Grow With YM Shah & Co.
We're more than a CA firm — we're a learning community where every team member is challenged, supported, and celebrated. If you love numbers, law, and making a real difference for clients, you'll feel right at home.
"At YM Shah & Co., we believe the best professionals are made through complete exposure, not narrow specialisation. Whether you join us as an intern or a full-time team member, you'll leave knowing the full landscape of chartered accountancy — and carrying the values of respect, care, and quiet confidence that define who we are."
Our Culture
What Makes YM Shah Different
We've been practising for over three decades, and in that time we've built a team culture that values kindness as much as competence — because both matter equally to our clients and to each other.
Learn Everything
We don't silo people into departments. Every team member gets exposure to tax, audit, GST, company law, NRI advisory, and more — because a well-rounded CA is a confident CA.
Respect & Warmth
We greet everyone — client or colleague — with politeness and a soft voice. Hierarchy exists on paper; in practice, every question is welcome and every person is heard.
Ownership Culture
You'll be assigned real responsibilities from day one — not just photocopying or filing. We trust our people, and that trust drives everyone to deliver their personal best.
Continuous Learning
Tax law changes constantly. We stay sharp together — through internal discussions, study circles, and a culture where reading the latest CBDT notification is a habit, not a chore.
Work-Life Balance
We work hard during season time — and we acknowledge it. Outside peak periods, we maintain sensible hours and respect everyone's personal time and wellbeing.
Ethical Always
ICAI's Code of Ethics isn't just a rulebook — it's our compass. We take independence, confidentiality, and integrity seriously in everything we do, every single day.
Internship Programme
A Different Kind of Articleship
Our internship isn't about sitting in one corner doing the same task repeatedly. It's a structured journey through the full practice of a Chartered Accountant.
What We Offer
Holistic. Hands-On. Human.
At YM Shah, we've made a deliberate choice: no departmental silos. Instead of being confined to "only GST" or "only audit", every intern rotates through all service areas. You'll understand how income tax, GST, corporate law, and advisory all connect — and you'll be a much stronger CA for it. Alongside learning, you'll be given specific responsibilities you own completely.
🔄 Rotation-Based Learning
Systematic exposure to all practice areas — tax, GST, audit, company compliance, FEMA, NRI advisory — so you build a complete skillset.
✅ Real Responsibilities
You'll own specific client tasks, filing deadlines, and work products. This isn't shadowing — it's doing, with proper guidance alongside.
👨🏫 Direct Mentorship
Work directly with the partners and senior staff, not just through intermediaries. Questions are always welcome — curiosity is celebrated here.
📋 ICAI Articleship Compliant
Fully compliant with ICAI articleship requirements. Your training diary is taken seriously and your exposure log reflects genuine, varied experience.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn & Experience
Every intern at YM Shah gets genuine, hands-on experience across these six areas. You won't just observe — you'll actively participate in client work under proper supervision.
🧾 Income Tax
- ITR preparation & filing for individuals, firms, companies
- TDS compliance — returns, challans, Form 16
- Tax planning, deductions, and capital gains
- Assessment proceedings & notices
- Income Tax Portal navigation
📦 GST
- Monthly GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filings
- Annual return (GSTR-9) and reconciliation
- GST refund claims — exports & inverted duty
- E-way bills and e-invoicing
- GST audit and scrutiny support
🏢 Audit & Assurance
- Statutory audit under Companies Act
- Tax audit under Section 44AB
- Internal audit and process reviews
- Working paper preparation
- Audit report drafting
🏛️ Corporate & MCA
- Company / LLP incorporation
- ROC filings — annual returns, MGT-7, AOC-4
- Board resolutions and statutory registers
- Director appointments and compliance
- MCA21 portal work
🌐 NRI & FEMA
- NRI income tax filing and DTAA application
- NRE / NRO account compliance
- Repatriation and remittance procedures
- FEMA provisions and RBI approvals
- Form 15CA / 15CB preparation
⚖️ Tax Litigation
- Drafting replies to IT and GST notices
- Preparing appeals — CIT(A), ITAT
- Research on case laws and judgements
- Attending hearings (observation / support)
- Understanding faceless assessment process
A Typical Day
Life Inside the Office
No two days are the same — but here's a feel for how a typical working day flows at YM Shah.
