Area of Specialisation: CA (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Lal brings extensive expertise in Indian and International Accounting Standards (Ind AS, IFRS, AS, IPSAS, NFRS, NPSAS), along with Valuation under IVS and Islamic Financial Reporting Standards. He is well-versed in Forensic Accounting & Investigation Standards (FAIS), fraud detection, and monitoring of large exposures. His specialization also includes Banking, NBFCs, Corporate Governance, Strategic Finance, Taxation (Direct & Indirect), and advisory in Accounting, Auditing, and Management consultancy.
Education: B.Sc., Ph.D., FCA, Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA (USA), Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation (ADR), Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection (FAFD), Indian Accounting Standards (In AS), Concurrent Audit of Banks, Executive Master Program-New Age Auditor (ICAI), Internal Audit (ICAI) and Cleared Self-Assessment Test for Independent Directors’ Databank – Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
CA (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Lal is a distinguished academician and governance professional whose work has significantly influenced corporate governance frameworks and institutional accountability in India and abroad. A Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Commerce, Dr. Lal has dedicated his career to integrating robust governance principles into higher education, financial institutions, and public sector enterprises.
He currently serves as the Chairman of the International Business Valuers Association (IBVA) — a Registered Valuers Organisation recognized by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for all three asset classes: Land & Building, Plant & Machinery, and Securities or Financial Assets. In this leadership role, he plays a pivotal part in advancing valuation education, upholding professional standards, and fostering regulatory compliance within India’s dynamic insolvency and valuation landscape.
Dr. Lal is also the Managing Partner of a Peer-Reviewed Chartered Accountants firm based in New Delhi.
With extensive experience in advisory roles across academic councils, boards of governors, and regulatory bodies, Dr. Lal has led strategic initiatives focused on transparency, risk oversight, ethical leadership, and policy formulation. His contributions to corporate governance are rooted in both academic rigor and practical application—making him a sought-after expert in aligning governance structures with evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
Dr. Lal has served as a resource person and keynote speaker at various national and international forums on governance, banking regulation, and financial reform. His thought leadership extends to the training of top management, audit committees, and financial executives in governance frameworks and implementation strategies.
In recognition of his governance-led academic leadership, Dr. Lal has received multiple honors, including commendations from professional bodies, public institutions, and international forums. He continues to mentor emerging professionals and academic institutions in embedding governance excellence at the core of their operational and strategic frameworks.