Building Due Diligence and Compliance Foundations at BDO India
Developed financial analysis, GST compliance, and due diligence skills across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and services clients
Ishita Kansal
Investment Banking Analyst at Soonicorn Ventures
From their time as
Article Trainee
BDO India • 2023 - 2024
Overview
Before moving into venture capital, Ishita spent a year at BDO India building the compliance and analytical foundations that would underpin her later investment work. The firm served clients across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and services, giving her broad exposure to how businesses of different shapes operate financially.
The Story
Before moving into venture capital, Ishita spent a year at BDO India building the compliance and analytical foundations that would underpin her later investment work. The firm served clients across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and services, giving her broad exposure to how businesses of different shapes operate financially.
She managed GST compliance for a diverse client base, overseeing return preparation, reconciling input tax credit claims, and representing clients in GST audits. She also advised clients on tax structures and exemptions.
Alongside compliance, she contributed to due diligence and advisory engagements, producing actionable compliance reports and supporting audit work under indirect tax laws. This cross-sector exposure gave her a grounded understanding of financial operations before she moved into evaluating startups.