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Tapan Apte, a licensed Independent Practitioner, US CPA, possesses extensive expertise accumulated over a career spanning more than 30 years.

His diverse skill set encompasses areas such as financial accounting, fundraising, the preparation of financial statements, conducting due diligence, providing consulting and advisory services, initiating organizational re-structuring, creating projected financial statements, and conducting tax audits. With a wealth of experience and a strong track record, Tapan Apte is well-equipped to provide comprehensive financial and advisory services to his clients.

Professional Summary

Tapan Apte is a distinguished Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 30 years of experience in providing expert financial services across a variety of industries. Specializing in accounting, fundraising, financial forecasting, and advisory services, Tapan has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to both individuals and businesses in India and the United States. His extensive expertise spans across financial statement preparation, tax planning, audits, and organization restructuring, making him a trusted partner for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises.

Tapan’s global perspective, coupled with a deep understanding of Indian and U.S. financial regulations, allows him to provide comprehensive services that meet the unique needs of clients in diverse sectors. Whether serving as a Virtual CFO or advising on complex mergers and acquisitions, Tapan is committed to helping businesses achieve financial success and operational efficiency.

Key Services

Small Enterprises and Startups

Small Enterprises and Startups

Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation.
Cash flow management and budgeting to ensure financial health.
Tax planning and tax preparation services to optimize tax outcomes.
Designing and implementing MIS systems for effective financial reporting
Acting as a Virtual CFO to provide strategic financial guidance.
General Advisory Services

General Advisory Services

Developing systems for Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Providing financial forecasting and projections for business growth.
Advising on cost-saving measures and operational optimization.
Guiding investment opportunities in India for international clients.
Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and financial models for presentations to banks and venture capitalists.
IT Consulting and SOC Examinations

IT Consulting and SOC Examinations

Coaching clients on developing control objectives and narratives.
Assisting with the documentation of client-defined control objectives.
Conducting SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations (Type 1 and Type 2), ensuring compliance and system integrity.

Industry Expertise: Tapan Apte has worked extensively across a broad spectrum of industries, providing tailored financial solutions to meet the specific needs of each sector. His clients span industries such as:

Educational Background

State of Montana, USA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

State of Montana, USA
Savitribai Phule Pune University

Post-Graduate Diploma in Taxation

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bharathiar University

Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting

Bharathiar University
Institute of Management Education, Pune

Post-Graduate Program in Business Administration

Institute of Management Education, Pune
Pune University

Bachelor of Commerce

Pune University

Client-Centric Approach

Tapan Apte’s approach is rooted in understanding the unique challenges of each client and providing customized financial solutions that drive both compliance and growth. With a focus on building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency, Tapan is known for his proactive problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Whether you’re a startup looking for guidance in financial modelling or an established business seeking expert tax advice and auditing services, Tapan’s comprehensive expertise will ensure that your financial operations are optimized for success.

Tapan has been dedicated to coaching and reviewing client-prepared control objectives and narratives, providing independent assistance to document client-defined control objectives and narratives, and conducting SOC1, SOC2, and SOC3 examinations (including both type 1 and 2).

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SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 Audit

SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 Audit

ISMS Assessment

ISMS Assessment

Gap Assessment

Gap Assessment

Why SOC 2 Audit? There are several compelling reasons why companies choose to outsource their SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) audits:

Specialized Expertise: SOC 2 audits require a deep understanding of information security and control frameworks. Outsourcing to a qualified third-party provider allows organizations to leverage the expertise of professionals specialized in SOC 2 audits.
Specialized Expertise: SOC 2 audits require a deep understanding of information security and control frameworks. Outsourcing to a qualified third-party provider allows organizations to leverage the expertise of professionals specialized in SOC 2 audits.
Objective Perspective: External auditors provide an unbiased assessment of an organization's controls and security practices, free from internal influences, which enhances the credibility of the audit process and resulting SOC 2 report.
Objective Perspective: External auditors provide an unbiased assessment of an organization’s controls and security practices, free from internal influences, which enhances the credibility of the audit process and resulting SOC 2 report.
Resource Optimization: Outsourcing the audit allows organizations to allocate internal resources to core business activities and strategic initiatives while leaving the audit process to experienced professionals.
Resource Optimization: Outsourcing the audit allows organizations to allocate internal resources to core business activities and strategic initiatives while leaving the audit process to experienced professionals.
Efficiency and Timeliness: External auditors use established methodologies to conduct audits more efficiently, helping organizations meet audit deadlines and obtain SOC 2 reports within desired timeframes.
Efficiency and Timeliness: External auditors use established methodologies to conduct audits more efficiently, helping organizations meet audit deadlines and obtain SOC 2 reports within desired timeframes.
Valuable Insights: Third-party auditors offer valuable insights and best practices drawn from their experience working with diverse organizations and industries.
Valuable Insights: Third-party auditors offer valuable insights and best practices drawn from their experience working with diverse organizations and industries.
Cost-Effectiveness: Outsourcing eliminates the need to build and maintain an internal audit team, offering a potentially more cost-effective approach in the long run.
Cost-Effectiveness: Outsourcing eliminates the need to build and maintain an internal audit team, offering a potentially more cost-effective approach in the long run.

It’s important for organizations to select a reputable and qualified auditing firm when outsourcing SOC 2 audits to ensure effectiveness and compliance with necessary standards and guidelines.

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