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But with that, comes a range of terms which can be difficult to understand. Read our glossary to learn more: Accounting information systems: Computerised accounting systems are essential for all organisations these days. An information systems strea Full Article

Accountant has been named one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011 by U.S. News & World Report, which based its list on projected employment growth and other factors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that employment for accountants and auditors wil Full Article

Officials at Icwai have been lobbying the government to include cost accountants under the definition accountant as defined in the subsection 2 of Section 288 of the Income-tax Act. The finance ministry has ignored calls by cost accountants that they be treated at par with chartered accountants and be allowed to sign off on the financial statements of companies. Full Article

The Government has clarified that while remitting consular receipts abroad, diplomatic missions in India will be required to submit only a self certified undertaking in Form No 15CA to the remitter bank and they are not required to obtain a certificate from an accountant / certificate of Assessing officer in Form 15CB. A circular No.9 of 2009 to this effect was issued by Central Board of Direct Taxes, here today. Full Article

In view of the above, while remitting consular receipts abroad, diplomatic missions in India will be required to submit only a self certified undertaking in Form No 15CA to the remitter bank. They are not required to obtain a certificate from an accountant/ certificate of Assessing officer (Form 15CB). The procedure for furnishing information regarding remittances of consular receipts by diplomatic missions in India will be as follows:- Full Article

As per the letter of the Central Government dated 9-7-1973, all State-controlled Educational Committee(s) /Board(s) have been constituted to implement the Educational policy of the States(s), consequently, they should be treated as Educational Institution within the meaning of section 10(22). Full Article

The power to suo motu extend the period for completion of the special audit was available to the AO only w.e.f. 1-4-2008 and before such date, the extension can be made only at the request of the assessee on an application made in this behalf by the assessee. Full Article

he assessee, a civil contractor, claimed deduction u/s 80-IA (4) in respect of the profits from infrastructure projects executed by it. The lower authorities rejected the claim on the ground that the assessee was a mere contractor and not a developer. On appeal, the Judicial Member upheld the claim on the ground that the assessee was a developer. The Accountant Member dissented and after taking note of the Explanation to s. 80-IA then proposed to be inserted by the Finan.. Full Article