In this edition we have tried to bring you notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of December, 2023 issued by MCA, RBI, SEBI, IBBI and others. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS SECURITIES LAWS AND CAPITAL MARKET Guidelines for AIFs with Respect to Holding their Investments in Dematerialized Form and Appointment of Custodian. Investment made by an AIF shall be held in dematerialized form only, irrespective of whether the investment is made directly in the investee company or is
Month: February 2024
Communication with Those Charged with Governance
Scope of SA 260: To Deals with auditor’s responsibility to communicate with TCWG in an audit of financial statements. Who are “Those Charged with Governance” (TCWG): The Person(s) or Organization(s) with responsibilities of for overseeing the strategic direction of the entity and obligations related to the accountability of the entity. This includes those overseeing the financial reporting process and for some entities, TCWG may include the management personnel like Board Member. Who are Management: The person(s) with executive responsibility for
Navigating AI Transformations in Finance: UK Insights for 2024
The financial landscape in 2024 is undergoing significant transformations driven by economic shifts, technological advances, and geopolitical influences. The digital transformation is reshaping operations in traditional and neo banks, with AI trends, open banking, and cryptocurrencies playing pivotal roles. Looking back at the lessons from 2023, it’s evident that innovation is critical for financial organizations. Embedded finance, tokenization, and cross-border payments have gained traction, paving the way for heightened digital transformation, increased automation, and the integration of Generation AI
Indirect Tax News Letter
GST Calendar –Compliances for the month of January’2024 Nature of Compliances Due Date GSTR-7 (Tax Deducted at Source ‘TDS’) February 10, 2024 GSTR-8 (Tax Collected at Source ‘TCS’) February 10, 2024 GSTR-1 February 11, 2024 IFF- Invoice furnishing facility (Availing QRMP) February 13, 2024 GSTR-6 Input Service Distributor February 13, 2024 GSTR-2B (Auto-Generated Statement) February 14, 2024 GSTR-3B February 20, 2024 GSTR-5 (Non-Resident Taxable Person) February 20, 2024 GSTR-5A (OIDAR Service Provider) February 20, 2024 PMT-06 (who have opted for
RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for January 2024
CBDT ORDER DATED 31.01.2024 [F. NO. 225/132/2023/ITA-II, DATED 31-1-2024] The CBDT vide this order dated 31.01.2024, to resolve grievance of taxpayer related to issue of refund in respect of returns of income validly filed electronically up to AY 2020-21, time limit of processing the same further extended the time till 30.04.2024. On 1st February 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget. Vide this Budget / Finance Bill 2024, existing rates of income-tax are continues for the Financial Year (‘FY’) 2024-2025
BlackRock Strikes $12.5 Bn Deal To Acquire Global Infrastructure Partners
BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have signed a definitive agreement for a stock and cash deal. BlackRock will acquire GIP for $12.5 billion (around INR 1,00,000 crore) which will make the world’s largest asset manager as one of the biggest players in alternative assets and private markets. BlackRock will buy GIP in $3 billion cash and roughly 12 million BlackRock shares to create an infrastructure investing platform with more than $150 billion in combined assets. Founded in 2006, GIP
Accounting treatment of Warranties as per Ind. AS – 115
It is common for an entity to provide (in accordance with the contract, the law or the entity’s customary business practices) a warranty in connection with the sale of a product (whether a good or service). The nature of a warranty can vary significantly across industries and contracts. Some warranties provide a customer with assurance that the related product will function as the parties intended because it complies with agreed-upon specifications. Other warranties provide the customer with a service in