The 1st Annual
Samera Global Summit
Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow a Global Accounts Outsourcing and Offshoring Firm.
Leela Ambience Hotel, Gurugram, Delhi NCR 14 December - 15 December 2024
₹20,000 / ticket
Sponsored by:
Why?
Outsourcing and
Offshoring is Growing
The Global Accountancy Outsourcing and Offshoring industry was worth around $56 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $99 billion by 2032, with the largest number of employees working within this sector being based in India.
Through running our own accountancy offshoring organisation, Samera, from offices in the UK and India, we feel we can support and share our expertise to help other players in the sector to take the right steps and succeed in their ambitions.
We hope this inaugural event will be the first of many helping those operating in the exciting accountancy outsourcing and offshoring sector across India.
For Who?
Who Should Attend?
This event is aimed at 3 key groups of people:
- Indian CA owners seeking to understand the international marketplace for accountancy outsourcing and offshoring
- Corporate employees seeking the knowledge and motivation to take that BIG step into setting up and running their own global offshoring and outsourcing accounting firm
- Investors seeking to invest in this fast-growing sector. We see huge potential for investors seeking to acquire international firms in the UK and US, whilst using Indian teams to build a long-term and sustainable highly profitable firm.
All 3 groups will benefit greatly from this event, as we explore the many potential opportunities including the acquisition of international firms by Indian CA’s and investors, as we saw recently through the investment by Nikhil Kamath into KNAV, a US accounting firm.
Five key outcomes for you:
- A strong understanding of what global accountancy firms want from their Indian outsourcing counterparts.
- A detailed explanation of where the real opportunities in accountancy outsourcing and offshoring lie for you.
- Strategies and tactics to help you get quality global clients who pay you profitable fees.
- Learning about the key mistakes you need to avoid to ensure steady growth.
- Networking with your peers, to gain further understanding of what it takes to make a real success of outsourcing and offshoring.
What?
Meeting Agenda
We have an action-packed agenda over a 2-day period covering a range of topics, from Digital Marketing to Culture to Technology Solutions. Our outline agenda is detailed below:
Day 1
| 08:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 | Welcome from Arun Mehra |
| 09:15 | Our Story |
| 09:30 | The Current Accounting Offshoring Industry and the International Opportunity |
| 10:00 | The successes and failures in accountancy offshoring |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 11:00 | What do International firms want from Indian CA’s? |
| 11:30 | Mistakes made by Indian Offshoring firms |
| 12:00 | Understanding the UK market place |
| 12:30 | Understanding the US and Canada market |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Accounting Technologies to understand |
| 15:00 | AI – The Elephant in the room? |
| 15:30 | Break |
| 16:00 | Does Private Equity have a role in Accounting? |
| 16:30 | Buying a UK or US Accounting Firm from India! |
| 17:00 | Summary and close of day and evening relaxation |
| 18:30 | Networking Dinner and Entertainment |
Day 2
| 07:00 | Morning Yoga Session |
| 08:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:00 | Leadership lessons for a growing firm |
| 09:30 | Cultivating your team culture for your firm growth |
| 10:00 | Focus on building the best team with the best attitude not skills |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 11:00 | Focusing on the wellbeing and mental health of your team |
| 11:30 | Upskilling your Indian Team |
| 12:00 | Key Communication Strategies and Soft Skills to develop in your team |
| 12:30 | Understanding the cultural differences between Western and Indian firms |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Marketing concepts and strategies to gain International Clients |
| 14:30 | Building a trusted brand in Accounting! |
| 15:00 | Introduction to Digital Marketing Strategies and Content generation |
| 15:30 | Break |
| 16:00 | Deep dive – Video marketing in Accounting |
| 16:30 | Deep dive – Social media marketing in Accounting |
| 17:00 | Summary and close of Summit |
By Who?
Our Speakers
Arun Mehra
Samera Group CEO
Arun Mehra FCA
With almost twenty five years of commercial experience and knowledge in business, Arun’s expertise is valued by hundreds of businesses across the globe. His financial acumen and know-how, along with his hands-on commercial expertise have helped clients, large and small, new and established to achieve great things.
Arun qualified as a UK Chartered Accountant with PwC London. He then became an Investment Banker in the City of London, with his last role before starting Samera as a Vice President in the Equities division of Bank of America.
Arun possesses a first class degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bristol.
Arun will be leading this summit alongside other key Samera team members.
Hardik Chhabada
TalentAdd.AI
Co-Founder
Hardik Chhabada
Hardik Chhabada is a Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of experience in accounting and auditing, specializing in areas like mutual funds, venture capital, banking, and finance. He has led large offshoring teams at BDO and Ernst & Young, working on high-profile audit assignments across various sectors.
Hardik is the Co-Founder of TalentAdd.AI Pvt Ltd, India’s first AI-powered recruitment company, and AHC Group, which focuses on control design and implementation for businesses. His expertise extends to remote auditing, risk assessment, team building, and acting as a virtual CFO.
Vipul Kataria
Virtual Clone
Operations Director
Vipul Kataria
Vipul Kataria, a seasoned professional and ACCA member, has amassed over 15 years of industry experience. In 2015, he founded Virtual Clone, a company that provides specialized accounting outsourcing services to clients in the UK and Australia. Today, the company employs more than 200 skilled professionals and operates from two strategically located offices in central India, continuing to expand its reach and influence in the global market.
In addition to his expertise in accounting and finance, Vipul is recognized for his leadership in fostering a collaborative, innovative work culture. His entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric approach have been instrumental in driving the company’s success, making Virtual Clone a trusted partner for international businesses.
Chris O’Shea
Samera Group
Head of Marketing
Chris O’Shea
Chris has been with the Samera Group since 2018 running our digital marketing, social media and communications.
An expert in search engine optimisation (SEO), Chris specialises in helping companies grow their brand, increase their online presence and both generation and converting new leads.
Activism
Cultural Activities
We are proud to be involved with and supporting the Rhythm of Life NGO based in Delhi, some of their team will be actively showcasing their talents in our cultural session on the evening of day one.
Sponsors
This is a brand new event for the Indian market.
Please get in touch if you would like to sponsor this event.
When?
14th and 15th
December 2024
Where?
Leela Ambience Hotel, Gurugram
The event will be held at a 5 star Leela Ambience Guragram hotel. This is just 15 minutes from Delhi Airport. All food and refreshments will be provided but the price does not cover accommodation charges, these will need to be arranged separately by yourself.
How much?
Ticket Price
Ticket price is Rs 20,000 per person for the 2 day event. This includes refreshments and food but not hotel accommodation. Alternatively, you can purchase single day tickets for Rs 12,000 per person per day. A discount also applies when buying multiple tickets.
Pricing details are as follows:
| Both Days | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|
| ₹20,000 / ticket | ₹12,000 / ticket | ₹12,000 / ticket |
| When purchasing multiple tickets: ₹18,000 / ticket | When purchasing multiple tickets: ₹10,000 / ticket | When purchasing multiple tickets: ₹10,000 / ticket |
Tickets are available on a first come first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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