Faculty
CA. N S N Pillai – Lead Faculty – CIA
Having more than 30 years of experience in the industry, NSN’s domain expertise covers Finance, Accounts, Internal Audit, and Information Security & Risk Management. He has been conducting training programs for Ashok Leyland engineers for over a decade. NSN has been closely associated with the Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), as a lead faculty conducting programs for Information Security. His educational endeavors include numerous training programs in cyber laws, information security and risk management, ISO 27001 and other allied IT security subjects. To add to his credit, is the string of qualifications of NSN: CA; DISA (ICAI), CISA; CISM (ISACA,USA); CIA (IIA,USA) ITIL (Foundation) along with the Microsoft Security Strategy award.
CA. N S N Pillai – Lead Faculty – CIA
Having more than 30 years of experience in the industry, NSN’s domain expertise covers Finance, Accounts, Internal Audit, and Information Security & Risk Management. He has been conducting training programs for Ashok Leyland engineers for over a decade. NSN has been closely associated with the Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), as a lead faculty conducting programs for Information Security. His educational endeavors include numerous training programs in cyber laws, information security and risk management, ISO 27001 and other allied IT security subjects. To add to his credit, is the string of qualifications of NSN: CA; DISA (ICAI), CISA; CISM (ISACA,USA); CIA (IIA,USA) ITIL (Foundation) along with the Microsoft Security Strategy award.
Prof. P.R.Vittal – Faculty-Quantitative Aptitude-CA-Foundation
P R Vittal is a postgraduate professor in mathematics at Ramakrishna Mission, Vivekananda College, Chennai. He retired as the principal of the college in 1996.
His vast experience in teaching includes: as a visiting professor at Western Carolina University, USA; research work in coordination with a number of universities in USA and Canada.
At present, R.Vittal is a visiting professor in the Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Chennai, The Institute of Technology and Management – Chennai, National Management School – Chennai and research guide in Management Science in BITS, Pilani. He has 30 research papers in reputed international & national journals and has guided a number of students for M.Phil and Ph.D. He is a fellow of Tamil Nadu Academy of Sciences. His topics of Research have been Probability, Stochastic Processes, Operations Research, Differential Equations and Supply Chain Management. In addition, he has authored 26 books in Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research.
Prof. P.R.Vittal – Faculty-Quantitative Aptitude-CA-Foundation
P R Vittal is a postgraduate professor in mathematics at Ramakrishna Mission, Vivekananda College, Chennai. He retired as the principal of the college in 1996.
His vast experience in teaching includes: as a visiting professor at Western Carolina University, USA; research work in coordination with a number of universities in USA and Canada.
At present, R.Vittal is a visiting professor in the Department of Statistics, University of Madras, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Chennai, The Institute of Technology and Management – Chennai, National Management School – Chennai and research guide in Management Science in BITS, Pilani. He has 30 research papers in reputed international & national journals and has guided a number of students for M.Phil and Ph.D. He is a fellow of Tamil Nadu Academy of Sciences. His topics of Research have been Probability, Stochastic Processes, Operations Research, Differential Equations and Supply Chain Management. In addition, he has authored 26 books in Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research.
CA. G P Kasthuri Rangan – Faculty – CA Intermediate & Final Advanced Accountancy & Financial Reporting
A Chartered Accountant backed by a BSc in Mathematics from University of Madras, Kasthuri Rangan is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Partner in M/s Kasthuri Associates, Chartered Accountants. As a renowned faculty in Financial Accounting & Direct Taxation, he is a visiting faculty in SIRC of ICAI, SIRC of ICSI & SIRC of ICWAI, faculty in Department of Central Excise & Service Tax, faculty for Accounts in Sales Tax Department. His industrial experience with one of the Industry-majors(BHEL) along with his close Association with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- through regular Paper presentations, makes him one of the right leads for the IPCC students.
CA. G P Kasthuri Rangan – Faculty – CA Intermediate & Final Advanced Accountancy & Financial Reporting
A Chartered Accountant backed by a BSc in Mathematics from University of Madras, Kasthuri Rangan is a Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Partner in M/s Kasthuri Associates, Chartered Accountants. As a renowned faculty in Financial Accounting & Direct Taxation, he is a visiting faculty in SIRC of ICAI, SIRC of ICSI & SIRC of ICWAI, faculty in Department of Central Excise & Service Tax, faculty for Accounts in Sales Tax Department. His industrial experience with one of the Industry-majors(BHEL) along with his close Association with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- through regular Paper presentations, makes him one of the right leads for the IPCC students.
