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Prakash Sugandha

Bengaluru

Summary

Tax Associate with proven expertise in U.S. partnership taxation, GoSystem, and advanced Excel. Skilled in preparing and reviewing Federal & State K-1s, K-3s, and corporate/foreign returns for hedge funds, fund-of-funds, and private equity clients. Recognized for accuracy, compliance, client collaboration, and mentoring junior associates to improve team productivity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Associate III

Ernst & Young (EY), Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
  • - Prepared and reviewed Federal K-1s, State K-1s, and K-3s for private equity and hedge fund clients.
  • - Identified and resolved discrepancies in partner allocations and state reporting.
  • - Collaborated with senior associates and clients to clarify reporting requirements.
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex tax legislation, enhancing their decision-making processes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing tax laws to provide clients with accurate advice and strategies.

Tax Associate II

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Bengaluru
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • - Delivered compliant Federal & State K-1s, corporate/partnership/foreign returns, and extensions in GoSystem.
  • - Analyzed financial statements and prepared accurate tax work papers.
  • - Supported engagement management and collaborated on complex tax issues.
  • - Mentored junior associates, improving workflow and client engagement.

Junior Finance Controller (Internship)

SATS, Bengaluru
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in reviewing GST, TDS, preparing MIS reports, and ensuring RBI compliance by executing required ECB documentation while coordinating with auditors for financial statement finalization.
  • Supported budgeting and expense monitoring, along with handling day-to-day accounting tasks including TDS computation, payment processing, and preparation of invoices, purchase orders, and approval notes.

Education

MBA - Finance

ITM Business School
Mumbai
01.2023

BBA LLB - Accounting & Law

JIMS School of Law
Noida
01.2021

Skills

  • - Taxation: GoSystem, K-1s, K-3s, 1065, State K-1
  • - Technical: Advanced Excel, MIS Reporting, Compliance Documentation
  • - Core: US Partnership Taxation, Risk & Compliance, Client Collaboration
  • Tax compliance
  • State and local taxation

Accomplishments

    Received Squad Extraordinaire Certificate twice in EY

Languages

English – Advanced (C1)
Hindi – Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Tax Associate III

Ernst & Young (EY), Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current

Tax Associate II

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Bengaluru
05.2023 - 12.2024

Junior Finance Controller (Internship)

SATS, Bengaluru
05.2022 - 08.2022

MBA - Finance

ITM Business School

BBA LLB - Accounting & Law

JIMS School of Law
Prakash Sugandha