Our Founders

Habibullah

Late CA. Habibullah (1936-2019)

Qualifications: FCA MIIA FIISA

Habibullah was founder and principal partner of the firm and served the profession since 1962.

He was Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. USA and The Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Adjusters, India.

He was eminent professional and an authority in the field of Direct Taxation. He established the firm in 1962 in a small town of Gorakhpur and since then his vision and leadership qualities helped the firm grow year by year and expand nationally & internationally.

He shall always be remembered and followed for his principle & vision by all of us. The partners and family members of HCO & Co. Chartered Accountants pay rich tribute and salute him for his vision and zeal to excel in profession that was always admired by society and professionals.

Habibullah

Late CA. Vijay Kumar Agarwal (1947-2018)

Qualifications: FCA MIIA FIISA

V K Agarwal joined the firm as article assistant in the year 1968 and since then was associated with the firm. After becoming Chartered Accountant in the year 1974, he led the firm as partner and was instrumental in growth of the firm.

With his hard work and eye for perfection he was given the responsibility of Managing Partner. Under his dynamic vision and leadership firm achieved success after success and set milestones that are still unmatched.

He was fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. USA and The Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Adjusters, India. He was also Chairman of Branch of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2007 and was nominated to various committee of the Central India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He was also on expert panel for various Urban and Local Bodies.

The partners and family members of HCO & Co. Chartered Accountants pay tribute and salute him for his dedication and hard work to the profession and firm till his last breath.