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🎉 Celebrating One Year of M/s. KOMMINENI KUSHAL AND COMPANY, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS! 🎉 Exactly one year ago today, I embarked on a journey with a vision to create something impactful—M/s. KOMMINENI KUSHAL AND COMPANY, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS. It’s been a year filled with challenges, growth, and invaluable lessons. Starting a practice was no small feat. There were countless late nights, difficult decisions, and moments of uncertainty. Each challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow, pushing us to refine our approach and deepen our commitment to excellence. Through perseverance, dedication, and the unwavering support of clients, colleagues, and mentors, we’ve turned those challenges into stepping stones toward success. This journey has reaffirmed my belief that with hard work and a clear vision, the seemingly impossible becomes achievable. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Your trust and encouragement have been the cornerstone of our success. Here’s to many more years of growth, learning, and contributing to the success of our clients and community. #Anniversary #Success #CharteredAccountants #BusinessJourney #Gratitude

Passing the CPA exam on the first attempt with average scores above 95 is indeed an incredible accomplishment! I recently had the opportunity to discuss CPA study tips with Eleanna Lee (Weissman), an Elijah Watt Sells Award Winner! Watch our discussion on YouTube - https://lnkd.in/g2AsrZZ7

Congratulations to Alex Tetzlaff, CPA, for receiving this year's Young Professional Excellence Award! This award recognizes an individual age 35 or under who serves as an emerging and dynamic leader in the accounting profession. Watch Alex's video below to learn more about his background and past achievements in accounting. #Wisconsin #CPA #accounting #youngprofessional #excellence

To all professionals in the Internal Audit fraternity

When I was reading through the winning entries for this year's AVN Most Inspiring Accountant Awards, it was really striking that they all shared two factors: 1. They knew what they wanted to achieve 2. They put things in place to make it happen Which makes it sound very simple! Of course it also took a lot of hard work and commitment but those were the fundamentals for each firm. What do you think? Is that all it takes to be an award winning accountant? Anyway, I wrote an article about it for AccountingWEB.co.uk which you can read on the link in comments below.

When our founders launched D+L in 1974, they understood something that few accounting firms do: relationships are the real bottom line. That’s more than a catchy phrase—it’s the driving force behind everything we do. It’s important to be good at accounting, it’s important to be good at business, but ultimately, those are just tools that serve the real purpose behind what we do: building relationships, growing careers, supporting our clients. That’s what really matters.

🌟 Wednesday Wisdom: On the Eve of Recognition 🌟 As we find ourselves just one day away from the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, a moment of reflection and anticipation fills the air at our firm. It's an honour to stand among the shortlisted, recognized not just in one, but in two distinguished categories: Independent Firm of the Year and Niche Firm of the Year. 🏆 While the excitement is undeniable, today's wisdom revolves around the journey rather than the destination. Being shortlisted alongside some truly fantastic peers is a win in itself. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unique approach we bring to the table every day. 🌱 Winning would be the cherry on top, but it's the inclusion that truly warms our hearts. It reaffirms that what we're doing resonates within our industry and, more importantly, provides value to those we serve. This recognition is a reminder of why we started, why we persist, and why we'll continue to innovate and lead with integrity and passion. 💼 So, as we look forward to tomorrow's announcement, let's remember that success isn't solely measured by trophies or titles, but by the impact we make, the lives we touch, and the community we build and serve. Here's to celebrating every milestone, big or small, and to the continued pursuit of excellence, regardless of the outcome. 🌟 What are you wins this week? No matter how small they are? #WednesdayWisdom #YorkshireAccountancyAwards #CelebratingSuccess #Gratitude

🌟 Wednesday Wisdom: On the Eve of Recognition 🌟 As we find ourselves just one day away from the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards, a moment of reflection and anticipation fills the air at our firm. It's an honour to stand among the shortlisted, recognized not just in one, but in two distinguished categories: Independent Firm of the Year and Niche Firm of the Year. 🏆 While the excitement is undeniable, today's wisdom revolves around the journey rather than the destination. Being shortlisted alongside some truly fantastic peers is a win in itself. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unique approach we bring to the table every day. 🌱 Winning would be the cherry on top, but it's the inclusion that truly warms our hearts. It reaffirms that what we're doing resonates within our industry and, more importantly, provides value to those we serve. This recognition is a reminder of why we started, why we persist, and why we'll continue to innovate and lead with integrity and passion. 💼 So, as we look forward to tomorrow's announcement, let's remember that success isn't solely measured by trophies or titles, but by the impact we make, the lives we touch, and the community we build and serve. Here's to celebrating every milestone, big or small, and to the continued pursuit of excellence, regardless of the outcome. 🌟 What are you wins this week? No matter how small they are? #WednesdayWisdom #YorkshireAccountancyAwards #CelebratingSuccess #Gratitude

In March 2024, I was elected as the employee member of the Board of Directors (BoD) of F-Secure, for a one-year tenure. Many of the questions I've gotten from colleagues during this time are either directly or indirectly about the dynamics between the Board and the Leadership Team (LT): “How does the Board measure success or failure of any high level guideline and how specific do they get in terms of steps and milestones?” Or “How do they approve or reject proposals from LT and do they provide any direction?” And the answer to all these questions is that it’s complicated and it varies. 😎 There are things the Board is asked to decide on, there are things it advises on, and there are things it is merely informed on. Each topic is handled in cooperation with the company leadership. The Board requests material on topics ABC, has questions and consults the LT and similarly, the company leadership consults the Board on topics and decisions, presents material on topics ABC - from product strategy to SaaS metrics - and informs the Board on business or operational decisions the leadership has taken. The takeaway here is that the Board is not a group of outsiders, dropping in once a quarter to dispense wisdom/decisions from an ivory tower, but instead it’s a group of highly motivated people with decades of experience in the industry that has a continuous, open and creative working relationship with the CEO, the LT, and a number of other people within the company. As a side note, not everyone on the Board participates in the decision preparations for all topics. There are currently two permanent committees within the BoD at F-Secure: the Audit Committee and the Personnel and Nomination Committee, for preparing their respective topics for decision making in the BoD. These committees handle a lot of the topics that are legal obligations of the BoD of a publicly traded company, but require expert knowledge on such things as accounting to prepare and decide properly. I also got questions about my role on the Board, and what I wish to accomplish during my year there. It is everything from personal growth to genuinely wanting to help the Board and LT make better informed decisions by providing more resolution, more pixels to the employee experience of various strategic decision. But the statement that most resonates with me was actually made by Risto Siilasmaa who, during my interview round for the board, explained (to paraphrase him): “the fellow board member position exists partially because it offers the company the opportunity to continuously increase the number of people in the company who have a full understanding of how the company works, from the BoD level to individual contributors.” And that makes a company, this company, F-Secure, decidedly healthier and overall more robust. (Picture added because it's what DALL-E 3 thinks a Board of Dire(e)ctors looks like, and it was too good to pass up on. Note the distinguished "Max Poople" 😅 )

"Embarking on the journey to become a Chartered Accountant is not just about mastering complex concepts; it's a transformative experience that builds resilience, discipline, and strategic thinking. As CA Kushal Lodha emphasizes in Acing CA, success in this field requires more than hard work; it demands a mindset that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. Each obstacle encountered along the way teaches invaluable lessons, shaping us into professionals capable of navigating the complexities of finance and business. By staying consistent and committed, we not only pave our path to success but also cultivate the ability to inspire others in this challenging yet rewarding journey. Let's embrace this adventure with passion and perseverance, transforming our dreams into reality!"