Explore the need for a Balance Confirmation Portal in auditing, a collaborative effort by ICAI and IBA to enhance audit integrity. Learn how it addresses challenges, reduces risks, and streamlines the external confirmation process, citing historical frauds like the SATYAM Scandal. The proposed portal aims to provide standardized, transparent, and cost-free access to information from public sector banks initially, with plans for future expansion. Stay informed about this innovative solution shaping the future of auditing.
IBBI Disciplinary Committee has issued an order addressing the contravention by Mr. Raj Kumar Ralhan, an Insolvency Professional. The order pertains to violations under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and related regulations, including the incurrence of unreasonable costs during liquidation and the failure to make necessary disclosures regarding engaged professionals. The IBBI Disciplinary Committee’s order […]
SEBI has issued a circular introducing a regulatory framework for Execution Only Platforms (EOPs) facilitating transactions in direct plans of mutual fund schemes. This circular addresses the need for a specific framework for technology/digital platforms to provide execution-only services and obtain data feeds. Discover the guidelines for EOPs and the balance between investor convenience and […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a corrigendum to its circular regarding mutual funds’ participation in repo transactions on corporate debt securities. This corrigendum replaces a Clause 1 in the previous circular, impacting the participation guidelines for mutual funds. The corrigendum issued by SEBI modifies Clause 1 of the circular, bringing […]
CESTAT Ahmedabad held that imposing penalty under rule 209A against the person who is only involved in maintaining the accounts of the company is unjustified and unsustainable in law.
CESTAT Chandigarh held that re-classification from ‘Commercial or Industrial Construction Services’ to ‘works contract service’ justified as contract and VAT registration proves that contract is work contract service.
ITAT Mumbai held that as there was no malafide or deliberate in action on the part of the assessee in filing the appeal with delay of 387 days before the Ld. CIT(A). Accordingly, it was directed to CIT(A) to condone the delay.
On the date of approval of Resolution Plan by Adjudicating Authority, all such claims which are not a part of Resolution Plan, shall stand extinguished and no person will be entitled to initiate or continue any proceedings in respect to a claim which is not a part of the Resolution Plan.
ITAT Delhi held that in absence of a Permanent Establishment, provisions of section 44BB of the Income Tax Act has no application.
ITAT Delhi held that post amendment by Finance Act, 2012 which is effective from 1st April 2013, the exemption u/s 54B of the Income Tax Act is also available to HUF.
