Atul Shah Inc

Moving Pains

Moving is such a sweet sorrow. We (Atul Shah Inc.) have been at the current location since July 2007—and after 17 years and a month (205 months! Accountant that I am)—it’s time to move. From Vancouver to New Westminster. Mixed bag of feelings. The advantages, such as lesser commuting hassles, nearness to homes, restaurants, shopping, etc. need to be weighed against our loss of leaving ‘288’. One moment, I am all for it; and the other against. Moving, indeed, is such a sweet sorrow.

“To move or not to move” was not the question. The decision was thrust upon us. The building which housed and nurtured our practice is being demolished. And…

Effective Monday September 2, 2024: Our new location will be (drum roll):

7-320 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6.

This move represents a significant step forward for us, allowing us to better serve you with enhanced facilities and a more convenient location.

Please note that our phone numbers and email addresses will remain unchanged, so you can continue to reach us as usual. There could be some hiccups in connecting with our firm over the phone (I am not sure whether the lines will be in place by the time we relocate)—so I give below the cell phone numbers of each of us:

Atul 604-765-4994
Mayuri 778-994-6880
Aditi 604-375-9396
Pinal 778-680-1241
Azaz 250-420-1128
Pragna 604-363-0834
Sewa 604-561-0433

We look forward to welcoming you to our new office and continuing to provide you with exceptional service. If you have questions or need further information about the move, please contact me at 604 765 4994 or [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We are eager to show you our new space and continue our relationship from our new location.

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Home-coming or going? “I am dreaming tonight of a place I love Even more than I usually do And although I know it’s a long road back I promise you I shall be home for Christmas” Shen roared, undeterred and unperturbed. …

My experience Air India Flight from Vancouver to New Delhi (October 27, 2022): The wheelchair access requested for my spouse, Pragna: Well, well – I have seen better services. We got the drop off to the security check (from the check-in counter) by a battery operated cart. “Your Maple Leaf lounge is just after the check-in. Someone will pick you up when your departure is announced.”...

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FLYING CAREERS “Damania Airlines serves free beer. Imagine that! Indian Airlines serves just coffee and cookies.” Nilesh emphasized the fact. FREE BEER! The fare between Goa and Mumbai (it was called Bombay in th…

“Ask not what your country has done for you. Ask what you have done for your country.” He recalled the statement and immediately erased it. Karma! He blamed karma for the mess he was in. As usual, it started in a rather inane way. Saanvi was busy in the kitchen preparing sumptuous dishes for Diwali Festival, whereas Shen was relaxed on his favourite chair, doing a rather complex crossword in the daily....

ALL FOR NOTHING “Ask not what your country has done for you. Ask what you have done for your country.” He recalled the statement and immediately erased it. Karma! He blamed karma for the mess he was in. As usual, …

Circus, Circus YOUTH You were you I was me Together two Became we. PRIME Years later From mere us To more than two We and ours. TWILIGHT You, me, alone. Lips caress yesteryears Trembling hands Wipe other’s tears Atul-Anand October 28, 2021

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“Don’t come to the living room when we have guests. DON’T. And never talk to any guests. Do you understand?” He stared at his left toe, then the right toe. He dared not look up. He knew not his fault. The command was not unusual, and used to be repeated and re-established whenever the family had guests. Shen, the eight-year-old, loved to meet, greet, and talk....

CrossRoads “Don’t come to the living room when we have guests. DON’T. And never talk to any guests. Do you understand?” He stared at his left toe, then the right toe. He dared not look up. He knew not his fau…

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ADVENTURES OF ACCOUNTANTS An adventure is something you don’t enjoy while you are in it – but relish it (if you survive) later on. The adventurers can be categorized into three broad categories: Some people are born adventu…

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