Aakriti Goyal
About Aakriti Goyal
Aakriti Goyal is a Senior Associate in Transaction Services - Financial Due Diligence at KPMG India, where she specializes in buy-side and sell-side due diligence. She has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at BSR & Co. LLP and KPMG Qatar, and holds a Chartered Accountant designation along with a Bachelor and Master of Commerce.
Work at KPMG India
Aakriti Goyal currently holds the position of Senior Associate in the Transaction Services - Financial Due Diligence (TS - FDD) team at KPMG India. She has been with the firm since 2022 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In her role, she assists leading private equity firms and strategic corporates in their investment and acquisition strategies across various sectors. Her expertise lies in providing buy-side and sell-side due diligence services, which are critical for informed decision-making in financial transactions.
Previous Experience at BSR & Co. LLP
Prior to her current role, Aakriti Goyal worked at BSR & Co. LLP for a total of five years, from 2016 to 2021. She began as a Staff Accountant and progressed to the position of Assistant Manager before leaving in 2022. During her tenure, she gained significant experience in accounting and financial advisory services. Her responsibilities included managing client accounts and providing insights into financial performance, which laid a strong foundation for her subsequent work in transaction advisory.
Education and Expertise
Aakriti Goyal holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from NM College of Commerce and Economics, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. She further pursued a Master of Commerce, completing Part I at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics from 2019 to 2020, and Part II at the University of Mumbai from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she is a Chartered Accountant, having completed her studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2015 to 2019. Aakriti is also a CFA Level 3 candidate, focusing on equity, portfolio management, and fixed income.
International Experience in Qatar
In 2020, Aakriti Goyal briefly worked as an Associate at KPMG Qatar for a duration of two months. This international experience contributed to her understanding of global financial markets and enhanced her professional skills in a diverse work environment. Her time in Doha allowed her to engage with different clients and broaden her perspective on transaction advisory services.
Background in Music
Aakriti Goyal is a trained Indian classical singer, having obtained a diploma in Indian classical music (Sangeet Ratna) from Raja Mansingh Tomar University. This musical training has played a role in her personal development, fostering qualities such as compassion and persistence. Her background in music complements her professional endeavors, showcasing her diverse skill set.