Mr. Merrick Dsouza
Chartered Accountant | Audit & Assurance, Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory

Started practicing as a proprietor in year 2019 with handling assignments of Tax compliances and has evolved practice and handled assignments of Audits, Advisory and Litigation Service under Goods & Service Tax [GST] Act. Eventually partnered with Miss Sanika Aroskar to form a partnership M D S A & Associates in 2021.

Total 6 years of Experience in handling Audit and Indirect Tax Compliances.

Age : 29

Relevant Experience :

M Dsouza & Co [Proprietor] and M D S A & Associates [Partner]

1. Undertaken professional assignments including Audit [Statutory, Internal and Tax], Tax Compliances and Advisory for Domestic Private Companies, Firms, LLP’s in the following Industries:
   • Merchant Exporters [turnover above 150 Crs]
   • Importers of Fresh Fruits
   • Automobiles Distribution and after sale service
   • Information Technology
   • Traders in Bags, Textiles, Fresh fruits etc
   • Shipping & Logistics
   • Service Provider ie Event Management, Car Maintenance, Manufacturer of Bags & Accesories
2. Independently handled GST Departmental Audit for Domestic Private Companies and Firms across Industries and also handled GST Assessment proceedings.
3. Successfully undertaken assignments of GST Refund Applications for Merchant Exporter engaged in export of fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. Undertaking Internal Audit of Limited Company engaged in manufacturing and fabrication of metal products used in Pipe Support Systems, Fasteners, Anchors, HVAC, and Anti-Vibration Systems.
5. Has provided advisory service and assisted a South African Company open a Venture in India which is engaged in the business of advanced skin treatment

Ms. Sanika Anil Aroskar
Chartered Accountant | Ex EY | Audit & Assurance, Direct Tax Compliance & Advisory

3 years of experience from EY, Mumbai in Corporate Tax Practice [experience: Direct Tax Compliances and Advisory for Foreign and Domestic Companies across Industries and also assisted in handling Litigations under Income Tax Act],

Post EY, Collborated with Mr. Merrick Dsouza in year 2021 forming M D S A & Associates and started practicing in Tax compliances, Litigation Services under Income Tax Act and Registrar of Companies & FEMA compliances.

Total of 6 years of experience in handling Tax Compliances and Regulatory Compliances.

Age : 28

Relevant Experience :

1. Undertaken assignments involving Indian Income Tax Compliances and advisory for Foreign Companies (in India) from Oil & Gas Industry.
2. Undertaken TDS due diligence of a Limited Company engaged in the business of manufacturing of cables and wires and allied products.
3. Undertaken assignments involving Audit [Statutory and Tax Audit], Tax Compliances and Advisory for Domestic Private Companies, Firms, LLP's in the following businesses:
   • Merchant Exporters
   • Traders in Iron & Steel Products [turnover above 200 Crs], Milk Products
   • Post Production Activities and VFX activities for commercial movies.
   • Service Providers ie Manpower supply and facilitation.
4. Handling of Assessment Proceedings and Appeals under the Income Tax Act for Individuals, Firms and Private Companies.
5. Handling Profession Tax Assessment proceedings.
6. Undertaking Registrar of Companies Compliances and FEMA compliances for both Domestic Companies and Foreign companies.