A. John Moris & Co

What A. John Moris & Co does

A. John Moris & Co is an India-based partnership firm of Chartered Accountants founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chennai, providing audit, assurance, tax advisory, due diligence, financial and corporate advisory, M&A, IT/IS audit, ERP software development, and information system control services. The firm operates 23 branches across India — covering Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and multiple tier-2/3 cities — with 31 partners and a headcount of 11-50 professionals, serving as statutory auditors for more than 200 private and public limited companies. Its client base spans NBFCs, NIDHI companies, microfinance institutions, real estate, iron & steel, manufacturing SMEs, educational institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and government entities including Punjab National Bank (appointed Central Statutory Central Auditor in 2018) and World Bank-funded social audit projects. International engagements include clients in the UAE, Korea, and Sri Lanka.

The firm's service model is professional-services-based, delivered through partner-led engagements across its branch network with quote-based engagement pricing; no public rates or subscription pricing exist. Its proprietary technology footprint is limited: ERP software is offered as a bespoke development service to clients, and the firm maintains a web-based knowledge portal of financial calculators (GST, tax, TDS, EMI, home loan, RERA) that functions as a top-of-funnel marketing tool rather than a monetized product. Revenue streams are diversified across audit, tax, advisory, and IT/IS lines with no single disclosed dominant stream.

The firm is privately held as a partnership with no external investors, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no disclosed subsidiaries. Brand visibility is built through industry rankings (ranked 24th among India's top 50 fastest-growing CA firms by Bureaucracy Today in 2014), CSR activities via the AJM Foundation, and the 'One Village One CA' community initiative. The customer acquisition model relies primarily on professional reputation, referrals, and regulatory appointments rather than structured outbound sales.

Name

A. John Moris & Co

Legal name

A. John Moris & Co.

Website

https://ajohnmoris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A. John Moris & Co is an India-based chartered accountant firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Chennai with 23 branches and 31 partners, providing audit, tax, advisory, M&A, IT audit, and ERP services to over 200 companies across NBFCs, manufacturing, real estate, education, and government sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chartered Accountancy and Professional Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Due Diligence Advisory (Commercial/Financial/Operational) (BPAHADAE), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Chartered accountancy services
• Audit and assurance
• Tax advisory services
• Due diligence reviews
• Financial advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Audit & Assurance Services: Statutory audit services, expertise in guiding NBFCs & NIDHI Companies, MFIs, Concurrent Audit, Treasury Audit, Financial audit, Risk-Based Internal Audit
2. Tax Advisory: Tax consultation and planning, corporate and business tax consulting and compliance
3. Due Diligence: Due diligence reviews for placement of securities, reviews for domestic investors
4. Financial & Corporate Advisory: Feasibility studies, project reports, assisting in raising finance, capital investment and restructuring decisions
5. IT/IS Audits: Securing electronic communication channels, information retention policies
6. IT Solutions: ERP software conception, development and execution
7. Mergers & Acquisitions: Business acquisition identification and strategic planning
8. Information Systems Control: IT business risk identification and monitoring
9. Management Consultancy: World Bank project implementation, restructuring exercises, feasibility reports, loan syndication
10. CSR Consultancy: Corporate social responsibility consultancy services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

A. John Moris & Co is a partnership firm of Chartered Accountants providing professional services including statutory and internal audit, tax advisory and compliance, due diligence, financial and corporate advisory (feasibility studies, project reports, finance syndication), IT/IS audits, IT solutions (ERP software conception, development and execution), mergers and acquisitions advisory, and information system control. The firm serves enterprises, financial institutions, government bodies, and non-profits across India through 23 branches led by 31 partners, and also maintains an online knowledge portal with financial calculators and regulatory bulletins.

Product overview

A. John Moris & Co is a Chartered Accountant firm providing professional services since 1996, headquartered in Chennai with 23 branches across India and 31 partners. The firm offers a portfolio of integrated professional services centered around audit, assurance, tax advisory, financial advisory, and IT solutions. Core services include Audit & Assurance, Tax Advisory, Due Diligence, Financial & Corporate Advisory, IT/IS Audit, ERP Software solutions, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Information System Control. The firm also provides a suite of digital tools including various financial and tax calculators accessible through their knowledge bank portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit & Assurance Provides statutory audit services with expertise in guiding NBFCs, NIDHI Companies, and MFIs, plus Concurrent Audit, Treasury Audit, financial audit, and Risk-Based Internal Audit for enterprises and financial institutions.
• Tax Advisory Provides tax consultation, tax planning, and corporate and business tax consulting and compliance services for enterprises and individuals.
• Due Diligence Performs due diligence reviews for placement of securities and conducts reviews for domestic investors.
• Financial & Corporate Advisory Undertakes feasibility studies, prepares project reports, assists in raising finance from banks and financial institutions, and supports capital investment and restructuring decisions. Also includes World Bank project implementation, loan syndication, and restructuring exercises.
• IT/IS Audit Secures electronic communication channels including email, instant messages, and short messages, and establishes information retention policies for clients.
• IT Solutions (ERP Software) Conception, development, and execution of comprehensive ERP solutions tailored to various user industries and activities.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Identification of businesses to be acquired and strategic planning of acquisitions for clients.
• Information System Control Identifies and monitors potential business risks from information technology on a regular basis for clients.
• CSR Consultancy Corporate Social Responsibility consultancy services for enterprises and non-profits.
• Management Consultancy World Bank project implementation, restructuring exercises, feasibility reports, and loan syndication advisory for enterprise and public-sector clients.

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lodha & Co: One of India's largest indigenous chartered accountancy firms, headquartered in Kolkata with pan-India presence. Direct peer given similar full-service audit, tax, and advisory practice model and comparable mid-to-large enterprise client focus.
• Suresh Surana & Co: Indian chartered accountancy firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable mid-sized indigenous CA firm with similar service mix including statutory audit, due diligence, and NBFC expertise.

Broad incumbents

• BDO India: Member of global BDO network providing audit, tax, and advisory services in India. Comparable service portfolio including statutory audit, due diligence, and corporate advisory across NBFC, manufacturing, and SME segments.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India: Big 4 firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services in India. Overlaps directly with A. John Moris & Co on statutory audit and tax advisory offerings, particularly for mid-market and large enterprises.
• Ernst & Young (EY) India: Big 4 professional services firm with deep Indian audit, tax, and advisory practice. Comparable on audit and assurance, tax advisory, and M&A advisory service lines, with far broader geographic and capability footprint.
• KPMG India: Big 4 firm offering audit, tax, and advisory services in India. Comparable to A. John Moris & Co on core chartered accountancy services, including financial reporting, NBFC audit, and risk advisory.
• Grant Thornton Bharat: Indian mid-tier audit and advisory firm with strong presence in mid-market and growth-company segments. Comparable on audit, tax, and M&A advisory services, particularly for mid-cap Indian companies.
• S.R. Batliboi & Co. (EY member firm): Indian member firm of EY, providing audit, tax, and transaction advisory services. Comparable as a domestic-rooted CA firm serving Indian corporates, now scaled through Big 4 affiliation.
• Deloitte India: Big 4 firm operating across audit, tax, consulting, and advisory in India. Directly comparable as a chartered-accountant-led professional services firm serving Indian corporates, NBFCs, and government entities, but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• RBSA Advisors: Indian transaction advisory and valuation firm. Comparable on the M&A advisory and due diligence service lines, though narrower in audit and tax offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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