Understanding the three lines of Defense Model

Introduction: The Three lines Model helps organizations to identify the framework and processes that best suits the objectives of the organization and simplifies Risk Management and Governance. A governing body is eventually responsible for governance, which is achieved through the actions and activities of the governing body as well as management. A Governing Body in any organization receives periodic reports […]

New TCS Law – Aggressive or balanced

Finance Act, 2020 amended provisions relating to TCS w.e.f. 1-10-20. On 29.9.20, CBDT issued guidelines for its implementation and on 30.9.20, CBDT issued a press release clarifying its applicability. In a nutshell, following may be summarized:- TCS shall be applicable only on the receipt exceeding Rs. 50 lakh by a seller from a particular buyer. TCS is made applicable to […]

Amendments by MCA: September 2020

In this edition we have tried to bring to your notice the latest amendment that followed in the month of September issued by MCA. Amendment introduced by MCA Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), […]

GST a pulsating game of compliances synergizing with law

Notional interest on security deposit is taxable if it sways value of supply – AAR Karnataka Facts  The plaintiff plans to enter in an agreement for renting of an immovable property to an Educational Institution. Ensuing the agreement, the rent is Rs. 1.5 lacs per month and refundable security deposit is Rs. 500 lakhs, the same is refundable on termination […]

Indiabulls Real Estate to Merge with Embassy Group’s Units: September 2020 Financial News

Indiabulls India Estate and two subsidiaries of the Embassy Group have entered into an agreement to merge their residential and commercial projects. This shall become one of the India’s leading real estate development platforms, with 80.8 Million sq. ft. launched and planned development potential. Here are the latest financial news of private equity, venture capital and mergers & acquisitions: Private […]

The GST finding its place in jurisprudence on pertinent issues

AAAR Karnataka held supply of goods and services under warranty contract as composite supply, as principal supply being services and “recipient of supply” to make payment to under the contract to the supplier. Elaborative:   Facts: The appellant provides warranty and other after sales support services on supply as a distributor of branded trucks on a principal-to-principal basis to its […]

Audit Quality Review Report & AS queries

NFRA issues Audit Quality Review Report of the Statutory Audit of IL&FS for F.Y. 2017-18 In pursuant to section 132(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 and NFRA Rules, 2018, The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued the Audit Quality Review Report (AQRR) of the Statutory Audit of IL&FS Financial Services Ltd. for the financial year 2017-18. This AQR was […]

Fighting Fraud Using COSO: A Practical Approach by Internal Auditor

Fraud is a significant threat to organization, especially a complex global organization operating with multiple businesses and geographies. The situation gets more complicated now as opportunities and justification are enhanced during COVID-19. An ACFE report says, organizations typically lose 5 percent of revenues to fraud annually. COSO framework may be used to develop a comprehensive mechanism to mitigate frauds effectively […]