Advancing Professional Excellence in Public Auditing, Accountability, Public Finance and Governance

A constituent Chapter of the Institute of Public Auditors of India (IPAI), the Gujarat Chapter serves as a professional platform dedicated to auditing, accounting, financial management, governance, evaluation, research, training and advisory services.

About IPAI

The Institute of Public Auditors of India (IPAI), established in 1996, is a not-for-profit professional institution comprising specialists in public auditing, accounting and public finance. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India serve as the ex-officio Patron of the Institute.

With a national presence through its Regional Chapters and a membership base of over 2,600 professionals, IPAI promotes professional excellence, knowledge sharing, research, capacity building and consultancy in areas relating to public accountability, governance and financial management.

Vision

To be the premier institution and Centre of Excellence in the field of Public Auditing, Accountability and Public Finance.

Core Values

Professionalism • Objectivity • Integrity • Reliability

About Gujarat Chapter

Based at Audit Bhavan, Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Chapter brings together serving and retired professionals with extensive experience in public audit, accounting, financial management, governance and institutional oversight.

The Chapter undertakes professional engagements across Government departments, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions, educational bodies, development organizations and other entities requiring specialized audit, evaluation and advisory support.

National Assignments & Collaborative Engagements

Members of the Gujarat Chapter actively participate in multidisciplinary assignments coordinated by IPAI Headquarters across various States and sectors, contributing their expertise in audit, evaluation, governance, research and institutional development.

Representative National Assignments

  • ● Internal Audit of Prasar Bharati Units including All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan, Mumbai.
  • ● Internal Audit of the Regional Office of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Pune.
  • ● Inspection and Review of FCRA-registered NGOs in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
  • ● Outcome Study of Tribal Education Programmes implemented by Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (GSTES), Gandhinagar.
  • ● Finance Commission-related assignment concerning performance grant incentives for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Maharashtra.
  • ● Study relating to Remodeling of Inspection and Peer Review Wings of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
  • ● Preparation of MCQ Banks and allied academic support work relating to the SAS Examination of the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.

Recent Projects & Initiatives

Publications & Knowledge Resources

Professional articles, presentations, newsletters, reports, seminar proceedings and knowledge resources relating to public audit, governance, financial management and accountability.

Quick Facts

  • Established in 1996
  • Patron: Comptroller & Auditor General of India
  • 19 Regional Chapters
  • 2,600+ Members Nationwide
  • 100+ Professional Engagements
  • Audit Bhavan, Ahmedabad
  • 54 Members
  • PAN & GST Registered Chapter

Leadership

President
Shri Deepak Kapoor
Ex-Officio President, IAAS
Vice President
Shri Rajesh Vyas
Vice President, IAAS (Retd)
Secretary
Shri Maulik Patel
Secretary
 
Treasurer
Shri Shankar Tewani
Treasurer