About Us
1FIN By Avinash is an Indian online education platform founded in 2017 that focuses on professional accounting and finance education. The platform provides learning resources for students preparing for Chartered Accountancy (CA), CFA, CMA, US CMA, and ACCA
The company focuses on providing structured educational support for students preparing for professional examinations, with the objective of supporting academic outcomes and career development in finance and accounting-related fields.
1FIN By Avinash's course offerings include structured learning programs comprising recorded video lectures, printed study materials, and academic support from faculty members with experience in teaching professional accounting and finance subjects. The content covers core subjects such as accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
The platform aims to make professional education accessible through structured learning resources designed to support consistent exam preparation across professional certification programs.
The Executive Team
Sriram Somayajula
Co-Founder & CEO
Sriram is a finance professional with experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and startups. He is a Chartered Accountant and a CFA Charterholder, and has completed the PGP program from ISB Hyderabad. Prior to founding 1FIN By Avinash, he worked with organizations including Furlenco
CA Suraj Lakhotia
Co-Founder & Head – Content
Suraj is a Chartered Accountant and an All India Rank holder across multiple CA examinations. He has professional experience in audit and corporate finance and is involved in academic content creation for professional accounting courses
Sarat Velumuri
Co-Founder & Head – Technology
Sarat is a technology professional with experience in application development and software architecture. He is a graduate of BITS Pilani and has previously worked with companies including Infosys and Kony.
Our Renowned Faculty
Learn from the Best teachers, pass your exams and build your career
CA Suraj Lakhotia
Financial Reporting
Suraj is an All India Topper in CA with ranks 1, 4 & 2 across levels. He's also CIMA (UK) qualified, with experience in BPCL's Audit and Trafigura's Corporate Finance. He trains CPA, CMA, and CIMA students and creates content for CA Final at ICAI.
Sriram Somayajula CFA, ISB (PGP)
Advanced Financial Management
Sriram, a finance professional with 13+ years of experience, has worked with MNCs, Investment Banks, and Startups. He specializes in Fundraising, M&A, Currency, and Capital Markets. A CFA Charter Holder, CA, and ISB Hyderabad graduate, he last headed the Finance Function at Furlenco.
CA Pradnya Mundada
Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics
Pradnya, a CA and BCom graduate from Pune University, is an extremely passionate teacher with an experience of teaching CA, CS and CMA at various levels since 5 years.
CA Ashlesha Atal
Economic Laws
Ashlesha, a Chartered Accountant and Osmania University graduate, has over 3 years of experience teaching CA & CS students. She holds a Diploma in international taxation and enjoys baking, running a patisserie in her free time.
CA CMA Shiva Teja
Indirect Tax Laws (IDT)
Shiva Teja is a renowned Taxation Faculty. He is a practicing CA and a regular faculty at ICAI. He has taught over 8,000 students across India in last 10 years.