ICAI Revises Standards on Joint Audit of Financial Statements [Read Standards]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) revised the standards on Joint Audit of Financial Statements. The practice of appointing more than one auditor to conduct the audit of large entities has been in
ICAI releases Exposure Draft of Standard on Joint Audits [Read Draft]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the draft of Standards on Joint Audits for Chartered Accountants. A joint audit is an audit of financial statements of an entity by two or
ICAI Issues Advisory regarding Allocation of Work among the Joint Auditors in case of Bank Audits
Amidst of all the controversies following PNB Scam, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has issued an advisory regarding Allocation of Work among the Joint Auditors in case of Bank Audits. The advisory
ICAI revises Guidance Note on Bank Audit [Read Notes]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has brought out the revised 2018 edition of the Guidance Note on Bank Audit for the benefit of the
Companies should Opt for Joint Audit when Investor insists on having an International Auditor: DIPP Reviews FDI Policy [Read Press Note]
In a significant move, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has reviewed the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on various sectors regarding allowing 100 per cent FDI in single brand product retail trading
Chief Commissioner Central Tax, Central Excise and Customs of Thiruvananthapuram Zone invites Framework for Joint Audit by CGST and SGST officers
In a recent meeting held by the Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Central Excise, and Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone, alongside the Special Commissioner, SGST, on March 21, 2024, they had a discussion revolving around optimising audit
Telangana AAR rules Applicability of GST on Ice Cream, Allied Products and Milk Shakes [Read Order]
The Authority of Advance ruling (AAR) ruled on the applicability of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on ice cream, allied products, and milkshakes. The applicant, M/s Sri Venkateswara Agencies is a partnership firm. The firms
18% of GST applicable on Supply of Foods or Drinks in Restaurant for Consumption within or away: AAR [Read Order]
The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) in Maharashtra has held that 18% of goods and services tax(GST) applicable to supply of food or drinks in the restaurant for consumption within or away from the restaurant
Statutory Auditors of PSBs to be appointed by RBI and not by Bank Managements: ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) suggested the appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs) and Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The ICAI added
No GST Exemption available on ‘Supply of ManPower Services’: AAR [Read Order]
The Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no exemption available on the supply of manpower services. The applicant is a sole proprietor of M/S M. D. Enterprises. The total turnover of the applicant
Relief to Adani Enterprises: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax on Management Consultancy Services as POT not applicable to Period before POT Rules [Read Order]
In the case of Adani Enterprises, the Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) set aside service tax on management consultancy services as to Point of Taxation Rule POT not applicable
ICAI finds IL&FS Auditors ‘Prima facie Guilty’ of Professional Misconduct
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ) has reportedly found the statutory auditors of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) Ltd “prima facie guilty” of professional misconduct, The Hindu Business Line reported.
Big Four Accountancy Firms Should Break Up, says MPs Committee of UK
A cross-party committee of MPs has suggested that the UK's Big Four accountancy firms should be separated into audit and non-audit businesses. Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC conduct 97% of big companies' audits in the
Demonetised: No Central Excise Duty on Point of Sale Devices & Goods required for their manufacture till March 31 [Read Notification]
The Government has demonetised the currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 with effect from mid-night of 8th-9th November, 2016. Along with this, the Government has also laid increased emphasis on promoting digital payments.
Govt to set up National Financial Reporting Authority to Monitor Chartered Accountants
The Government is planning to set up National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) as it seeks to rein in the Institute of Chartered Accountants for India (ICAI) for its perceived failure in enforcing discipline. Section 132 of