James Varghese

About James Varghese

I’m a CPA and Audit Director at SetApartFS.com, leading the firm’s Audit Practice with a focus on crowdfunding (Reg CF & Reg A+) and private company audits. With over 17 years of experience across Big 4 multinational audits, mid-tier, and boutique firms, I bring deep U.S. GAAP expertise and a track record of helping growth-stage companies prepare investor-ready financials.I lead the firm\'s audit practice and my work centers on building scalable audit methodologies, strengthening quality controls, and guiding teams through inspection-ready audits that balance technical rigor with business realities. I partner closely with founders, CFOs, and boards to navigate complex accounting issues while supporting capital-raising goals. Founders should reach out when preparing for a crowdfunding raise or investor-backed audit—I know how to make the audit process efficient and aligned with your growth journey.

Experience

1. Audit Director

   Setapart Accountancy Corp

   Jun 2025 — Present

   I lead the direction of SetApart’s audit practice, shaping how we serve clients today and how we grow for tomorrow. My role combines strategy, quality, and client impact: setting the vision for our audits, building systems that keep us inspection-ready, and making sure our approach scales with the fast pace of crowdfunding.Alongside working with founders on Reg CF and Reg A+ offerings, I focus on strengthening firm-wide quality controls, navigating regulatory reviews, and mentoring our team. I also support business development, helping the firm expand its reach in the crowdfunding space while keeping every engagement efficient, transparent, and investor-ready.In short: I make sure SetApart’s audits don’t just meet standards; they help founders raise capital with confidence and position the firm for long-term success.

Education

• Delhi University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General

• Annamalai University

  Master’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Skills

• Auditing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Reporting
• Ifrs
• Income Tax
• Microsoft Excel
• Internal Audit
• Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• External Audit
• Assurance
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Us Gaap
• Gaap
• Management
• Tax
• Financial Analysis