Sandip Akde

About Sandip Akde

I still remember the nights when my father, a petrol pump watchman, would come home exhausted after a 12-hour shift, yet still smile and ask, “Beta, padhai kaisi chal rahi hai?”We didn’t have much, but we had belief.I was the first in my extended family to pass 12th grade. The dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant wasn’t just ambitious, it was almost unthinkable. The coaching fees alone were more than what my father earned in a month.But dreams don’t understand “impossible.”So, I joined an Earn & Learn scheme in college and worked three hours every day post-college, earning Rs. 20 per hour, borrowed money for classes, and learned to value every single opportunity that came my way. I even had to drop my M.Com midway, but not my determination.Years later, the same boy who once couldn’t afford coaching stood on a Josh Talks stage, sharing his CA journey with thousands of dreamers across India.Hi, I’m, a Chartered Accountant by profession and a believer that background should never decide your ceiling.Over the last 8.5 years, I have worked with top global firms including, & (), specializing in.But beyond audit and deadlines, what truly drives me is helping others rise, just like I once aspired to.That’s why I have spent the past few years helping them navigate interviews, choose the right career paths, and build confidence to chase opportunities they once thought were out of reach.Because I have lived that uncertainty, and I know what a single right conversation can change.Today, my mission is simple:To inspire young professionals to believe that where you start doesn’t define how far you can go.If my journey resonates with you, or if you’re a CA or CA aspirant seeking guidance, please feel free to connect with me at @.

Experience

1. Mentor

   CA Monk

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Hey Folks, I am now a mentor at CA Monk. CA Monk is a startup which helps pursuing and qualified CA community in developing the required skill set to get their dream Job. If you are looking for any kind of guidance, visit CA monk site. Your journey to professional excellence starts here.

Education

• University of Pune

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2009 — 2014

• CFA Institute

  CFA Level 2 Candidate

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Finance