About Bonada
About Bonada Advisory Group
Beyond numbers. Behind better decisions.
Who we are
Bonada Advisory Group (BAG) is a boutique financial and business advisory firm helping entrepreneurs, growing businesses and established enterprises navigate financial complexity, strengthen business foundations and make better-informed decisions.
We work across financial advisory, taxation, accounting and management reporting, audit and assurance, virtual CFO services, and startup and growth advisory.
Our approach goes beyond preparing numbers or meeting compliance requirements. We seek to understand the business behind the numbers, identify the issues that matter, and provide practical insights that support better decisions.
What makes BAG different
Six things we hold to
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Business-First Thinking
We look beyond individual transactions and financial statements to understand the commercial realities of the business.
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Integrated Financial Perspective
Tax, accounting, reporting, controls and business decisions are interconnected. Our approach considers these areas together rather than in isolation.
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Senior-Level Involvement
We believe clients benefit from direct access to experienced professionals who understand both technical requirements and business priorities.
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Practical Execution
Our objective is not simply to identify an issue, but to help clients understand it, evaluate the options and move towards a practical solution.
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Clarity in Complexity
Financial and regulatory matters can be complex. We translate technical information into clear, practical insights that business owners can use.
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Long-Term Partnership
We aim to build relationships that evolve with our clients—from establishing strong financial foundations to supporting growth, transformation and long-term sustainability.
Our approach
Listen. Analyse. Strategise. Execute.
Our work begins with understanding the business, its objectives and its challenges.
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Listen
Understand the business, its context, objectives and concerns.
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Analyse
Examine financial information, processes, risks and opportunities to identify what matters.
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Strategise
Develop practical recommendations aligned with the business’s objectives and priorities.
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Execute
Translate recommendations into action, with appropriate follow-through and support.
This approach allows us to combine technical expertise with commercial understanding and practical execution.
Our perspective
Financial information should do more than record the past.
It should help business owners understand where the business stands, identify what needs attention and make informed decisions about what comes next.
At BAG, we believe that good advisory is not about adding complexity. It is about bringing clarity, discipline, strategy and perspective to the decisions that matter.
Beyond numbers. Behind better decisions.
Meet our leaders
Led by experienced professionals
BAG is led by professionals with experience across financial reporting, taxation, audit, internal controls, financial advisory, litigation, regulatory matters and business finance.
Sowmya Ravi Partner | Chartered Accountant | US Certified Public Accountant Financial Advisory • Virtual CFO • Accounting & Reporting • Audit • Business Advisory
Sowmya is a Chartered Accountant and US Certified Public Accountant with over 5 years of experience across financial reporting, audit, internal controls and tax advisory, including experience in e-commerce, technology and NBFC environments.
Her experience spans audit and taxation, financial close and MIS reporting, inter-company reconciliations, cost-plus arrangements, cross-border accounting and compliance. She brings a practical and business-focused approach to financial management, helping businesses understand their numbers, strengthen their financial processes and make better decisions.
Vivek Pattaje Partner | Tax, Litigation & Strategic Advisory Direct Tax • GST • Tax Litigation • International Tax • Valuation • Restructuring
Vivek is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of professional experience, including 4 years with Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP and 2 years with Himatsingka Seide Limited, with significant experience in Ind AS implementation.
His expertise includes income-tax assessments, appeals and dispute resolution, direct tax and GST litigation, international tax advisory, enterprise valuation, corporate restructuring and FEMA advisory.
He brings strong technical expertise and practical experience in helping businesses navigate complex financial, tax and strategic matters.