Governing Body
USA
The Governing Board of the ACFE India Chapter plays a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction and ensuring the effective governance of our association. Comprised of seasoned professionals with vast experience in fraud examination, investigation, and prevention, the board members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Their collective efforts ensure that the chapter remains at the forefront of the fight against fraud, both in India and globally.
Our board is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our endeavors. They work to provide leadership and guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development among our members. By driving key initiatives, organizing training sessions, and advocating for the importance of fraud prevention, the Governing Board ensures that the ACFE India Chapter remains a dynamic and influential force in the field of fraud examination.
Below, you will find the profiles of our esteemed board members, each of whom brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to our mission.
Surinder Kumar Bansal
(President, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: B. Sc., FCA, AIIA (USA), CFE, AHIA
Professional Summary: Mr. Bansal is the founding partner of Bansal & Co LLP He has 40+ years of taxation laws, mergers and acquisitions, assurance and advisory experience. Mr. Bansal has played leadership roles in his career mentoring large teams, serving global clients & developing practice innovations. He has held various offices of the professional bodies such as Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Founding and present President of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) India Chapter and has also served on various Technical and Taxation Committees of ASSOCHAM and PHD chambers. He is also a Business Valuer.
He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Association of Certified Fraud Examiner USA, Institute of Internal Auditors USA, Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors USA, International Fiscal Association (Netherlands) and India Council of Arbitration Mr. Bansal has chaired many technical sessions on the bank audits and has also organized seminars and conferences of national and international level in India and abroad regarding audits, Direct Taxes, company law, etc. He currently leads a large multi-talented team & is involved in adding value to clients across sectors.
Surinder Kumar Bansal
(President, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: B. Sc., FCA, AIIA (USA), CFE, AHIA
Professional Summary: Mr. Bansal is the founding partner of Bansal & Co LLP He has 40+ years of taxation laws, mergers and acquisitions, assurance and advisory experience. Mr. Bansal has played leadership roles in his career mentoring large teams, serving global clients & developing practice innovations. He has held various offices of the professional bodies such as Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Founding and present President of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) India Chapter and has also served on various Technical and Taxation Committees of ASSOCHAM and PHD chambers. He is also a Business Valuer.
He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Association of Certified Fraud Examiner USA, Institute of Internal Auditors USA, Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors USA, International Fiscal Association (Netherlands) and India Council of Arbitration Mr. Bansal has chaired many technical sessions on the bank audits and has also organized seminars and conferences of national and international level in India and abroad regarding audits, Direct Taxes, company law, etc. He currently leads a large multi-talented team & is involved in adding value to clients across sectors.
Mr. Sharad Kumar Saxena
(General Secretary, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: CFE, Phd in Ethics Management, Phd in Law, Chartered Secretary (ACIS-UK), Certified Internal Quality Auditor, Master of Laws (LLM-UOL UK), MBA Economic Administration and Financial Management, Bachelor of Commerce
Professional Summary: Mr. Saxena, a retired Indian Foreign Service diplomat, is a seasoned Fraud Examiner, Management Consultant, and Forensic Accountant, with over 24 years of experience. His diverse career spans roles in international diplomacy, commercial advisory, investigation audits, forensic accounts, corporate governance, trade and commerce, and training human resources.
As a Diplomat, he acquired the knowledge and industry/sectoral experience, notably, in the Commercial Department of a Heavy Industry Company, Forensic and Investigation Audits with Audit firms and Departments. His work as Parliamentary official and International Relations Expert makes him a highly respected figure in both the corporate and government sectors.
As a CFE Trainer and lecturer, Mr. Saxena is known as a strong communicator and thought provoker who encourages creative thinking among the audience, an excellent motivator, guide philosopher and mentor to his audience. He has contributed significantly to training and mentoring professionals across various institutions, including international fraud committees, higher education bodies, and numerous workshops and pays attention to overall growth of institutions he trains at.
