Sanjay C. Shah & Co. is a leading Chartered Accountancy firm established in 1991. Over the past three decades, the firm has grown rapidly in both size and capability. Operating from our head office with associates in Anand and Junagadh, we are well-equipped to serve businesses across diverse sectors.
Our firm is categorized as a Category-1 firm by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and is empanelled for Statutory Branch Audits of Public Sector Banks. The firm currently functions with 11 highly experienced partners and a robust support team of around 40 members, including professionals from legal, corporate, and costing domains. Specialized service departments are headed by partners with dedicated expertise, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.
Our mission is to deliver reliable, timely, and value-driven professional services in audit, taxation, compliance, finance, and advisory. We work to help clients make informed decisions, meet regulatory requirements, strengthen financial discipline, and support sustainable business growth through integrity, knowledge, and a practical approach.
Our vision is to be a trusted professional firm known for quality, ethics, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships. We aspire to create lasting value for businesses through continuous learning, disciplined execution, and the thoughtful use of technology in an evolving regulatory environment.
When we say we will do something, consider it done. We take ownership of our assignments.
Our essence is rooted in honest, straightforward advice backed by years of experience.
We hold achievement in high esteem and assist clients and colleagues in reaching their full potential.
We strive to deeply discern our clients’ needs to provide ingenious, practical formulas for success.
We approach our clients’ challenges as our own, committing to constructive and effective resolutions.
Meet the leadership team guiding the firm’s audit, taxation, finance, compliance, and advisory practices.

CA Sanjay C. Shah is the Founder Partner of the firm and brings over 35 years of rich experience in project finance, bank audits, statutory audits, and taxation. He completed his post-graduation from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, and has been consistently advising corporates and large enterprises on complex financial and tax matters.
He has also served as a visiting faculty for LL.B. and LL.M. at the Faculty of Law, M.S. University, Vadodara, contributing significantly to academia. Deeply involved in social causes, he is associated with various NGOs and actively provides selfless services for the betterment of society.

CA (Dr.) Dipak Gaywala is a Fellow Member of ICAI, Fellow Member of ICSI and holds a Ph.D. in Management. He is a Senior Partner in the firm and combines corporate and academic expertise with nearly 18 years of experience in a listed public company and more than 20 years in teaching and research.
He is also a core faculty member at one of the leading universities in Vadodara, where he regularly engages with students and professionals on finance, governance, and compliance-related subjects.

CA Harsh Parikh joined the firm in 2007 at the young age of 24 and has since been an integral part of its growth story. With over 19 years of professional experience, he specialises in audit, direct taxation, project finance, wealth management, and succession planning.
He holds a Certificate in Concurrent Audit of Banks as well as the Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA) – Level 1 certification, enabling him to blend traditional expertise with emerging technologies in the profession.

CA Prachi Parikh, a merit-holder in both her graduation and post-graduation, joined the firm in 2017. She leads the Indirect Taxation practice, overseeing GST, bank audits, RERA compliances, and corporate law-related filings.
Her work also includes handling appeals and assessments under indirect taxation, providing end-to-end support to clients. She holds the Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA) – Level 1 certification, reflecting her focus on technology-enabled compliance and advisory.

CA Mittal Prajapati is an Associate Member of ICAI and has been associated with the firm since 2021, becoming one of its youngest partners as of May 2026. She handles statutory audits and tax audits across diverse sectors and ensures timely and accurate compliance with statutory returns, including TDS, GST, and RERA.
She also holds the Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA) – Level 1 certification, supporting the firm’s vision of adopting digital tools and data-driven practices.

CA Dipen Gandhi is a Fellow Member of ICAI and has been associated with the firm since 2022. A graduate of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, he focuses on audits, assessments, and appeals under direct taxation.
He has successfully completed certificate courses in Concurrent Audit of Banks and Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA) – Level 1, which enhance his capabilities in handling complex bank audits and tax matters efficiently.

CA Nikesh Hiteshkumar Shah is a Fellow Member of ICAI and a qualified Company Secretary, and has cleared Intermediate level of Cost and Works Accountancy. Associated with the firm since 2024, he holds a graduation and post-graduation in Accounting and Finance from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara.
With 14 years of experience in direct taxation, bank audits, and company law audits and compliances, he now exclusively oversees various bank audit assignments. He has completed certificate courses in Concurrent Audit of Banks, the Executive Master Program – New Age Auditors, and Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA) – Level 1, aligning his practice with evolving regulatory and technological requirements.

CA Anand Unadkat is a Fellow Member of ICAI and has been associated with the firm since 2022. He has extensive experience in concurrent and statutory audits of public sector banks across India, including corporate, mid-corporate, and forex branches.
He currently leads assignments in the western region of Gujarat, ensuring robust audit quality and regulatory compliance for banking clients.

CA Parth Patel is an Associate Member of ICAI and has been associated with the firm since 2022. With around 4 years of experience in concurrent and statutory audits of public sector banks, he has worked with corporate, mid-corporate, and forex branches across different locations.
He looks after concurrent audit assignments at the Anand office and has completed the post-qualification course in Information Systems Audit (ISA), strengthening his capabilities in technology and system-driven audit environments.

CA Alay Thakor is a Fellow Member of ICAI and has been associated with the firm since 2023. He has 10 years of post-qualification experience in bank audits, statutory audits under the Companies Act, and tax audits for various entities.
He has also completed the post-qualification course in Information Systems Audit (ISA), enabling him to effectively handle audits in a technology-intensive environment.

CA Prutha Bhesaniya is an Associate Member of ICAI and has recently joined the firm as one of its youngest partners. She is actively involved in routine operational activities, preparation of CMA data for banking and finance, and statutory and company audits compliance.
Her analytical approach and hands-on involvement in core assignments support the firm’s focus on quality, timeliness, and value-added service delivery.