CA Pulkit Mehra’s Journey: From Struggles to Success with CA Ashish Kalra’s Mentorship

Success in the CA journey isn’t just about clearing exams in the first attempt or doing articleship from the Big 4—it’s about resilience, determination, and the right mentorship. CA Pulkit Mehra’s journey is proof that obstacles are just stepping stones to greatness. Today, he is the Treasury Head at Dabur in Dubai, but his story began with doubts, failures, and relentless hard work.

From Self-Doubt to a Life-Changing Decision

Pulkit never saw himself becoming a Chartered Accountant. But being surrounded by relatives who were successful CAs, he witnessed the power of financial independence that the profession offered. This inspiration pushed him to embark on the CA journey.

However, the road was far from easy. He faced failures, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt. Unlike many rank holders, he didn’t clear all exams in the first attempt and didn’t do his articleship from the Big 4. But what defines success is not how many times you fall—it’s how many times you rise.

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Breaking Barriers: The Highest ICAI Campus Placement

Despite the hurdles, Pulkit never gave up. His perseverance paid off when he cleared CA in 2013 and secured the highest ICAI campus placement at that time. This opportunity took him to Dubai, where he climbed the corporate ladder with unwavering dedication. Today, as Treasury Head at Dabur, Dubai, he manages financial operations for one of the biggest FMCG giants.

The Game-Changer: CA Ashish Kalra’s Impact

If there’s one person Pulkit credits for shaping his journey, it’s CA Ashish Kalra. His Intermediate Costing & FM classes and Final AFM (earlier SFM) classes transformed the way Pulkit viewed CA preparation and laid a strong foundation for his practical financial career.

“Sir made the toughest concepts easy! I never imagined CA could be simplified like this. His subjects became my favorite, and today, I apply them practically in my job.” – CA Pulkit Mehra

Even today, he treasures his old books and notes from Ashish Sir’s classes and refers to them in his current role. One mantra that stayed with him:
“Plan your work and work your plan.”

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Life After CA: Struggles Are Temporary, Success Is Forever

Pulkit’s story proves that failures don’t define you—your comeback does. Despite setbacks, he fought through and built a stellar career. His journey serves as a powerful reminder for every CA student battling obstacles: Your struggles today will shape your success tomorrow.

His success echoes a strong message—with the right mentor, the right mindset, and relentless perseverance, you can achieve more than you ever dreamed.

Thank you, Ashish Sir, for being the guiding light in so many lives!