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Why Audit and Accounting Are Essential for Transparency in Modern Business

Finance : The article explains how audit and accounting systems help maintain financial transparency, accountability, and investor confidenc...

May 9, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print

Essentials of Audit And Accounting In A Company/Organisation

Finance : The issue highlights the distinction between accounting and auditing functions. The key takeaway is that independent audits ensure...

May 5, 2026 513 Views 1 comment Print

Carbon Credits in India: Accounting and Tax Perspectives

Goods and Services Tax : Explains how carbon credits have evolved into monetisable assets and outlines key accounting recognition, income-tax treatment und...

December 31, 2025 1893 Views 1 comment Print

Acquisition Accounting: How to Record Share & Asset Purchases Without Merger

CA, CS, CMA : Clarifies how acquisitions are accounted for when the acquired company continues to exist, focusing on fair-value recognition, goo...

November 26, 2025 1482 Views 0 comment Print

Accounting For Inventories In Livestock, Agriculture, Forestry & Mineral Oil & Gas Industries

CA, CS, CMA : Highlights how agriculture, livestock, forestry, and oil & gas inventories need unique recognition and measurement approaches. Key...

November 24, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print


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Free Webinar on Foreign Accounting & Bookkeeping

CA, CS, CMA : Join our free webinar on foreign accounting and bookkeeping, led by expert CA Sachin Jain. Learn about opportunities, techniques, ...

September 4, 2023 6828 Views 0 comment Print

Criteria for classification of Non-company entities for AS applicability

CA, CS, CMA : The Council, at its 400th meeting, held on March 18-19, 2021, considered the matter relating to applicability of Accounting Standa...

April 1, 2021 146508 Views 1 comment Print

Temporary Exceptions to Hedge Accounting for Derivative Contracts

CA, CS, CMA : Announcement providing Temporary Exceptions to Hedge Accounting prescribed under Guidance Note on Accounting for Derivative Contra...

April 1, 2021 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Money laundering and scams “THROUGH” Multi-State Urban Cooperative Credit Societies, Angadia’s & Banks in India/Abroad – Gems & Jewellery Industry

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI Research paper on Money laundering and scams THROUGH Multi-State Urban Cooperative Credit Societies, Angadia’s & Banks in I...

February 17, 2021 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Money Laundering & Scams “THROUGH” Multi-State Urban Cooperative Credit Societies In India – Cash Deposits

CA, CS, CMA : The Credit Co-operative societies have misused various gaps of the system over period of time by tapping various regulations for c...

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Method of accounting can be changed if such change is bona fide and permissible under law

Income Tax : Change in method of accounting was bona fide and with the compliance of the Accounting Standard – AS 9 – Revenue Recognition i...

January 13, 2014 14384 Views 0 comment Print

Rejection of Accounting Method followed by Assessee which was accepted in Assessment of earlier Year

Income Tax : Method of Accounting regularly followed by the taxpayer which was accepted by the Tax Officer in past cannot be rejected in future...

February 1, 2011 1543 Views 0 comment Print

If book results are not rejected, AO has no alternative except to accept the book results

Income Tax : We find that at the time of survey the sample processing was carried out and according to the sample processing, the bi-products c...

January 23, 2011 1718 Views 0 comment Print

If AO assume concealment without considering the actual payments made in the subsequent years, such attempt would be premature

Income Tax : We have heard both the sides in detail. Thrust given by the C1T(A) on the mens rea reflected in the conduct of the assessee does n...

January 10, 2010 600 Views 0 comment Print

Change of method of accounting of overdue charges from mercantile basis to cash system does not create any income

Income Tax : In the instant case, learned counsel for the Revenue is not in a position to demonstrate or satisfy us that due to the change of a...

January 4, 2010 3598 Views 0 comment Print


Accounting Standards and IFRS

August 7, 2014 40454 Views 2 comments Print

Atul Khurana OVERVIEW: What are Accounting Standards? What is IFRS? What is Convergence of Accounting Standards? Convergence of Indian accounting standards with IFRS Role of ICAI in convergence Role of SEBI in convergence Role of Industry Associations in convergence Advantages and Challenges for convergence Meaning of Accounting Standards: In order to ensure transparency consistency, comparability, […]

Forensic Accounting: A Career Path

May 13, 2014 2025 Views 0 comment Print

Forensic Accounting has existed for many years.  Also known as “Investigative Accounting”, forensic accounting is a detailed examination and analysis of financial documents and records for use as evidence in a court of law. Forensic Accounting represents an area of finance that combines detective skills and financial activities. These accountants dig into the financial reports and […]

Method of accounting can be changed if such change is bona fide and permissible under law

January 13, 2014 14384 Views 0 comment Print

Change in method of accounting was bona fide and with the compliance of the Accounting Standard – AS 9 – Revenue Recognition issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and provisions of S.5 of the Act.

Accounting For Self Generated Certified Emission Reductions (CERS)

January 3, 2014 2566 Views 0 comment Print

Whether it is assets or not – CERs is an asset because it qualifies definition of Assets given in ‘Framework for the preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements’, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which is as follows:

4 Accounting Programs Your Clients Will Thank You for Recommending

November 28, 2013 6818 Views 5 comments Print

As a tax accountant, it’s your job to make the tax and accounting process simple for your clients. Luckily, there are several software applications available that take the guesswork out of accounting and streamline the process for both you and your clients. Best of all? These software picks are affordable regardless of the size of the business.

A brief on Carbon Credit

August 14, 2013 1823 Views 0 comment Print

Background  : The carbon market can be divided into two: the voluntary market and the regulatory (compliance) market. In the compliance market, carbon credits are generated by projects that operate under one of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved mechanisms such as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

Understanding of the Carbon Credits

June 7, 2013 1775 Views 0 comment Print

One challenge facing the human race is that of GLOBAL WARMING. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Carbon credits and carbon markets are a component of national and international attempts to mitigate the growth in concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The goal is to allow market mechanisms to drive […]

Sec 199 –Does the method of accounting impact the year of TDS credit?

May 1, 2011 4364 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee is a firm and engaged in business of financing and follows cash system of accounting. It gave a loan to a company on interest. The borrower while crediting the interest deducted TDS and issued TDS certificate. The assessee claimed the credit of TDS without offering the corresponding income to tax . The AO disallowed the claim of the assessee .The CIT (A) allowed the appeal of the assessee- ITO Business Ward –II (4) v. M/s Shri Anupallavi Finance & Investments (2011-TIOL-78-ITAT-MAD)

Rejection of Accounting Method followed by Assessee which was accepted in Assessment of earlier Year

February 1, 2011 1543 Views 0 comment Print

Method of Accounting regularly followed by the taxpayer which was accepted by the Tax Officer in past cannot be rejected in future years without expressing the dissatisfaction about the correctness or completeness of the accounts of the taxpayer Rec

If book results are not rejected, AO has no alternative except to accept the book results

January 23, 2011 1718 Views 0 comment Print

We find that at the time of survey the sample processing was carried out and according to the sample processing, the bi-products consists of chuni, dust, waste, etc. which comes to 8.46% and the books of account reflected the waste and bi-products at 10%. We find from the facts that out of 100 kg. of mug the production of mugdal is 90 kg. and bi-product is 10 kg, which is called `kurma or chuni’. Kurma is bi-product and not a waste or process loss. Kurma is sold in open market and sale proceed has already been credited by the assessee in the books of account. According to the assessee, the actual wast

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