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Shivangi Agarwal
Director (CA, CPA (USA))
Shivangi is a U.S.-certified CPA and Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in U.S. tax, financial reporting, and audit compliance. She has supported CPA and EA firms across sectors like real estate, SaaS, and healthcare. At SafeBooks, she leads global delivery, ensuring every remote accounting team meets U.S. standards with accuracy, discipline, and client-first execution.
Shivangi is a U.S.-certified CPA and Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in U.S. tax, financial reporting, and audit compliance. She has supported CPA and EA firms across sectors like real estate, SaaS, and healthcare. At SafeBooks, she leads global delivery, ensuring every remote accounting team meets U.S. standards with accuracy, discipline, and client-first execution.
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