S.L.U. Arts and H. & P. Thakore Commerce Collage for Women
Shree Lalshankar Umiyashankar Arts and Harivadan and Padmaben Thakore Commerce College for Women
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S.L.U. Arts and H. & P. Thakore Commerce College for Women

Nr. Ellisbridge Post Office, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380 006.

Run by Gujarat Stree Kelavani Mandal

"Empowerment of women through education"

S.L.U. Arts and H. & P. Thakore Commerce College for Women

Nr. Ellisbridge Post Office, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380 006.

Run by Gujarat Stree Kelavani Mandal

"Empowerment of women through education"

Kandarp Chavda

Dr. Kandarp Chavda
(M.Com., B.Ed., NET, M. Phil., Ph.D.)
Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor)
Department of Commerce &Accountancy and Coordinator, BS-BBA Programme.
+91-9979973133
kandarp.chavda@gujgov.edu.in

PROFILE

Dr. Kandarp Chavda joined the Department of Commerce and Accountancy at S.L.U. Arts and H. & P. Thakore Commerce College for Women as an Assistant Professor on December 22, 2022.

An energetic educator and administrator, Dr. Chavda serves as the co-ordinator for the college’s BS-BBA Programme, actively driving student development and administrative excellence. His academic interests focus heavily on Accountancy, Taxation, Commerce -Management and Bharatiya Knowledge System into contemporary higher education frameworks. A prolific scholar and speaker, he has published 16 research articles, authored or co-authored 18 books, and delivered more than 30 invited expert lectures. Dedicated to holistic student growth, he plays a key role in organizing professional skill-development initiatives, national seminars, and digital awareness programs across the campus.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • Chavda, K. D.(2026). Towards holistic learning: The vision of NEP 2020. Aarsi, 4(1).
  • Chavda, K. D.(2026). An impact of AI tools on human intelligence and the prospects for critical thinking. Ajanta, 15(2), 42–49.
  • Chavda, K. D.(2025). Exploration of the evolution of cloud-based accounting systems and software: Mechanisms, current trends, and future prospects. Research Review, 1(149), 60–67.
  • Chavda, K. D.(2024). An analytical study on financial distress level of automobile industries in India. IDEAL, 12(2), 46–65.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2024). Financial fraud detection - A case study of Adani Enterprise. Rabindra Bharati University Journal of Economics, 18.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2024). Financial fraud detection - A case study of Adani Enterprise. Rabindra Bharati University Journal of Economics, 18.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2023). A case study of Reliance Foundation as a social entrepreneur. SOHAM, 38(14), 9–16.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2023). An Altman's Z score model analysis of Tata Motors Ltd. GAP GYAN, 6(1), 39–43.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2022). A study of recent trends of mergers in banking industry. GAP Interdisciplinarities - A Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(1), 157–161.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2020). A pragmatic view of ‘physical gold’ versus ‘paper gold’ scenario in India with special reference to gold ETFs. Vidhyayana - An International Multidisciplinary Referred E-Journal, 5(5).
  • Chavda, K. D. (2019). A critical analysis of merger and acquisition under Indian Accounting Standard-103 and the Companies Act, 2013. SHODHYTAN, 6(9).
  • Chavda, K. D. (2019). An impact of merger and acquisition on financial performance of selected financial service companies. International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, 1(2).
  • Chavda, K. D. (2017). Re-thinking about an importance of environmental accounting as a management practice ensuring industrial growth with environmental sustainability. GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 4.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2016). A case study on disinvestment plan of government through offer for sale (OFS). Commerce Window, 1(4), 90–96.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2015). A post-merger performance analysis on selected Indian acquirer companies. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(2), 65–68.
  • Chavda, K. D.(2015). A vibrant era of strategic financial management by combining two dimensions of strategic management and financial management. Commerce Window, 2(3), 244–250.

