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Action against partners, not audit firm, says ICAI

January 15, 2009 1050 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has said that the concerned partner who signed on Satyam Computers’ balance sheet will be held responsible and not the audit firm Price Waterhouse.

HNIs opting for new tax havens i.e. UAE, Singapore, Hongkong Etc.

January 15, 2009 699 Views 0 comment Print

As India’s peak income-tax rates begin to hurt, the number of high networth individuals (HNI) seeking to take residence outside the country is going up sharply, according to leading wealth managers, tax consultants and immigration lawyers whom ET spoke to. Peak income tax rates in India are as high as 33% as against 0% in […]

Rotate auditors and CFOs, say experts

January 15, 2009 570 Views 0 comment Print

In the aftermath of the Satyam fiasco, like in any other scam, questions are raised about how to avoid one the next time. In this backdrop, chief financial officers and experts reckon that changing the auditor every four years, as is an international practice, could be the way out. M Damo-daran, former Sebi chief, in […]

Govt may top up stimulus packages for industry

January 15, 2009 378 Views 0 comment Print

Government will consider “topping up” the stimulus packages for the industry reeling under the impact of global downturn, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said on Monday. “There are sectors not doing well and we are addressing those sectors by ensuring liquidity…perhaps another relief package for them which puts them in a level playing field […]

ICAI to disclose name of audit firms avoiding proper norms

January 15, 2009 417 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said on Monday it would reveal to the public the names of audit firms that overlook due diligence while auditing companies. This would act as a deterrent to audit firms from compromising on the quality of audit work as the bad publicity would make it lose its […]

ICAI plans to Limit the Number of Year an auditor can be associated with a Company

January 15, 2009 585 Views 0 comment Print

Shaken by the alleged “inaction” of Satyam Computer’s auditor Price Waterhouse, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is planning to push for a cap on the tenure of a company’s auditor. The institute is also looking into the possibility of issuing guidance to its members on “compulsory verification” if a company’s cash and bank […]

Amended ICAI Act good enough to deal with Misconduct by its Members

January 15, 2009 954 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is the regulating body in India to deal with matters relating to professional or other misconduct of its members by virtue of the powers vested in The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the relevant regulations framed thereunder.

Govt mulls to allow 25 pc FDI to shore up aviation sector

January 15, 2009 319 Views 0 comment Print

When contacted, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said, “There is no clarity on the issue as yet. It is only one of the options which are being considered.” The officials said that keeping in mind the serious financial difficulties faced by the airlines, the government has asked oil companies to defer by six months the repayment of airlines’ dues. Other measures like abolition of five per cent customs duty on jet fuel were also taken.

Income tax case: ICAI denies violations of various provisions; exemption issue pending before DG

January 15, 2009 387 Views 0 comment Print

THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has clarified that accounts of the Institute were duly audited and signed by the auditors, and after adoption by the Institute, the same were published in the Gazette of India as well as circulated among its members and filed with the Income Tax authorities as […]

Anil Ambani welcomes Sebi move for counter audit of top companies

January 15, 2009 462 Views 0 comment Print

ADAG group chairman Anil Ambani has asked market regulator SEBI to ensure confidentiality of commercial and other information while carrying out counter audit of top corporate houses in the wake of a mega financial fraud in Satyam leaving a blot on India Inc’s image. Welcoming Sebi’s initiative on establishing and certifying quality of audit, Ambani […]

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