R K Mohapatra is a professional Cost and Management Accountant, Ex. GM/Finance/IRCON, having 34 years of rich experience, is a Blogger, Writer, Speaker, Social Activist, Eminent Author, “Awardee,” and an Editorial Board Member of “The Worldonomics Times Magazine”.
Mohapatra is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) and currently holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the ICMAI Jammu Chapter. His international recognition is further solidified by his membership in the UK’s Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance.
Mohapatra as Author, Speaker & Cover Star:
R K Mohapatra is a financial expert and a prolific author. His five books have inspired many, focusing on business and self-help topics in finance, investment, planning, and mutual funds. His notable works include:
- “Retirement Planning: A Simple Guide for Individuals”
- “Investment Risk & Growth: A Guide for Investors on Investment Vehicles”
- “Sahi Nivesh Se Ameer Banen” (Hindi Edition)
- “Mutual Funds: A Powerful Investment Avenue for Individuals” and
- “Relationship: A Motley of Love, Trust, and Emotions”
Additionally, he published over 30 articles in various leading daily newspapers, journals, and print media magazines, including “Indian Railways,” “Reader’s Trail,” “Intriguing Imagination,” “CFO Connect IMA India,” and “The Worldonomics Times” during his distinguished career.
R K Mohapatra is the cover star of “SELFESTA,” “PANDORA,” and “GLORIOUS INDIA” Magazines. A multitalented personality, he has been interviewed in many media houses: The Free Press Journal, TheIndiestimes.com, JNews, Hitimes, Books & Author Bulletin, The Literature Today, Criticspace, Literary Titan, PressReader, There and Their and Including The magazine of Selfesta, Passion Review, Outlook, Times of India, and Glorious India.
Speaker & Panelist Roles:
R K Mohapatra has been a speaker and panelist on topics related to Finance and investment. For example, he participated in a panel on the theme “Shape of Things to Come” at the 18th Edition of the Asia Pacific HRM Congress, held at Taj Yeshwantpur in Bangalore. In 2019, he was the chief speaker at the ICAI Bhubaneswar Chapter on the topic “Investment Opportunities and Risk Management in India.” He was also one of the speakers on the “Smart Investment for a Secure Retirement” topic in a webinar organized by Moneycontrol.com and sponsored by Bajaj Alliance in Jan 2021. Additionally, Mohapatra was a guest of honor at the Financial Literacy Seminar held at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala in 2023.
Awards & Accolades:
R K Mohapatra won the eminent author award at the 32nd Dr. S. Radha Krishnan Memorial, National Media Network Awards-2016, for his meticulously bestselling book, “Retirement Planning—A Simple Guide for Individuals.”
R K Mohapatra’s book, “Mutual Funds: A Powerful Investment Avenue for Individuals,” won the Literary Titan Gold Book Award 2020 in the USA.
Notable Author R K Mohapatra has won the prestigious 2020 Reader’s Favourite – Gold Medal award for his bestselling book, “Investment Risk & Growth: A Guide for Investors about Investment Vehicles.”
Apart from that, Mohapatra’s honest and striking portrayals of the corporate world earned him numerous national and international awards: Exemplary Leader Award 2019, ‘Hall of Fame,’ 19th Edition Asian HR Leadership Awards 2021, the prestigious “Bharatiya Sahitya Ratna- Best Author Award-2022,” and “Lifetime achievement Awards 2023” in recognition of his immense contribution to literature across talent domains, striving for excellence in genres across the Nation and beyond.
Recently, CMA R K Mohapatra, Ex. GM/Finance, IRCON, has been awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate Award (Ph.D.) in Finance by The Thames International University, France, along with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Global Scholar’s Foundations in recognition of his services in Finance and Accounts.
Philanthropic and social work:
In 2008, the Kalagul Shaktipeeth Mandir Trust, Sylhet, honored him as an activist for his philanthropic efforts and significant initiatives in social work at Shaktipeeth, Maa Kalagul, Temple, Bangladesh. He is a trustee at Sri Kalka Maa Dharmaarth Trust, New Delhi and Maa Durga Committee in Barapada, Bhadrak, Odisha.
Many of his friends and colleagues refer to him as a ‘philanthropist’ because he has always been there to offer expert advice to all who seek his opinion on financial issues, sans any tantrums.
A good author, according to him, is one who knows how to astutely convey the larger-than-life message through his books, whether directly or indirectly; the book should be embedded with a theme that can sustain itself over generations so that they don’t become obsolete with the passage of time.
Connect with CMA (Dr.) R.K.Mohapatra:
Readers may connect with the Author at www.rabindramohapatra.com, facebook.com/rk.mohapatra.as.in, and e-mail:[email protected].