Dr.V . Seshadri- Faculty – All Laws – CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final
A post graduate in Economics, Law and a PhD. in Economics, Dr V.Seshadri is accredited with other post graduate qualifications in Personnel Management, Labour Laws and Public Administration. In addition, he is a recipient of the Kulapathi medal for having secured the first position in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Diploma. With almost four decades of academic and administrative experience in the public sector and in autonomous bodies, he is at present, a faculty in Law in the CA Institute at Chennai. This apart, he is also a visiting faculty in business schools handling subjects in Managerial economics, Business environment and Law, for MBA students.
Dr.V . Seshadri- Faculty – All Laws – CA Foundation, Intermediate & Final
A post graduate in Economics, Law and a PhD. in Economics, Dr V.Seshadri is accredited with other post graduate qualifications in Personnel Management, Labour Laws and Public Administration. In addition, he is a recipient of the Kulapathi medal for having secured the first position in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Diploma. With almost four decades of academic and administrative experience in the public sector and in autonomous bodies, he is at present, a faculty in Law in the CA Institute at Chennai. This apart, he is also a visiting faculty in business schools handling subjects in Managerial economics, Business environment and Law, for MBA students.
CA. Santhi Ganapathy – Faculty – CA Intermediate - Costing & Financial Management, Final Strategic Financial Management & Advanced Management Accounting
CA. Santhi Ganapathy has over 30 years of teaching experience. She is an All-India Rank holder in CA Intermediate.
She teaches Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management and Strategic Management at the CA Intermediate Level and Advanced Financial Management at the Final Level.
She is at present a visiting faculty at SIRC of ICAI and Grey Matter Academics, Chennai.
In the past she has been a visiting faculty at various branches of SIRC of ICAI, SIRC of ICMAI, NSE Academy, LIBA, Stella Maris College, ICFAI and Sri Sankara Coaching Centre.
CA. Santhi Ganapathy – Faculty – CA Intermediate - Costing & Financial Management, Final Strategic Financial Management & Advanced Management Accounting
CA. Santhi Ganapathy has over 30 years of teaching experience. She is an All-India Rank holder in CA Intermediate.
She teaches Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management and Strategic Management at the CA Intermediate Level and Advanced Financial Management at the Final Level.
She is at present a visiting faculty at SIRC of ICAI and Grey Matter Academics, Chennai.
In the past she has been a visiting faculty at various branches of SIRC of ICAI, SIRC of ICMAI, NSE Academy, LIBA, Stella Maris College, ICFAI and Sri Sankara Coaching Centre.
Mr. P Subbaraman – Faculty – CA Intermediate & Final Direct Tax
Mr. P Subbaraman is a versatile and professional tutor having over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught students of at Chennai, Coimbatore, Guntur, Tirupathi, Bangalore, Kochi, Mumbai, Kurnool, Hyderabad and Vizag A highly student-centric tutor, Mr. Subbaraman has been a faculty at ICAI and its branches, PWC, Edu Comp and many other reputed Coaching centres in the places mentioned above.
Apart being a specialist tutor for Direct Tax and Indirect Tax, he also is an expert in teaching Law for Intermediate and Final of ICAI.
Mr. P Subbaraman – Faculty – CA Intermediate & Final Direct Tax
Mr. P Subbaraman is a versatile and professional tutor having over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught students of at Chennai, Coimbatore, Guntur, Tirupathi, Bangalore, Kochi, Mumbai, Kurnool, Hyderabad and Vizag A highly student-centric tutor, Mr. Subbaraman has been a faculty at ICAI and its branches, PWC, Edu Comp and many other reputed Coaching centres in the places mentioned above.
Apart being a specialist tutor for Direct Tax and Indirect Tax, he also is an expert in teaching Law for Intermediate and Final of ICAI.
CA. Vidhya Sreeram – Lead Faculty – ACCA (Most Subjects)
Passionate about teaching, Vidhya has been the Lead Tutor for ACCA students for over 7 years for most of the subjects at all levels. She holds the credit for producing many All India Rank holders of which one obtained 5th Rank Worldwide. Her areas of specific interests are Management Accounting, Financial Management, Costing and Taxation. She plays the role of a guide and counsellor for students of ACCA.
CA. Vidhya Sreeram – Lead Faculty – ACCA (Most Subjects)
Passionate about teaching, Vidhya has been the Lead Tutor for ACCA students for over 7 years for most of the subjects at all levels. She holds the credit for producing many All India Rank holders of which one obtained 5th Rank Worldwide. Her areas of specific interests are Management Accounting, Financial Management, Costing and Taxation. She plays the role of a guide and counsellor for students of ACCA.
Mr. Madhanagopal – Mathematics, Statistics & Logical Reasoning Faculty
With over 22 years of teaching experience, Mr. Madhanagopal specializes in Mathematics, Statistics, Logical Reasoning, and Engineering Mathematics. He has been associated with GMA for the past three years and serves as faculty at the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has also delivered guest lectures for CA Foundation students at Stella Maris College and Crescent College. His teaching approach emphasizes conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving, empowering students to excel in academic and professional examinations.
