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The “Corporate Mitra” Shift: A Threat or an Evolution for CAs, CSs and CMAs?

CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...

April 18, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

CMA Rameshore Khanal takes over as Finance Minister of Nepal

CA, CS, CMA : Following anti-corruption protests, Ms. Karki becomes Nepal's first female interim prime minister. Her new cabinet includes Financ...

September 16, 2025 1728 Views 0 comment Print

Why Include Cost Accountants in Income Tax Definition?

Income Tax : Explore reasons to include Cost Accountants in the Income Tax Bill 2025. Understand their role, expertise, and the legislative int...

March 8, 2025 17154 Views 27 comments Print

7 Reasons to Include CMAs as “Accountants” in Income Tax Bill 2025

Income Tax : Explore why Cost Accountants (CMAs) should be included in the definition of "Accountant" under the Income Tax Bill 2025 for a comp...

February 19, 2025 22113 Views 26 comments Print

The Darkest Side of Direct Taxation Practice in India

CA, CS, CMA : Direct taxation in India is plagued by mishandling, ignorance, and reliance on settlement schemes, risking the financial stability...

January 29, 2025 5049 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICMAI Restricts Misleading Ads to Protect Professional Integrity of Cost Accountants

Corporate Law : ICMAI introduced strict advertisement guidelines prohibiting exaggerated claims and misleading content. The framework ensures ethi...

March 30, 2026 5523 Views 0 comment Print

CAS-25 Cost Accounting Standard on Valuation of Inventory

CA, CS, CMA : CAS-25 standardizes principles for inventory valuation, including cost components and NRV rules. It applies from 12 February 2026 ...

February 17, 2026 1947 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI Issues Draft Guidelines to Regulate Merger and Demerger of CMA Firms

CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI has proposed structured rules governing merger and demerger of CMA firms, including mandatory agreements, name freezing, and...

February 16, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI Proposes Mandatory Registration and NRN for CMA Firm Networks

CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI requires prior approval of network names and submission of formal agreements through prescribed forms. Detailed provisions g...

February 16, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI Proposes Name Change Rules for PCMA Firms with 2/3rd Partner Continuity

CA, CS, CMA : Proposed guidelines permit PCMA firms to change names with Council approval while retaining registration number and tenure, provid...

February 16, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No provision for re-evaluation of answer scripts in Cost Accountancy exams: HC

CA, CS, CMA : Kolkata High Court judgment on re-evaluation of answer scripts in Cost Accountancy exams. Analysis of regulations and court decisi...

November 25, 2023 3696 Views 0 comment Print

HC restrained Institute of Cost Accountants from using ‘ICAI’ acronym

CA, CS, CMA : Delhi High Court restrained Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India from using ICAI acronym, a trademark which stands registered in...

March 28, 2023 16680 Views 0 comment Print

CA, CS, CMA authorised to present case on behalf of client under RERA

Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...

April 28, 2022 6501 Views 0 comment Print

SC dismisses plea against use of acronym ‘ICAI’ by Institute of Cost Accountants of India

CA, CS, CMA : CA V. Venkata Sivakumar Vs. The Secretary, Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India Use of acronym ICAI by Institute of Cost Account...

July 19, 2021 32529 Views 10 comments Print

Who can use the acronym ICAI- HC to hear the matter on 27th July, 2021

CA, CS, CMA : Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Vs The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (Delhi High Court) Institute of Chartere...

June 3, 2021 1431 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Amendment in Guidelines for CMA Members under CPE, 2024

Corporate Law : The amended guidelines mandate minimum CPE hours for all practicing members. Non-compliance will lead to discontinuation of the Ce...

April 1, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

Cost Accountants CPE Deadline Extended to March 2026

CA, CS, CMA : The Institute of Cost Accountants of India grants a final extension until March 31, 2026, for CoP holders to clear the mandatory C...