Mr. Saxena has over 30 publications in peer reviewed journal articles on the topic of corporate governance, fraud, financial management, sustainable growth, and the likes. He also serves as the chairperson for a number of committees, nationally and internationally.
Mr. Mukesh Arya
(Director of Training & Treasurer, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: CFE, CIA, LL.B., FCMA (chartered), IA&AS, B.Com (Hons)
Professional Summary: Mr. Mukesh Arya, is a strategic professional with 45 years of experience of governance, risk management, auditing, evaluation, investigation, ethics management, anticorruption, accountability, internal controls and capacity building. He has in-depth professional experience in oversight bodies of the national governments, United Nations and private sector.
He piloted several capacity development projects in Africa, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Mr. Arya steered 10 to 1600 staff offices with responsibilities that involved administrative tact, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity across the globe. He has lectured regularly across the globe and extensively published. His select publications can be accessed at the www.linkedin.com//in/mukesharya55/
He served as an independent member of the WHO and WIPO governance committees at Geneva and Chair of the Audit Committee of HUDCO, an Indian SOE, Director and treasurer of the India chapter of ACFE. Currently, he is on the Board of African Capacity Building Foundation, Harare (ACBF). Continuing as founder Managing Director and CEO of Red Flag OCS Ltd since Jan 2010, his passion remains ethics, investigation and mentoring new talents.
Mr. Sumit Makhija
(Vice President, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: CFE, Phd in Ethics Management, Phd in Law, Chartered Secretary (ACIS-UK), Certified Internal Quality Auditor, Master of Laws (LLM-UOL UK), MBA Economic Administration and Financial Management, Bachelor of Commerce
Professional Summary: Mr. Saxena, a retired Indian Foreign Service diplomat, is a seasoned Fraud Examiner, Management Consultant, and Forensic Accountant, with over 24 years of experience. His diverse career spans roles in international diplomacy, commercial advisory, investigation audits, forensic accounts, corporate governance, trade and commerce, and training human resources.
As a Diplomat, he acquired the knowledge and industry/sectoral experience, notably, in the Commercial Department of a Heavy Industry Company, Forensic and Investigation Audits with Audit firms and Departments. His work as Parliamentary official and International Relations Expert makes him a highly respected figure in both the corporate and government sectors.
As a CFE Trainer and lecturer, Mr. Saxena is known as a strong communicator and thought provoker who encourages creative thinking among the audience, an excellent motivator, guide philosopher and mentor to his audience. He has contributed significantly to training and mentoring professionals across various institutions, including international fraud committees, higher education bodies, and numerous workshops and pays attention to overall growth of institutions he trains at.
Mr. Saxena has over 30 publications in peer reviewed journal articles on the topic of corporate governance, fraud, financial management, sustainable growth, and the likes. He also serves as the chairperson for a number of committees, nationally and internationally.
Mr. Chetan Dalal
(Director, ACFE India Chapter)
Qualifications: CFE, FCA, CIA, CISA
Professional Summary:Pioneer in forensic accounting and fraud investigations in India, Mr. Dalal is the first CFE from Mumbai, 1998 and a core part of the first research project for Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) on fraud detection in 1999.
With over 38 years of professional audit experience, he specializes in Internal Audit, Fraud Detection and Investigations and has extensive work experience in insurance claims, whistleblower complaints, and allegations of corrupt practices.
Mr. Dalal is also an avid writer and author of several professional articles and books including “Gita for Professionals”. Specifically, in 2021 he authored the first ever AUDIO_VISUAL book on forensic accounting. Propounded a new theory “the Theory of Inverse Logic “in the audio visual book on forensic accounting. The book embeds 10 videos of case studies. Conducted the first ever course for ICAI on Forensic Accounting in 2009 and again in 2012 in Hyderabad.
Presently a global investigation specialist operating from Mumbai, India. Served since 2009 on the Board of the Managing Committee of the India Merchants Chamber Banking Finance and Insurance Committee. In addition, he also provides training for Fraud Detection and Investigation and has conducted several courses for CAs for the ICAI – IT Committee across India in all metro cities