CA Annapurna Kabra
Qualifications: BCOM, FCA, DISA, DIRM
Introduction
Annapurna Kabra is a distinguished member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with an extensive background in the field. She has honed her expertise through her articleship at Rajkumar Hanchnal & Co. in Gulbarga and practices in Bangalore. Annapurna has enhanced her professional acumen by completing the DISA and DIRM courses ICAI offers.
Contributions
A prolific contributor to the discourse on VAT and GST, Annapurna regularly shares her insights through articles in esteemed professional journals such as the ICAI Journal for the Bangalore branch, the Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association Journal, and the SIRC Journal. Her authoritative works include co-authoring guides on VAT audit, value-added tax in Karnataka, and a comprehensive book on VAT audit for the ICAI. She has also significantly contributed to the ICAI's background material on indirect taxes and authored a technical guide on KVAT.
Books & Mentoring
Annapurna's expertise extends to co-authoring discussions on transitioning to GST, drafting essential GST materials for the ICAI, and contributing to a notable book on GST refunds endorsed by the former Chief Minister of Karnataka. Her educational contributions include E-lectures on VAT and GST for the ICAI's IDT Committee and serving as a faculty member for the ICAI's GST certification course.
Beyond her writing and teaching endeavours, Annapurna plays an instrumental role in developing study modules for Karnataka's State GST officers and contributes as a faculty member to the Fiscal Policy Institute/NACIN. Her leadership is recognized as the co-chairperson / vice-chairperson of the State Tax Committee of FKCCI. She is also renowned for engaging presentations on indirect taxation matters, addressing diverse audiences, including Chartered Accountants, tax practitioners, dealers, students, and department officers across various forums.
Areas of expertise
- Tax Analysis
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Audit and Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Litigation Management
- Tax Modeling