Mr. Madhanagopal – Mathematics, Statistics & Logical Reasoning Faculty
With over 22 years of teaching experience, Mr. Madhanagopal specializes in Mathematics, Statistics, Logical Reasoning, and Engineering Mathematics. He has been associated with GMA for the past three years and serves as faculty at the Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has also delivered guest lectures for CA Foundation students at Stella Maris College and Crescent College. His teaching approach emphasizes conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving, empowering students to excel in academic and professional examinations.
CA Deepa Ganeshram –
Deepa Ganeshram is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant who made the bold decision to leave a rewarding consulting career in a multinational firm to follow her true calling—teaching. Over the past 15 years, she has emerged as a trusted mentor and educator for students in Chennai pursuing Chartered Accountancy.
Specializing in accounting and financial reporting, Deepa is known for her calm, structured, and concept-focused approach. Her “brick by brick” method of instruction ensures students build a deep and lasting understanding, rather than just surface-level knowledge.
One of her strengths is having been in the corporate world, she can connect textbook concepts with real-world examples.
In addition to her role as a faculty member, she contributes as a counsellor, content developer, and reviewer, offering holistic support to aspiring professionals.
CA Deepa Ganeshram –
Deepa Ganeshram is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant who made the bold decision to leave a rewarding consulting career in a multinational firm to follow her true calling—teaching. Over the past 15 years, she has emerged as a trusted mentor and educator for students in Chennai pursuing Chartered Accountancy.
Specializing in accounting and financial reporting, Deepa is known for her calm, structured, and concept-focused approach. Her “brick by brick” method of instruction ensures students build a deep and lasting understanding, rather than just surface-level knowledge.
One of her strengths is having been in the corporate world, she can connect textbook concepts with real-world examples.
In addition to her role as a faculty member, she contributes as a counsellor, content developer, and reviewer, offering holistic support to aspiring professionals.
CMA Mohammad Rafi Syed – *“IDT Guru” | Practicing Cost Accountant | GST Specialist*
CMA Mohammad Rafi Syed, popularly known as the *“IDT Guru,”* is a practicing Cost Accountant and GST specialist with over *25 years of teaching experience*. He is renowned for coaching in Indirect Taxation, GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy, with teaching affiliations spanning ICAI, ICMAI, ICSI, IIT Madras for “Introduction to GST,” and local universities.
He has authored ICMAI’s new syllabus study materials for *CMA Final Paper 18 – Indirect Tax Laws and Practices* and *CMA Intermediate Paper 8B – Indirect Taxation. He is also the author of **Indirect Tax Laws for CA and CMA Final*, published by Bharath Law House, New Delhi.
Rafi Sir joined *GMA’s faculty panel four years ago* and is now one of its main tutors for *Indirect Taxes at the CA Intermediate and Final levels*, bringing extensive professional knowledge and teaching experience to the classroom.
CMA Mohammad Rafi Syed – *“IDT Guru” | Practicing Cost Accountant | GST Specialist*
CMA Mohammad Rafi Syed, popularly known as the *“IDT Guru,”* is a practicing Cost Accountant and GST specialist with over *25 years of teaching experience*. He is renowned for coaching in Indirect Taxation, GST, Customs, and Foreign Trade Policy, with teaching affiliations spanning ICAI, ICMAI, ICSI, IIT Madras for “Introduction to GST,” and local universities.
He has authored ICMAI’s new syllabus study materials for *CMA Final Paper 18 – Indirect Tax Laws and Practices* and *CMA Intermediate Paper 8B – Indirect Taxation. He is also the author of **Indirect Tax Laws for CA and CMA Final*, published by Bharath Law House, New Delhi.
Rafi Sir joined *GMA’s faculty panel four years ago* and is now one of its main tutors for *Indirect Taxes at the CA Intermediate and Final levels*, bringing extensive professional knowledge and teaching experience to the classroom.
CA Swapna Krishnakumar – Faculty - CA Foundation and Intermediate, ACCA Financial Accounting
With over 14 years of Teaching experience, Swapna joined the panel of faculty at GMA 10 years ago and is now one of our main tutors for Accountancy in CA Foundation and Intermediate as also for Financial Accounting in ACCA. Soft spoken but a very effective teacher, she is well respected and adored by her students.
CA Swapna Krishnakumar – Faculty - CA Foundation and Intermediate, ACCA Financial Accounting
With over 14 years of Teaching experience, Swapna joined the panel of faculty at GMA 10 years ago and is now one of our main tutors for Accountancy in CA Foundation and Intermediate as also for Financial Accounting in ACCA. Soft spoken but a very effective teacher, she is well respected and adored by her students.