In this episode of Panoptic Conversations, we sit down with the ever-impressive Hardik Madhiwalla. A Chartered Accountant with experience at Big Four firms like EY and a stint with the Tamil Nadu government , Hardik is now gearing up for a major leap—pursuing his master's and PhD in finance in the US. 🏛️
We explore many fascinating career paths for a CA, delving into the challenges and opportunities that come with working at prestigious firms and within the government sector. Hardik shares his journey, from navigating corporate corridors to influencing policy-making at the state and central level! Expect insights on the intersection of finance, governance, and the academic pursuits that lie ahead for him.
Whether you're an aspiring CA, a policy enthusiast, or just curious about the diverse paths a finance career can take, this episode is packed with knowledge, experiences, and plenty of thought-provoking moments. 🎙️
Opportunities 📈
- Social Change Fellowship (https://acumenacademy.org/fellowship/)
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Fellowship (https://www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp/)
- mByom (https://mbyom.com/join-our-team)
- GDI Partners (https://www.gdipartners.in/)
- Brij Disa Center for Data Science and AI (https://www.iima.ac.in/faculty-research/centers/Brij-Disa-Centre-for-Data-Science-and-Artificial-Intelligence)
Resources 📖
- Account Aggregator Network (https://sahamati.org.in/)
- 2024 Union Budget - Credit Support Scheme for MSMEs (https://www.business-standard.com/budget/news/budget-announces-package-for-msmes-to-make-them-globally-competitive-124072301421_1.html)
Too long? Jump to your favourite part
- (00:53) Who is Hardik?
- (05:41) What, Why and How of CA
- (43:24) Working as a Consultant
- (53:30) Tax India: Citizen vs the State
- (01:19:42) Tamil Nadu days: Cultural Shift, Bureaucracy and more!
- (01:42:18) Gory Government Policy Implementation Details
- (02:28:48) Research in Finance
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Bimonthly
- PublishedAugust 26, 2024 at 3:11 PM UTC
- Length2h 42m
- Season2
- Episode5
- RatingClean