Vishal Agarwal, CA, CPA in

Vishal Agarwal, CA, CPA

Critic · DISC type C
Executive Managing Director at Citrin Cooperman India LLP
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Vishal Agarwal is a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (India) and CPA (USA) with over 22 years of experience. As Executive Managing Director and Head of India Offices at Citrin Cooperman, he specializes in leading and scaling global capability centers for audit, tax, and advisory functions, having previously held leadership roles at EY and PwC.

Outside of his professional commitments, Vishal is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family and loved ones. He balances a demanding career with a life full of vitality and exploration, prioritizing his well-being and personal relationships.

Interesting fact: When he started his career in the US tax industry after becoming a Chartered Accountant, his family was initially upset, viewing the move as a significant risk.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive Managing Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Personality Overview

How Vishal shows up

Critic
Objective Thinker
Negotiator

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Priorities

Topics Vishal cares about

Global Capability Centers
He has extensive experience building and leading multi-function offshore global capability centers in India for Big 4 accounting firms, focusing on quality, efficiency, and transformation.
AI in Accounting
Believes AI is the future of the industry, stating it will fill tax returns and allow teams to focus on review rather than just preparation.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Executive Managing Director
Citrin Cooperman India LLP
12-2019 - 1-2024
Executive Director
EY
3-2011 - 12-2019
Director and Tax Practice Leader
PwC Acceleration Centers in India
12-2009 - 3-2011
Assistant Vice President
Genpact
10-2007 - 12-2009
Tax Senior
Gumbiner Savett
In the press

Media appearances

CPAs Unplugged with Varun Jain – Featuring Vishal Agarwal, CA, CPA, Executive Managing Director, Citrin Cooperman India LLP. Featured in YouTube
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The Journey up the corporate ladder with Vishal Agarwal (Ex PwC ...). Featured in YouTube
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Education
2008 - 2009
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
1999 - 2002
Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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