Morning Check-In & Task Planning
The day begins calmly. Tea is made, and each team member reviews their task list for the day. The senior gives a brief overview of any priority matters — client deadlines, new notices received, or upcoming hearings.
Client Work & Filings
This is the heart of the day — preparing tax returns, working on GST filings, compiling audit working papers, or drafting replies to notices. Interns work on their assigned tasks, referring to seniors when they hit a question.
Relaxed Together
Lunch is a shared, relaxed moment. Conversations range from client matters to CA exam tips to what's happening in the news. It's an important part of building the team's warmth.
Learning, Reviews & New Work
Afternoons often involve reviews with the senior, learning sessions on a specific topic, attending client meetings, or working through the afternoon pile of documents. Questions asked in the afternoon are as welcome as those in the morning.
Close of Day & Tomorrow's Prep
The day winds down with a quick status check — what was completed, what needs follow-up tomorrow. Interns update their training diary. The atmosphere is relaxed and the team leaves on time on most days.
Professional Conduct
How We Carry Ourselves
Our conduct reflects the trust our clients place in us. We ask every team member — intern or partner — to uphold these standards with sincerity, not rigidity.
Dress — Clean & Calm
We prefer whites and pastel colours — light blues, soft creams, mint greens, pale pinks. Clothing should be neat, ironed, and modest. Smart casuals work well; overly bright or casual attire is best avoided in the office.
Language — Polite & Clear
We speak with care — to clients, seniors, and each other. Polite language is not just expected, it's valued. We say please and thank you, and we ensure our words are never hurried or dismissive.
Voice — Soft & Composed
Our office is a calm space. A soft, measured voice signals confidence and composure — qualities every CA needs. Loud conversations or phone calls are taken outside the main workspace.
Punctuality — Always
We respect each other's time. Arriving on time — for work, for meetings, for deadlines — is one of the simplest and most important ways we show professionalism and care.
Focus — Phones Away
During working hours, personal mobile usage is kept minimal. When clients are present, phones are put away entirely. We give our full attention to the work and people in front of us.
Confidentiality — Sacred
Client information is never discussed outside the office. Financial details, personal data, or ongoing matters are treated with the same seriousness as a doctor treats patient records. Always.
Our Preferred Colour Palette for Dress
What We Offer
Perks & Benefits
We're a boutique firm — we may not have a gym or a pool table, but we offer something more lasting.
CA Exam Flexibility
Study leave for CA intermediate and final exams is granted generously. Your exams are as important to us as they are to you.
Diverse Client Base
From GST exporters to NRI investors to listed companies — you'll encounter real, varied client situations that textbooks never fully capture.
Strong ICAI Record
Your articleship experience logs will reflect genuine, varied work — useful for ICAI documentation and your future career narrative.
Small Team, Big Bond
In a small team, you get direct access to the partners. You're never invisible here — your work is seen, acknowledged, and appreciated.
Open Communication
No formal bureaucracy for a simple question. Walk up, ask, discuss. The senior's door is open — literally and figuratively.
Stipend for Interns
A fair monthly stipend is provided to all articleship interns, reviewed periodically based on performance and year of articleship.
Work Reference Letter
On completing your tenure, a detailed reference letter reflecting your actual experience and conduct is provided — a valuable career asset.
Good Tea & Good Company
The small things matter. Morning chai, birthday celebrations, and a genuinely warm team — we take care of that too.
Ready to Join Our Team?
We're always open to meeting passionate, sincere, and curious candidates. Whether you're a CA student looking for articleship or a qualified professional seeking a warm and meaningful workplace — we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV & a short note about yourself
We'll schedule a casual introductory call
A brief in-person or virtual meeting
Welcome to the YM Shah family 🎉
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