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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


Applicability of Cost Records as per Companies Act, 2013

April 22, 2023 40371 Views 3 comments Print

Article, discuss applicability of cost records under Indian law, legal provisions governing them, and procedures for maintaining them in compliance with latest amended rules and laws.

Role of Cost Accountant in inventory valuation under Income Tax

April 7, 2023 3318 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the significance of inventory valuation in income tax and the crucial role cost accountants play in this process. Learn about inventory valuation methods and the responsibilities of cost accountants, including choosing valuation methods, determining costs, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and coordinating with other departments. Stay informed to ensure accurate and compliant inventory valuation for your business.

How Digital Technology can Transform Cost Management

March 31, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how digital technology is reshaping cost management strategies in response to economic uncertainties. Learn about the transformative impact of digital tools, cognitive technologies, and strategic approaches for effective cost management in today’s dynamic business environment.”

MCA notice for non-compliance of provision related to Cost records & Solution

March 24, 2023 5649 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the MCA notice for non-compliance with cost records under Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013, and discover solutions for directors, including appointing a Cost Accountant, maintaining accurate records, rectifying non-compliance, seeking professional advice, and timely communication with the MCA to avoid penalties and legal consequences.

Cost Records Maintenance under Section 148 of Companies Act gets Momentum

March 19, 2023 6222 Views 0 comment Print

Cost Records Maintenance under Section 148 of Companies Act gains traction. Learn about mandates, notices, and the importance of compliance for corporates.

Role of inventory management control in cost accounting

March 7, 2023 4752 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the crucial role of inventory management control in cost accounting. Learn how it optimizes inventory levels, reduces costs, and boosts profitability.

Importance of Cost Control techniques & methods of cost control techniques

March 3, 2023 22392 Views 3 comments Print

Learn the importance of cost control techniques in industries. Explore methods like budgeting, standard costing, activity-based costing, inventory management, process improvement, outsourcing, and negotiation.

Price Driven Costing a Tool with Cost Accountants (Cost Reduction through Value Engineering )

February 18, 2023 1878 Views 1 comment Print

Price driven costing tools with value engineering can help reduce costs for MSMEs in India. Find out what value analysis can do for cost accountants.

Budget 2023 proposes valuation of inventory by a cost accountant

February 4, 2023 7341 Views 0 comment Print

In order to ensure that the inventory is valued in accordance with various provisions of law, it is proposed to amend section 142 of the Act relating to Inquiry before assessment to ensure the following:-(i) To enable the Assessing Officer to direct the assessee to get the inventory valued by a cost accountant,

Inventory Valuation by Cost Accountants in Income Tax Act: Budget 2023

February 3, 2023 5430 Views 3 comments Print

Budget 2023 introduces Concept of inventory valuations by Cost Accountants in specific cases, as granted by Section 142(2A) of income Tax Act.

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