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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 1602 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 16887 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 21708 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 4977 Views 0 comment Print

How To Succeed When Luck is Unfavorable ?

CA, CS, CMA : Its quite normal to see people clearing Professional Exams like CA/CMA/CS with comparatively little efforts  and other student ...

September 15, 2024 1875 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 5388 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 1002 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 321 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 270 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 246 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 3588 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 16614 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 6360 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 32406 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 1383 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 6, 2026 132 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 807 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 2553 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 759 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 882 Views 0 comment Print


Indirect Tax Amendments by FA, 2012 – Applicable for June,13 & Dec,13 CMA Exams

April 4, 2013 2057 Views 0 comment Print

Indirect Tax Laws Amendment Made By Finance Act, 2012 As Compiled By The Institute of Cost Accountants of India  Applicable for June 2013 and December 2013 Examinations of CMA Students  A. EXCISE  AMENDMENTS IN THE CENTRAL EXCISE ACT, 1944  (1) Incorporation of definition of “inter-connected undertakings” in section 4 (Effective from May 28th, 2012) Section […]

CMA President Communique for April, 2013

April 2, 2013 555 Views 0 comment Print

NABARD includes Cost Accountant for Stock Audit – Delhi VAT Act now also includes Cost Accountants for VAT Audit – National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) vide its circular dated 30.1.2013,include Cost Accountant also for purpose of carrying out the Stock Audit for Working Capital Finance of Central Cooperative Banks and State Cooperative Banks.

Delhi girl becomes CA, Cost Accountant and CS at 23

April 1, 2013 4308 Views 0 comment Print

Nurturing the ambition to make it big in the finance arena, a 23-year-old Delhi girl has qualified as chartered accountant, cost accountant, and also company secretary — becoming possibly the youngest person to complete all the three professional accounting courses. A Delhi University commerce graduate, Pallavi Sachdeva admires ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar as a […]

Cost Audit Applicability for financial year starting on or after Jan 1, 2013

March 26, 2013 8676 Views 0 comment Print

MCA issues Cost Audit Order in suppression of earlier Cost Audit Orders During the year 2011-12, MCA issued various cost audit orders wherein maximum industries were brought under cost audit net. It needs attention that  to bring uniformity in reporting,the MCA had issued a notification vide S.O. 1747(E) dated 7th August, 2012 mentioning Product or […]

CMA body advisory to members conducting Special Audit u/s. 14A of Central Excise Act, 1944

March 14, 2013 973 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India The members of the Institute are undertaking Valuation Audit under Section 14A of Central Excise Act,1944. The basic objective of the Section 14A is toensure correct determination of value for themanufacture of excisable goods produced or manufactured for correct realisation of revenue.

Advocates only can appear before Income Tax Authorities

March 8, 2013 25253 Views 0 comment Print

In a very interesting move which may not be a good news for practicing CA, CS, CMA etc. who are engaged in practice in the area of Law and taxation,  Rajasthan Tax Bar Association have filed a petition before  Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT), Rajasthan and urged him  to not to allow any one […]

Dishonest ICAEW member excluded for lying

March 8, 2013 918 Views 0 comment Print

A former high-flying finance director has been expelled from ICAEW membership after he lied about his wealth to the courts during divorce proceedings Simon Kingdon, former finance director to the Kensington Group and once voted one of the top 100 FDs by institutional shareholders, failed to disclose a valuable shareholding to the court and to […]

CMA President Communique for March, 2013

March 5, 2013 754 Views 0 comment Print

We at Institute have also started this planning exercise. The idea is to develop new approaches for sustainable growth of the profession of Cost and Management Accountancy. Management Accountancy is a complex activity requiring knowledge of diverse fields. It is must for professionals like CMAs to meet the expectation of the society.

CMA – Provisional Rank List of FINAL & INTERMEDIATE Exam (Dec-2012 Term)

February 23, 2013 1432 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Rank List of FINAL Exam (Dec-2012 Term) Provisional Rank List of INTERMEDIATE Exam (Dec-2012 Term)

CAS – 15 Cost Accounting Standard on Selling and Distribution Overheads

February 5, 2013 5748 Views 0 comment Print

CAS – 15 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OVERHEADS The following is the COST ACCOUNTING STANDARD -15 (CAS-15) issued by the Council of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India on “SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OVERHEADS”. In this standard, the standard portions have been set in bold italic type. These are to be read […]

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