Mentors

Kamlesh Thadeshwar

Kamlesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience in external audit, working with global clients across the UK, US, Europe, India, and Australia. Having been part of leading firms like Grant Thornton, KPMG, and PwC across the UK and India, he has guided businesses through complex financial landscapes with clarity and confidence.

His expertise spans industries, supporting high-growth start-ups, mid-sized enterprises, and multinational corporations through intricate audits under UK and US standards, IFRS, and Ind AS.

His career has been defined not just by technical excellence, but by a genuine commitment to team development and client success. He has coached and mentored many young professionals throughout his career in the UK and in India. He has delivered hundreds of training to young and experienced professionals on technical topics and skills developments and mentored them to achieve their highest potential.

At GroWize Academy, Kamlesh brings this wealth of real-world experience to help aspiring and early-career auditors build the practical skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving audit profession. As a mentor, his mission is to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and on-the-ground execution – preparing the next generation of auditors to land global opportunities and excel from day one.

Apurva Mehta

I’m Apurva, co-founder of GroWize, a firm dedicated to providing high-end, customized solutions for accounting and audit firms. In my 12 years of experience in audit and assurance, I’ve had the privilege of working with global clients and leading diverse engagements across various industries. My career spans roles at Deloitte and Grant Thornton, where I honed my expertise in driving business growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting firms with complex financial challenges.

At GroWize, we offer tailored services that help audit firms offshore operations, set up captive units in India, and provide strategic audit support. We focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that enhance efficiency and enable firms to scale confidently.

If you’re ready to take your firm to the next level and explore how strategic offshoring and bespoke audit support can drive your success, let’s start a conversation today.

Calvin Au Yeung

My professional journey began in 2004 at RSM Hong Kong, where I had the privilege of growing with the firm for almost two decades. Over the years, I gained invaluable experience working with businesses of all sizes — from owner-managed companies to SMEs, large organizations, MNCs, and publicly listed companies. This journey allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the audit industry and the unique challenges firms face at every level.

Throughout my career, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges facing audit firms: from maintaining high audit quality, adapting to evolving accounting standards, managing talent shortages, to staying ahead of rapid technological changes. My involvement in quality control and practice reviews has given me a clear understanding of what keeps practice leaders awake at night, and it is these insights that have shaped Growzie’s mission.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you, providing the support and insights needed to help your practice thrive in this dynamic environment.