Chandra Prakash
About Chandra Prakash
Chandra Prakash serves as the Corporate Controller at Czinger Vehicles, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, with a background in various leadership roles across multiple companies, including Picarro, Inc. and Deloitte.
Work at Czinger Vehicles
Chandra Prakash currently serves as the Corporate Controller at Czinger Vehicles, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Accounting at the same company for three months earlier in 2023. Both positions are based in Torrance, California.
Experience at Picarro, Inc.
Chandra Prakash has extensive experience at Picarro, Inc., where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Associate Controller from 2017 to 2023, managing financial reporting and accounting functions. Before that, he was the Sr. Manager of Revenue, Reporting, and Technical Accounting from 2015 to 2017, and he started at Picarro as Manager of Revenue, Reporting, and Technical Accounting for nine months in 2014. His tenure at Picarro contributed to his expertise in revenue recognition and technical accounting.
Background in Accounting and Finance
Chandra Prakash has a solid educational background in finance. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IBS Hyderabad, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nautical Science from T.S. Chanakya, completing his studies from 1999 to 2002. His academic qualifications support his extensive experience in accounting and finance roles.
Expertise in Accounting Standards
Chandra Prakash possesses significant expertise in various accounting standards, including ASC 840 and ASC 842 related to lease accounting. He is also knowledgeable in ASC 605, which covers software revenue recognition and multiple element arrangements. His specialization extends to ASC 718 and 123R concerning stock-based compensation. This expertise is crucial for his roles in corporate finance and accounting.
Professional Experience at Deloitte
Chandra Prakash began his career at Deloitte, where he worked as an Auditor from 2008 to 2014. During his six years at Deloitte, he gained valuable experience in auditing practices and financial compliance, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in corporate accounting and finance.