September 30, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies Appellate Authority Appointments for CA, CMA & CS Acts

CA, CS, CMA : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has updated member appointments for the Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, and Compa...

July 8, 2025 2685 Views 0 comment Print

Institute of Cost Accountants Updates HQ Location from Calcutta to Delhi

Corporate Law : ICAI amends 1959 regulations, replacing “Calcutta” with “Delhi” as the official head office location, effective April 25, ...

April 25, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

CA, CMA Election Tribunal Appointments by MCA – April 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Corporate Affairs updates tribunal members for ICAI and ICMAI election dispute cases, effective from April 17, 2025....

April 17, 2025 1044 Views 0 comment Print


Fiscal Deficit & Cost Audit Report Negligence

July 12, 2014 3303 Views 0 comment Print

Well India has presented its Budget and billions of analysis has been already executed. Well I find that this budget would be finding a hard place to land due to the recent COST AUDIT & COSTING METHODS abolishment.  Now my readers my say that extrapolating and trying to mix cost audit in everything I write. […]

CMAs’ Role in Tax Audit

July 6, 2014 51031 Views 58 comments Print

Finance Act, 1984 introduced Section 44AB under Income-tax Act, 1961 w.e.f Assessment Year 1985-86. Under this section, if the total sales / turnover or gross receipts for previous year exceed the prescribed limits then assessee is required to get his accounts audited by an “Accountant”. This audit is popularly known as Tax Audit.

CMA President's Communique for July 2014

July 2, 2014 2208 Views 0 comment Print

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. –Epicurus A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.  –George Bernard Shaw My Dear Professional Colleagues, It is […]

UP VAT- CS, CMA included in definition of Accountant

July 2, 2014 5368 Views 0 comment Print

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government vide Section 21 of The Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act 2008 and Rule 42 thereof has already recognized Cost Accountants  for the purpose of Auditing of Books of every taxable dealers under the Act. Now The UP  Government has issued an amendment to Rules vide Government Notification no. Ka.Ni.-2-684/XI-9(295)/07-U.P.VATRULES-08-order-(114)-2014, […]

Invisible capital – Cost Accounting SME segment – Part 4

June 30, 2014 3147 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation to my previous articles on Invisible capital: For Cost Accountants in Practice – PART 3 its being found that many cost accountants are inclined to come and join practicing. I find that many cost accountants have come up with the question and that there is not much growth or prospects in the profession […]

CMA President's Communique for June 2014

June 2, 2014 955 Views 0 comment Print

On behalf of the Council of the Institute, CMA fraternity and on my personal behalf, I congratulate Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi for taking charge as the 15th Prime Minister of India. The Institute appreciates the 10 Point Road Map given by Hon’ble Prime Minister to steer the economy on the path of inclusive growth.

Developing Invisible capital : For Cost Accountants in Practice – PART 2

May 21, 2014 1411 Views 0 comment Print

In my first article on Invisible capital: For Cost Accountants in Practice I tried my best to give a clear picture about the practicing insights for the new young Cost Accountants. In this series I would like to focus on the key areas where we all go wrong and get into the battle of frustration […]

The Cost Accountants’ Chapters (Amendment) Bye-laws, 2014

May 19, 2014 1066 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by Regulation 146 of the Cost and Works Accountants Regulations, 1959, the Council of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India hereby makes the following Bye-laws to amend further The Cost Accountants’ Chapters Bye-laws, 2013

Invisible capital : For Cost Accountants in Practice – Part 1

May 15, 2014 3353 Views 0 comment Print

We dream to start something of our own and in that process we dream to get into profession similar to doctors where they start practicing and gain knowledge and independent recognition. Cost Accountancy is one of the professions where students pursuing finance domain studies can become independent professionals. But many fellow members would say that […]

CMA President's Communique for May 2014

May 7, 2014 929 Views 0 comment Print

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.- Helen Keller My Dear Professional Colleagues, I am happy to inform that the Annual Day function will take place at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi […]

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