highly specialized and rewarding domain within the CA profession. Since your background is mostly in **bank audits**, moving into hardcore taxation may require a **strategic approach**. Here's how you can transition effectively:
---
### ✅ 1. **Leverage Your CA Qualification**
Even if your article experience was audit-heavy, the CA designation **opens doors**, especially in **mid-size and boutique tax firms**.
---
### ✅ 2. **Update and Showcase Your Tax Knowledge**
Since you lack hands-on tax experience:
* Start with **recent certifications** or **online tax courses** (e.g., from ICAI, ITR Filing, GST, International Taxation, etc.).
* Be fluent in:
* **Income Tax return filing (ITR 1–7)**
* **TDS, Advance Tax, 26AS**
* **GST returns and reconciliations**
* **Assessment procedures (Sec 143, 148, 271, etc.)**
* **Basics of International Taxation / Transfer Pricing** if aiming for larger firms
> Include these on your **CV** or **LinkedIn**, even if self-learned.
---
### ✅ 3. **Target the Right Type of Firms**
You're more likely to gain tax exposure if you start with:
* **Mid-sized CA firms** that handle assessments, tax planning, scrutiny cases, etc.
* **Tax consulting boutiques** or **senior advocates’ chambers** with focus on IT/GST litigation
**Firms in Delhi to look at:**
* Nangia & Co LLP
* Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L\&S) – for litigation side
* RRA TaxIndia
* Vaish Associates
* Dhruva Advisors (difficult to enter without prior tax exp., but still apply)
* S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co
* Any practicing CA with strong ITR and GST clientele
---
### ✅ 4. **Tailor Your Resume**
Your CV should show:
* Your **intent** and **steps taken** to shift into taxation
* Projects during articleship that touched on **tax computation, audit of deferred tax**, or **TDS**
* Mention interest in direct/indirect taxes even if limited hands-on exposure
---
### ✅ 5. **Use CA Networks to Apply**
* Use **CAclubindia jobs** section
* Create alerts on **naukri.com**, **LinkedIn**, **Indeed**
* Join **Telegram/WhatsApp groups** for CA job updates
* Write to firms directly with a tailored cover letter
---
### ✅ 6. **Don’t Hesitate to Start at a Lower Level**
Even if you're a qualified CA, be open to **joining as a fresher in taxation**, especially in good firms. Once you're in, you’ll **climb quickly** with your CA background.
---
### ✅ Template Message to Send (Short Email / LinkedIn Message)
> *Subject: Application for Entry-Level Taxation Role – Qualified CA*
>
> Dear Sir/Madam,
> I’m a recently qualified Chartered Accountant based in Delhi, with strong audit experience (including bank audits) during articleship. I am now looking to shift my career focus to direct/indirect taxation and am keen to join a firm with core tax exposure.
>
> While I may not have direct experience in taxation, I have been actively upgrading my knowledge and am ready to start at a fresher level to gain ground-level experience.
>
> Kindly consider my profile for any suitable opening in your taxation team.
>
> Regards,
> Anil Kumar
> [anilkumar5020@gmail.com](mailto:anilkumar5020@gmail.com) | +91-XXXXXXX
---
If you'd like, I can help you **draft a sharper CV for tax roles** or a list of firms in your area accepting applications. Would you like help with that?
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