Notes on Chartered Accountancy, taxation, and the long road to practice, written while I walk it.
Who I am
I’m Abhinav Kadiam, a semi-qualified Chartered Accountant. I’ve cleared CA Intermediate and am currently pursuing my Article-ship alongside the CA Final course. Somewhere between the early mornings with audit files and late nights with Direct Tax notes, I started writing. This site is that writing, organised.
What I write about
My work here sits at the intersection of the CA curriculum and real-world Indian finance. Expect three kinds of posts:
- Explainers. Long-form pieces that unpack Direct Tax, GST, Audit, and Financial Reporting concepts the way I wish they had been taught to me.
- Notes. Short commentary on ICAI circulars, CBDT notifications, and Budget or Finance Act updates as they happen.
- Case studies. Worked examples drawn from the kind of problems I see in practice, stripped of client specifics.
Why I’m building this in public
The CA journey is long. Between Inter and Final, most of us go quiet: head down, articleship, exams. I’ve chosen the opposite route. I write openly as I learn, teach what I’m still figuring out, and document the path. When I qualify and set up practice, I’d rather do it on a foundation that is already proven useful to other students, small business owners, and curious readers, instead of on a blank LinkedIn post.
A note on accuracy
Everything here is researched against primary sources (the Income-tax Act, CGST Act, ICAI standards, and official notifications) and reflects the law as of the date on each post. Tax and accounting rules change; always verify against current law or consult a qualified professional before acting on anything you read here. Nothing on this site is legal or financial advice.
Get in touch
The best way to reach me is email. You can also follow along on my socials. Everything is under the handle abhinavkadiam.