Questions, honestly answered.
The things prospective clients most often ask us before signing an engagement letter.
Where is Rahul Lalwani & Company based?+
Our office is at B-3, Abhinandan Galaxy, Basantpur, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh 491441. We serve clients across India and abroad through secure cloud-based collaboration.
Who is CA Rahul Lalwani?+
CA Rahul Lalwani is the founder of the firm, a Chartered Accountant and Virtual CFO Advisor with deep experience in accounting, taxation, GST, audit, finance, compliance, and business advisory.
What kind of businesses do you typically work with?+
We work with MSMEs, startups, traders, manufacturers, service businesses, and growing enterprises — typically in the ₹1 crore to ₹200 crore turnover range.
Do you take on one-time assignments?+
Yes — audits, due diligence, CMA/DPR preparation, and litigation support are routinely taken on as one-time engagements. Our retainer-based services are designed for businesses seeking a long-term finance partner.
How quickly can you start an engagement?+
Most retainer engagements begin within 7–10 days of the diagnostic call, including data migration and onboarding.
Is my data secure with you?+
Absolutely. We follow ICAI Code of Ethics, work over secure cloud platforms, sign NDAs, and have role-based access control across all client engagements.
Do you offer fixed-fee pricing?+
Yes. Most of our engagements — Virtual CFO, GST, compliance, accounting — are billed as predictable monthly retainers with a clearly defined scope.
Can you work with our existing accountant or finance team?+
Frequently. In many engagements we supervise an in-house junior team, provide review, and own the CFO-level outputs.