Our Team: Leadership & Expertise
At our firm, we combine decades of collective experience with a steadfast commitment to integrity and precision. Our multidisciplinary team of Chartered Accountants and financial experts delivers a comprehensive suite of professional services, ranging from complex tax litigation to strategic project financing and advisory.
Partners
CA Lokesh Bhakoo
Designation : Founder & Managing Partner
Qualifications: FCA, CS, B.Com
Specializations: FAFD (Forensic Accounting), Concurrent Audit (ICAI), Artificial Intelligence (ICAI), CMA (Int.)
CA Lokesh Bhakoo is the visionary founder of Bhakoo & Co., bringing over 18 years of distinguished, multi-disciplinary expertise across financial law, taxation, and corporate strategy. A dual-qualified professional as both a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and a Company Secretary (CS), he has built a reputation as a trusted authority in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Headquartered at our Ludhiana office, Lokesh spearheads the firm’s High-Stakes Taxation Litigation and Project Financing divisions. His analytical precision is further backed by elite post-qualification certifications from the ICAI in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection (FAFD), Concurrent Audit, and Artificial Intelligence, allowing him to blend traditional financial mastery with future-ready technological insights.
Key Pillars of Expertise:
- Litigation & Appellate Representation: A formidable advocate in complex Income Tax and GST appeals, representing clients effectively before appellate forums and statutory authorities.
- Strategic Project Financing: End-to-end expertise in debt syndication, meticulous project report preparation, and structuring capital for large-scale industrial and commercial enterprises.
- Banking Ecosystem & Assurance: Deeply trusted by institutional frameworks, directing critical Statutory Bank Audits, Concurrent Audits, and Revenue Audits in strict alignment with RBI guidelines.
- Corporate Advisory & Fiscal Planning: Crafting technically sound blueprints for financial restructuring, risk mitigation, and sustainable corporate growth.
By seamlessly bridging the gap between intricate tax litigation and the banking ecosystem, Lokesh insulates clients from regulatory risk while unlocking high-value avenues for business expansion.
CA Kshitij Aggarwal
Designation : Founder & Managing Partner
Qualifications: FCA, DISA (ICAI), B.Com (Taxation)
Specializations: Systems Audit, CCA, CMA (Int.)
CA Kshitij Aggarwal is a Senior Partner and the Office In-Charge of our Ludhiana headquarters, bringing over 18 years of elite professional command across corporate compliance, financial oversight, and technology-driven audit frameworks. As a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) holding a prestigious Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) from the ICAI, Kshitij is uniquely positioned at the intersection of traditional financial precision and modern information security.
Known for his meticulous analytical approach, he directs the firm’s complex auditing assignments and strategic corporate advisory divisions. His multidisciplinary background ensures that corporate internal controls are not only rock-solid but also highly optimized for the digital era.
Key Pillars of Expertise:
- Comprehensive Enterprise Auditing: Spearheading high-stakes Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, and complex Banking Assurances—including Statutory Branch Audits, Concurrent Audits, and high-value Stock Audits.
- Indirect Tax & Fiscal Incentives: Offering specialized mastery in GST compliance, intricate import-export regulations, and unlocking high-value government subsidies and industrial incentives for businesses.
- Strategic Risk Management & Controls: Designing and implementing robust internal control frameworks, mitigating operational risks, and streamlining regulatory adherence for large-scale enterprises.
Backed by a razor-sharp, result-oriented mindset, Kshitij delivers practical, value-driven compliance blueprints that insulate corporate clients from regulatory exposure while driving peak operational efficiency.
CA Rajat Goyal
Partner | Office In-Charge – Mansa | Audit & Compliance Specialist
CA Rajat Goyal is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) graduate with over 4 years of intensive professional experience. As the Office In-Charge of the Mansa Branch, while also actively supporting the Ludhiana headquarters, he is recognised for his proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail.
He manages a diverse portfolio of audit and compliance services, including:
- Multi-Sector Audits: Handling Income Tax Audits, Bank Audits, and Company Audits under the Companies Act across various industries.
- Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in Income Tax planning, GST returns, and Company Law (MCA) compliances for individuals and business entities.
- MSME Support: Working closely with micro, small, and medium enterprises to streamline documentation, compliance structuring, and operational processes.
Key Associates
Cs Hashima Bhakoo
Qualifications: M.Com, M.Phil, MBA, CS
CS Hashima Bhakoo is a distinguished academician and corporate strategist with over a decade of deep-rooted experience in Commerce, Management, and Legal Frameworks. At Bhakoo & Co., she leads intellectual capital, specializing in Direct & Indirect Taxation, Advanced Corporate Accounting, Corporate Laws, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Bridging the gap between complex statutory theory and pragmatic industry application, Hashima’s expertise ensures our clients receive highly nuanced, future-ready business insights. Beyond her technical mastery in financial management and corporate governance, she is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of financial professionals, fostering a culture of critical thinking, excellence, and rigorous professional ethics within the firm.
Mr. Vinod Aggarwal
Advisor – Bank Audits and Accounts
Mr. Vinod Aggarwal is a senior finance professional and a retired banker, bringing a wealth of institutional knowledge to the firm. With an extensive banking career and over 9 years of post-retirement consultancy experience, he adds significant depth and credibility to the firm’s audit function
As Advisor – Bank Audits and Accounts, his core areas of expertise include:
- Banking Operations & Audit: Leading and supervising bank audit assignments, ensuring strict adherence to banking norms, internal controls, and credit policies.
- Liaison & Documentation: Facilitating effective coordination and communication between clients and banks or financial institutions.
- Accounting Supervision: Providing disciplined oversight and guidance on accounting systems and financial operations.
His practical insights into banking processes and audit mechanisms strengthen the firm’s capabilities in institutional finance, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance.
