# Mradul Agarwal & Associates (MAAS) > Mradul Agarwal and Associates (MAAS) - One of Northern India's leading Chartered Accountants firms ## About Mradul Agarwal and Associates (MAAS) is a premier Chartered Accountants firm established in 1988, based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. With over 35 years of excellence, the firm specializes in Corporate Taxation, Audit, Business Advisory, and GST compliance services. The firm has built a reputation for delivering astute insights and subject matter expertise, helping clients make informed decisions while establishing long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. ## Key Achievements & Recognition - **RBI Recognition**: Recognized by The Reserve Bank of India for expertise in fraud detection and accounting irregularities - **CAG Assignments**: Assigned higher responsibilities as statutory auditors by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India - **Tax Litigation Expertise**: Successfully represented clients before Assessing Officers, Commissioner (Appeals), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, and Central Board of Direct Taxes for all matters, including Search cases - **35+ Years of Excellence**: Continuous professional service delivery since 1988 - **1000+ Trusted Clients**: Serving businesses and individuals across India - **500+ Articles Mentored**: Training the next generation of accounting professionals ## Core Services ### Tax and Regulatory - Direct Taxation (Income Tax, TDS) - Indirect Taxation (GST, Customs, Excise) - Tax Litigation and Representation - Search Case Management - Tax Planning and Optimization - Corporate Tax Advisory ### Audit and Assurance - Statutory Audit - Internal Audit - Tax Audit - Fraud Detection - Accounting Irregularity Investigation - Forensic Accounting ### Financial and Management Advisory - Business Evaluation and Valuation - Corporate Matters Consultancy - Financial Planning - Strategic Business Advisory - Compliance Management ### GST Services - GST Registration - GST Return Filing - GST Compliance - GST Advisory - GST Audit ## Leadership Team ### CA Mradul Kumar Agarwal **Managing Partner** - Founder of the firm - 30+ years of experience in Taxation, Audit, and Business Advisory - Specializes in addressing complex business problems - Led the firm to its current pinnacle position ### CA Shweta Mittal **Partner - Tax Litigation** - Associate Chartered Accountant (A.C.A) - Specialization in Taxation - Masters in Computer Application - Masters in Information Technology - ICAI Certifications: D.I.S.A, Forensic Accounting, GST - 4+ years with the firm - Key role in business development ### CA Sourabh Jain **Partner - Audit and Business Advisory** - Manages Varanasi branch operations - Expertise in Audit and Business Advisory services ### CA Umesh Chandra Agarwal **Partner - Audit and Business Advisory** - 30+ years of experience - Expertise in Direct and Indirect Taxation, Audit, Corporate Matters, and Business Evaluation ### CA Manisha Garg **Partner - Taxation and GST** - Specializes in Taxation and GST matters ### Padmakshi Agarwal **Business Innovation & Strategy** - Graduate from Imperial College London - Fellow of MIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2018 - Experience in New Venture Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Innovation-led Entrepreneurship - Worked on innovation projects with McKinsey at Time Inc. ## Office Locations ### Head Office - Lucknow 204, II Floor, Shri Hari Tower 4-A, Meera Bai Marg Lucknow - 226001 Uttar Pradesh, India **Phone**: +91-522-2288899 **Email**: maas@maasca.com ### Branch Office - Varanasi C.27/273, 2nd Floor Plot No. 11 & 12 Sri Das Nagar Colony, Maldahiya Varanasi – 221002 Uttar Pradesh, India **Phone**: +91-9415374330 **Email**: sourabh.jain@maasca.com ## Areas of Expertise - Corporate Taxation with extensive experience in complex regulatory matters - Tax Litigation before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and Central Board of Direct Taxes - Statutory Audit assignments for government institutions - Fraud Detection and Accounting Irregularities Investigation - GST Implementation and Compliance - Business Evaluation and Corporate Advisory - Search Cases and Assessment Matters ## Firm Culture & Values MAAS gives paramount importance to quality of service provided. The firm values: - Growth and development of every individual - Building lasting relationships with employees and clients - Trust and Integrity in all professional engagements - Excellence in service delivery - Continuous professional development ## Career Opportunities MAAS is actively hiring talented professionals, particularly: - Chartered Accountants with specialization in GST (Lucknow location) The firm focuses on employee growth and development, offering challenging roles and long-term career opportunities. **Careers Contact**: careers@maasca.com ## Recent Insights & Publications MAAS regularly publishes insights on: - GST Registration requirements and procedures - Documents required for GST registration - Tax compliance and regulatory updates - Industry-specific taxation guidance ## Specializations - **Taxation**: Comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and litigation services - **Audit**: Quality audit and assurance services for various industries - **Consultancy**: Strategic business and financial advisory - **GST**: End-to-end GST services from registration to compliance ## Service Area While headquartered in Lucknow, MAAS serves clients across: - Northern India (primary focus) - Pan-India operations - Clients in various industries and business sizes ## Company Type Partnership firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) ## Founded 1988 ## Size 11-50 employees ## Website https://www.maasca.com ## Social Media LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/maasca88 --- *This information is accurate as of the latest website update. 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