PRAVEEN KAUSHIK

Contact Information
M: +91 98117 17900
E.: praveen@valuesquare.co.in

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Fellow Member – ICAI
  • DISA – ICAI
  • Certificate in IFRS (ICAI)
  • Certified Fraud Auditor (ICAI)
  • Regd. Valuer (SF&A) – IBBI
  • Insolvency Professional – IBBI
  • Independent Director – MCA/ IICA
  • Cert. in Business Responsibility &
  • Sustainability Reporting- ICAI

Professional Experience

Praveen has over 16 years experience in providing valuations and business advice to both private and the public sector. Praveen specializes in Ind AS (IFRS) advisory, assurance and IPO advisory services and has good knowledge of IFRSs & IGAAPs and Standards on Auditing. He also specializes in GAAP conversion i.e. conversion of IGAAP financials into IFRS and US GAAP. He has successfully steered various such assignments in different capacities & roles.

He also specializes in Valuation and has immense experience and knowledge in the Business Valuations, Equity Valuations, Intangible Assets Valuations, Purchase Price Allocations etc.


Praveen, before starting his own practice in 2019, has worked with international accounting firms such as
GT, EY & BDO for more than 12 years.

He is regular speaker on Ind AS (IFRS), IGAAPs, valuations and auditing standards in ICAI, ICSI, Amity University, NTPC Limited etc.

Major Projects

Statutory & Internal Audits
IPO Advisory
IFRS and US GAAP Convergence
Valuations
IFRS (Ind AS) Trainings


Major Clients

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, DLF Limited, Hindustan Times Limited, Jubilant Group, EMAAR MGF Developments Limited, HSIL Limited, KDDL Limited, Teradata Limited, CL Educate Group, Educomp Group, BPTP Limited, Ricoh India Limited, BSES Group Delhi.

Megha Bansal

Compliance Officer

Megha Bansal leverages her in-depth understanding of regulatory compliance to support Value Square Capital Private Limited’s Merchant Banking activities. Her experience ensures seamless adherence to SEBI regulations and stock exchange requirements throughout the deal lifecycle.

Key Strengths for Merchant Banking:

  • Regulatory Expertise: Megha possesses a proven track record of ensuring compliance with complex financial regulations, including SEBI and stock exchange requirements. This is crucial for navigating the intricacies of Merchant Banking transactions like IPOs.
  • Corporate Governance: Her experience in managing corporate governance practices aligns with the high standards expected during IPO processes.
  • Strong Communication: Megha’s experience managing shareholder communications and organizing key meetings translates to effective communication with investors and regulators during Merchant Banking engagements.

Highlights from Prior Roles:

  • As Compliance Officer at Sunshine Capital Limited, Megha directly dealt with SEBI and stock exchange regulations, demonstrating her ability to navigate the complexities relevant to Merchant Banking.

Kamal Ahuja

Senior Vice President

Kamal Ahuja is a seasoned Merchant Banker with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Vice President at Value Square Capital Private Limited. He brings a proven track record of success in managing the firm’s merchant banking practice, valuations, and corporate advisory services, ensuring seamless compliance with SEBI and stock exchanges.

Key Strengths in Merchant Banking:

  • IPO Advisory: Kamal possesses extensive expertise in guiding companies through the IPO process, from financial preparation to regulatory navigation.
  • Transaction Expertise: His experience encompasses mergers, acquisitions, and buybacks, advising clients on strategic transactions to achieve their financial goals.
  • Debt Financing: Kamal has a strong background in debt syndication, structuring debt solutions to meet client requirements.
  • Regulatory Compliance: He ensures adherence to SEBI regulations and stock exchange requirements throughout the engagement.

Proven Experience:

  • Kamal’s prior role at MRKS & Associates involved specializing in IPO advisory, highlighting his in-depth understanding of the public offering process.
  • His experience at Indiabulls Securities further strengthens his expertise in deal structuring and navigating complex financial transactions.

Praveen Kaushik

Professional Experience

Praveen is a seasoned financial executive with over 13 years of experience, specializing in Merchant Banking and guiding companies through the complexities of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). His proven track record demonstrates a consistent ability to unlock value for clients across various sectors.

Key Strengths:

  • IPO Expertise: Praveen possesses extensive knowledge in navigating companies through the IPO process, ensuring a smooth and successful public offering.
  • Merchant Banking Acumen: He leverages his financial expertise and business acumen to advise clients on strategic transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Praveen thrives in leading multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Registered Valuer with Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)