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CFO & Director Accountability for Cost Records & Audit under Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2026

CA, CS, CMA : The amendment introduces strict personal liability for senior management in maintaining cost records. It ensures accountability by...

April 16, 2026 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Inventory Valuation under Income-tax Act, 2025: A Critical Area for Financial, Tax & Cost Auditors

Income Tax : Inventory Valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025: A Critical Area for Financial, Tax, and Cost Auditors - Analytical Study of ...

March 23, 2026 2853 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Seeks Further Clarifications on Inventory Valuation & Costing u/s 148(7)

Company Law : MCA has intensified scrutiny of Cost Audit filings and is issuing notices (currently for FY 2020–21) under Section 148(7) of the...

January 18, 2026 7836 Views 0 comment Print

Energy Sector: Cost Audit in Power, Oil & Gas

CA, CS, CMA : This explains why power, oil, gas, and coal companies fall under mandatory cost audit regulations. The key takeaway is that meetin...

January 7, 2026 711 Views 0 comment Print

Cost Audit Applicability on Industry

Company Law : This explains when manufacturing companies must undergo cost audit based on turnover thresholds. The key takeaway is that exceedin...

December 28, 2025 1992 Views 0 comment Print


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ICMAI release Code of Ethics Effective June 2025

CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI issues revised Code of Ethics for CMAs, effective June 1, 2025, including independence standards for audit and assurance eng...

June 10, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

Technical Guide on Cost Management in Healthcare Services

CA, CS, CMA : The Institute of Cost Accountants of India releases an Exposure Draft on Cost Management in Healthcare Services. Public comments a...

February 16, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

Govt. report on Cost Accounting Records & Cost Audit 2024

Company Law : Explore ICMAI detailed analysis of the Govt. committee report on enhancing cost audit effectiveness. Read insights & recommendatio...

July 10, 2024 5616 Views 0 comment Print

CAS-2 (Revised 2024) Cost Accounting Standard on Capacity Determination

CA, CS, CMA : Explore revised CAS-2 (2024) standard for capacity determination, issued by Institute of Cost Accountants of India, ensuring consi...

May 18, 2024 2781 Views 1 comment Print

Guidance Note on Inventory Valuation under Income Tax Act 1961

Income Tax : Learn how to prepare Inventory Valuation Reports under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with our comprehensive Guidance...

May 10, 2024 4152 Views 0 comment Print


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Guidelines for Mandatory Communication to Preceding Cost Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : A detailed guide from Institute of Cost Accountants of India about mandatory communication regulations for Cost Accountants. Under...

May 26, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of last date of filing of Cost Audit Report to Board of Directors

Company Law : Representations have been received from various stakeholders for extension of last date of filing of Cost Audit Report to the Boar...

September 27, 2021 11364 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of Last Date of Filing Cost Audit Report for FY 2019-20

Company Law : It has been decided that if cost audit report for the financial year 2019-20 by the cost auditor to the Board of Directors of the ...

September 10, 2020 8979 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of filing of CRA-4 (cost audit report) extended to 29.02.2020

Company Law : General Circular No. 17/2019- Last date of filing of CRA-4 (cost audit report) for all eligible companies for the Financial Year 2...

December 30, 2019 3225 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (cost records and audit) Amendment Rules, 2019

Company Law : The companies who have already filed their Cost Audit Report in form CRA-4 for the financial year 2018-19 with the Central Governm...

October 15, 2019 22299 Views 1 comment Print


Committee Constituted by MCA & FM recommends for major increase of scope of Cost Audit in India

July 7, 2024 9492 Views 2 comments Print

Discover the latest recommendations by MCA & FM’s Committee to expand cost audit rules in India. Explore changes in turnover limits, sector inclusions, audit formats, and more.

Cost Audit and Cost Records applicability 2024-25

June 24, 2024 46950 Views 3 comments Print

Understand Cost Audit applicability for 2024-25. Learn about non-compliance consequences and how to avoid show cause notices. Insights by CMA Navneet Kumar Jain.

CAS-2 (Revised 2024) Cost Accounting Standard on Capacity Determination

May 18, 2024 2781 Views 1 comment Print

Explore revised CAS-2 (2024) standard for capacity determination, issued by Institute of Cost Accountants of India, ensuring consistency in capacity measurement.

Comply without delay with timeline of Cost Audit 2023-24

May 15, 2024 7008 Views 0 comment Print

Ensure timely compliance with the 2023-24 Cost Audit timeline. Promptly report any deviations to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as per regulatory requirements.

Applicability & Non-Compliance in Cost Records/Audit: MCA Notices & ICMAI Advisory

May 13, 2024 11466 Views 0 comment Print

Applicability of Cost Records and Cost Audit and Non-Compliance with various provisions with regard to Cost Records/Audit results in issue of Notices by MCA and advisory by ICMAI

Guidance Note on Inventory Valuation under Income Tax Act 1961

May 10, 2024 4152 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to prepare Inventory Valuation Reports under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with our comprehensive Guidance Note. Get insights on legal provisions, standards, and FAQs.

ICMAI Advisory: Unit of Measure & Cost Audit Report Submission

May 10, 2024 1371 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI issues advisory for members regarding Annexures in Cost Audit Reports & timely submission. Ensure compliance for statutory requirements.

Role of CMA & Cost Auditing in PM Narendra Modi’s Vision for India 2047

March 18, 2024 2826 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the role of Cost Management Accountants (CMAs) and the importance of cost audit and costing systems in achieving PM Narendra Modi’s vision for India in 2047.

Cost Auditor Appointment & Compliance Under Companies Act 2013

January 22, 2024 17709 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the complexities of Cost Auditor appointments, remuneration, removal, and resignation under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the criteria, timelines, and procedures for compliance.

Cost Record Maintenance & Audit applicability under Companies Act, 2013

January 15, 2024 32145 Views 0 comment Print

The article provides an in-depth understanding of provisions related to maintenance of cost records and applicability of cost audit under Companies Act, 2013.

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