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Our Leadership & Professionals
The strength of SPP & Co. lies in its people. Our firm is led by a dedicated
team of seven partners, each a specialist in their respective domain, who are collectively committed to
upholding the highest standards of professional excellence. They are supported by a formidable,
multi-disciplinary team of over 60 professionals who drive our client-centric approach.
Our Professional Team
The Power of Our Collective Expertise
The partners are supported by a dedicated and diverse team of over 60 professionals, including Chartered
Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost Accountants, Valuation Analysts, and audit associates. Our firm
fosters a culture of continuous learning and follows a structured, vertical-based approach, ensuring
that every client engagement is managed by a team with the right blend of skills and experience.
CA. S. Prabhu, FCA, FAFD, IP
Founding & Managing Partner
CA. S. Prabhu is the Founding and Managing Partner of SPP & Co. With a distinguished career spanning over
two decades, he has been the guiding force behind the firm's growth and its reputation for integrity and
strategic excellence. His practice is focused on providing high-level advisory to a diverse clientele,
including listed companies, large family-owned businesses, and industrial houses.
Prabhu specializes in structuring complex business reorganizations and providing robust corporate
governance frameworks. His unique combination of credentials as an Insolvency Professional, a Certified
Forensic Auditor, and an ICAI-certified Arbitrator gives him a multi-dimensional perspective on
navigating critical business challenges, from financial disputes to the strategic turnaround of stressed
enterprises.
Core Areas of Expertise:
- Statutory Audit & Assurance
- Direct Taxation & Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance & Business Reorganization
- Insolvency & Stressed Asset Advisory
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Key Professional Credentials:
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Certified in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD)
- Insolvency Professional (IBBI)
- Certified Arbitrator (ICAI)
CA. P. Prakash, FCA, RV (S&FA)
Founding Partner
CA. P. Prakash is a Founding Partner of SPP & Co. and a key leader in the firm's assurance and indirect
tax practices. With nearly two decades of experience, he provides critical financial, regulatory, and
managerial guidance to a wide array of clients, with a special focus on the startup ecosystem and the
banking sector.
Prakash leads the firm's Indirect Taxation vertical, adeptly handling GST compliance and litigation
matters. He also specializes in Bank & Financial Sector audits. As an IBBI Registered Valuer, he lends
his significant proficiency in business valuation and financial modeling to support clients through
fundraising, M&A, and complex regulatory compliance.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Indirect Taxation (GST) & Litigation Support
- Bank & Financial Sector Audits
- Statutory Audit & Assurance
- Business & Securities Valuation
- Startup & Managerial Advisory
Key Professional Credentials
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Registered Valuer - Securities or Financial Assets (IBBI)
CA. M. Suresh Kumar, FCA, RV (S&FA), IP
Senior Partner
CA. M. Suresh Kumar is a Senior Partner at SPP & Co. and a cornerstone of the firm's strategic advisory
practices. A Fellow Member of the ICAI with over 15 years of multifaceted experience, he brings a unique
blend of industry perspective and deep regulatory knowledge to his leadership role. He heads the firm's
Transaction Advisory, Valuation, and FEMA & International Transactions verticals.
Suresh is instrumental in guiding clients through complex, high-stakes scenarios. His expertise is
frequently sought after for M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and cross-border investment
strategies. As an Insolvency Professional, he has extensive hands-on experience in reviving distressed
entities, and as an IBBI Registered Valuer, he has led over 500 valuation assignments for diverse
regulatory and strategic purposes.
Core Areas of Expertise
- FEMA & International Transactions (FDI/ODI)
- Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring (IBC)
- Business & Securities Valuation
- Transaction Advisory & M&A Support
- Corporate & International Taxation
Key Professional Credentials
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Registered Valuer - Securities or Financial Assets (IBBI)
- Insolvency Professional (IBBI)
CA. G. Thanga Muniappan, ACA, FAFD, DISA
Partner
CA. G. Thanga Muniappan is a Partner at SPP & Co., specializing in the firm's assurance, risk advisory,
and forensic audit services. He brings a meticulous and analytical approach to helping clients
strengthen their internal control environments and enhance the integrity of their financial reporting
systems.
Muniappan has significant experience in managing Ind AS transitions and conducting complex process audits
to optimize operational efficiency. As a Certified Forensic Auditor, he leads specialized forensic
assignments and fraud detection engagements, providing critical insights for risk mitigation. His
expertise also extends to managing large-scale statutory and internal audits for a diverse portfolio of
corporate clients.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Internal Audit & Risk Controls
- Forensic Audits & Fraud Detection
- Ind AS Transition & Financial Reporting
- Statutory Assurance
- Business Process Re-engineering
Key Professional Credentials
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
- Certified in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD)
- Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA)
CA. S Sidharth, ACA, FAFD, C.Arb
Partner
CA. S Sidharth is a Partner at SPP & Co., with a primary focus on the firm's insolvency resolution,
litigation support, and business advisory practices. He specializes in corporate and personal insolvency
matters, representing clients in complex regulatory adjudications and alternative dispute resolution
proceedings.
As an ICAI Certified Arbitrator and a Certified Forensic Auditor, Sidharth plays a crucial role in
dispute resolution and conducting investigations. He actively represents clients in proceedings under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), providing strategic guidance throughout the resolution
process. He is also involved in corporate valuations and provides business advisory services to a range
of clients.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Proceedings
- Litigation Support & Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Valuations & Business Advisory
- Forensic Audits & Investigations
- Arbitration & Mediation
Key Professional Credentials
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
- Certified in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD)
- ICAI Certified Arbitrator (C.Arb)
- Certified Mediator (from IICA)
- Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (from IICA)
CA. Siva Shankar S., ACA
Partner
CA. Siva Shankar S. is a Partner at SPP & Co., playing a key leadership role in the firm's Audit and
Assurance practice. He is responsible for managing large and complex audit assignments for a diverse
client portfolio that includes listed companies, public sector undertakings, and private sector
corporates.
With a focus on enhancing quality and efficiency, Siva Shankar specializes in statutory and internal
audits, system audits, and fixed asset reviews. He is instrumental in standardizing the firm's audit
procedures and documentation best practices. He also oversees the training and professional development
of the audit teams, ensuring the highest standards of technical competence and quality control across
all engagements.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Statutory Audit & Assurance
- Internal Audit & Risk Management
- Direct & Indirect Taxation compliance and Advisory
- System Audits & Process Reviews
- Fixed Asset Management & Audits
- Audit Quality Control & Team Mentoring
Key Professional Credentials
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
CA. S. Ragul, ACA
Partner
CA. S. Ragul is a Partner at SPP & Co., specializing in firm’s Direct Tax practices. He brings a clarity-driven approach to professional practice, combining strong technical knowledge with exposure to income-tax assessments, reassessments, search, seizure and survey matters, tax audits, and complete compliance engagements. His work is centered to delivering structured, compliant, and commercially viable solutions while effectively managing tax and regulatory risk.
He works closely with clients as a strategic advisor, helping them anticipate issues, structure positions effectively, and navigate assessments and regulatory interactions. Through his crisp analysis and solution-oriented approach, he translates complex tax provisions into clear, actionable strategies that support informed decision making.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Direct Tax Advisory and Compliance
- Income -Tax Assessments, Reassessments, Dispute Resolution
- Search, Seizure and Survey Proceedings
- Tax Audits and Statutory Audits
- Transaction Structuring and Tax Planning
- Regulatory and Corporate Compliance Advisory
Professional Credentials
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
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