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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of personal and business finance, the role of a competent and trustworthy chartered accountant (CA) cannot be overstated. Whether you are an individual looking to manage your taxes or a business owner striving for financial success, having a skilled CA by your side can make a significant difference. The challenge, however, lies in finding the […]
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. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA Rationalization of Licensing Framework for Authorized Persons (APs) under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (December 26, 2023) It has been decided to rationalize and simplify the […]
Internal Auditors play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial information within an organization. One critical aspect of their responsibilities is managing and scrutinizing the audit trail, which serves as a digital breadcrumb trail documenting every transaction and activity. Following are the key responsibilities of a finance audit firm : Establishing and Monitoring Controls: Internal Auditors […]
SA 701 deals with the responsibilities of an auditor to communicate the key audit matters in his/her audit report. Introduction SA 701 is intended for addressing both the judgment of an auditor as to what is required to be communicated in his/her audit report and the content and form of such communication. The purpose of communicating key audit matters is: […]