PUBLISHED BOOKS

  • Chavda, K. (2025). Financial market. JK Publisher. ISBN: 978-93-343-0659-0.
  • Chavda, K. (2025). Merger acquisition and strategic financial management. JK Publisher. ISBN: 978-93-343-4360-1.
  • Chavda, K. (2025). Reimagining education with the assumptions of holistic development and assessment approaches. In Viksit Bharat 2047 integrated teacher education programme. Swaminarayan University, Kalol. ISBN: 978-81-989383-1-2.
  • Trivedi, G., Tripathi, S., Chavda, K., & Doshi, B. (2025). International marketing: A global success strategies. WorldView Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-342-8479-9.
  • Jadav, J., & Chavda, K. (2024). UGC NET commerce. University Granth Nirman Board, Gujarat. ISBN: 978-93-92409-33-2.
  • Prajapati, A., Chavda, K., & Modi, P. (2022). Business law block 3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. ISBN: 978-93-5598-174-5.
  • Shah, M., Bhatt, P., & Chavda, K. (2022). Auditing block 3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. ISBN: 978-93-5598-165-3.
  • Shah, M., Patel, J., Dave, K., & Chavda, K. (2022). Auditing block 2. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. ISBN: 978-93-5598-153-0.
  • Shah, M., Chavda, K., & Bhatt, P. (2021). Security analysis block 01. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. ISBN: 978-93-92139-15-4.
  • Chavda, K. D. (2017). Accountancy 1. DotCom Publication. ISBN: 978-93-80866-59-8.
  • Chavda, K. (2015). Indian financial system. Sheth Publisher. ISBN: 978-93-83105-92-2.
  • Chavda, K. (2013). A financial performance analysis on most of the failed Indian companies after the mergers. In Trends in commerce and management. LC Publication. ISBN: 978-81-923583-1-4.
  • Swadia, B., & Chavda, K. (2012). Basic guideline on corporate governance. In Contemporary issues in commerce. HET publication. ISBN: 978-81-924723-5-5.
  • Swadia, B., & Chavda, K. (2012). Emerging trends in Indian financial reporting with an introduction to XBRL. In Recent advances in accounting and management. MVD Publication. ISBN: 978-81-924540-4-7.

INNOVATIVE COURSE DESIGN AND E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

  • Dr. Chavda has significantly contributed to innovative curriculum design by developing the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) syllabus for Gujarat University's BBA program (2025), conducting an expert curriculum review for Nirma University's M.Com. Accounting and Taxation program (2023), and reframing an institute-level certificate course in Entrepreneurship Management (2022).
  • Educational Video Content (Quadrant-I)
  • Developed a video module on the Maximum Loss Method of Piecemeal Distribution for B.Com Sem 1 Financial Accounting.
  • Developed a video module on the Surplus Capital Method of Piecemeal Distribution for B.Com Sem 1 Financial Accounting.
  • Created a comprehensive two-part video series on Process Costing for B.Com Sem 5 Cost and Financial Accounting.
  • Developed a video module on Marginal and Absorption Costing for the M.Com Sem 2 Cost Accounting curriculum.
  • Authored and developed a complete video module on Standard Costing for B.Com Sem 6 Management Accounting.
  • Educational Scripts for NME-ICT Project (Quadrant-II / EMRC)
  • Served as a Subject Expert to write the script for Introduction to Financial Markets.
  • Served as a Subject Expert to write the script for Sources of Finance, Lease, Mergers & Acquisitions.
  • Served as a Subject Expert to write the script covering foundational Cost Concepts.
  • Self-Learning Materials (Quadrant-II / BAOU)
  • Developed digital reading material (SLM) on the role of a Company Secretary for B.Com Sem 4 Business Law.
  • Developed digital reading material (SLM) detailing the Research Process for the M.Com Sem 3 Research Methodology program.
  • Developed digital reading material (SLM) providing an Introduction to Business Research for the M.Com Sem 3 Research Methodology program.

INVITED EXPERT TALKS

  • Gyansabha (NEP 2020 and Viksit Gujarat). Ganpat University, Mehesana (Mar. 2026).
  • Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana. Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti & Education Department (NIHFW), New Delhi (Feb. 2026).
  • In Knowledge Sharing Programme for Digital Accounting at SVNIT, Surat (Dec. 2025).
  • Certificate Course in Basic Vedic Mathematics. Uma Arts and Nathiba Commerce Mahila College, Gandhinagar (Nov. 2025).
  • Session Expert in the two-day workshopon Vedic Mathematics at Shri Sardar Patel Primary School, Mendrada(Nov.2025).
  • Lecture Series on Organisation Development. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad (Oct. 2023).
  • At Bharatiya Bhasha Sangam to discuss Bhartiya Prabandhan in Gujarati, organised by Gujarat Sahitya Academy at Statue of Unity (Aug. 2023).
  • Technology to Know for and during Interviews. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad (Jul. 2021).