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The ICAI has recently released various publications
The ICAI has recently released various publications :
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1. Accounting Standard for Local Bodies
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2. Construction Contracts
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3. Practitioner & HUF : A practitioners' Perspective
Chairman’s Message and activity report February 2013 ICSI THRISSUR CHAPTER
Chairman’s Message
Dear professional colleagues,
It
was indeed a great relief for lot of corporates and the markets,
investors, and citizens of the country due to the roll back measures
announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in the budget 2013.
On 21st
February, I had the pleasure to represent the Thrissur Chapter at the
Interaction meeting organized
Vacancy for CA in Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd
| Company: | Randstad India Limited |
| Industry: | Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical/Medicine/Healthcare |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
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Company Details: Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd - GNFC is Indias leading player in the Fertilizer industry and has ambitious plans to attain leadership position for its Chemicals and IT divisions. The company is currently executing various projects including the TDI project at Dahej to achieve its targets for the next five years. |
BIG 4 AND CHINA
The Shanghai chapter of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions is pushing to unionize PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young and KPMG. Chinese law
Management Training vacancy for CS in Mumbai
Those who are interested in doing management training in Mumbai, please send urgent resume to
Half day seminar Chennai West study circle on Companies Bill
Half day seminar Chennai West study circle on Companies Bill
Dear All
Chennai West Study circle next meeting will be held as per programme
appended below.
We request you to take part in the half day seminar. We are organising the
same in Guindy location
Kindly confirm your participation in
The claim u/s 54F of I T Act 1961 cannot be denied on the ground that the residential house was purchased in the name of wife
The claim u/s 54F of I T Act 1961 cannot be denied on the ground that the residential house was purchased in the name of wife. held by
Seminar on “Practical Aspects of Cost Accounting Records and Cost Audit” on Monday, March 18, 2013 at New Delhi.
Seminar on “Practical Aspects of Cost Accounting Records and Cost Audit” on Monday, March 18, 2013 at New Delhi.
2013-03-06
Vacancy for CA in HSBC
Job Title
Assistant Manager – Insurance Accounting & Reporting, Gurgaon
Job Description
Assistant Manager – Insurance Accounting & Reporting, Gurgaon
Job Description
- Review of Journal Entries, consolidation of financial / non-financial management information for a highly complex set of insurance businesses.
- Review of P&L and balance Sheet Schedules
- Produce and analyze ad hoc management information to exacting timescales for executive
Vacancy for CA in Allbank Finance Ltd.
| Company: | Allbank Finance Ltd. |
| Industry: | Accounting/Banking/Financial Services/Stock broking |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
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Company Details: AllBank Finance Limited, Category - I Merchant Banker and wholly owned subsidiary of Allahabad Bank. |
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Job Description: |
NEW FRAUD in Bombay with Chartered Accountant- be careful
This happened in Mumbai.. An incident narrated by one of the Chartered Accountants...
It all started when I received a call from someone claiming that he was from my mobile service provider and he asked me to shutdown my phone for 2 hours for 3G update to take place. As I was rushing for a meeting, I did not question and shutdown my cell phone. After 45 minutes I felt very suspicious since the caller did
Notification for Tax Collection at Source by Maharashtra State Authorities under section 31A, in respect of Excavation of Sand
Notification for Tax
Collection at Source by certain Authorities under section 31A, in respect of
Excavation of Sand as follows:
Vacancy for CA Inter / CS Inter in GIC General Insurance Corporation Of India
| Company: | General Insurance Corporation Of India |
| Industry: | Government Sector |
| Job Function: | Banking & Insurance |
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Company Details: GIC Re, The Indian Reinsurer and Worlds 15th Largest Reinsurer. |
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Job Description: Young, Engetic and Ambitious Graduates / Post Graduates, to grow up with the expanding Indian insurance industry. GIC Re welcomes you to be a part of its family - A Bachelor in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology Engineering, Agriculture, Commerce, Law, English, Maths, Statistics and Medicine. Desirable Qualifications - Post graduate Degree in |
The Works contract composition provisions under Delhi VAT shall be significantly revamped
The Works contract composition provisions under Delhi VAT shall be significantly revamped w.e.f 1.4.2013. The details of Revised composition model under VAT is as detailed hereunder. We are pleased to forward the analysis of the changes suggested.
Governing Statute
for New Model
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Effectuated
vide Notification
No. 3(13)/Fin.(Rev-I)/2012-13/dsvi/180
dated 28th February,2013.
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This
notification shall come into force with effect from 1st April
2013.
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Revokes earlier Notifications
No.F.3(78)Fin.(T&E)2005-2006/1508-kha
dated 17-3-2006.
PRUDENCE LEADS TO COOKIE JAR ACCOUNTING
Prudence Leads to “Cookie Jar Accounting”
By Katharina Schlueter
IASB chairman Hans Hoogervorst is critical of the concept of prudence, believing companies could be smoothing their figures.
When
the international accounting standard-setting body IASB changed its
IFRS Framework by replacing the
Vacancy for CA in NCR
Job Description
Tax Manager-604664
Description
Position
Summary NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company
leading the way businesses interact with customers. NCR’s assisted and
self-service solutions and comprehensive support ST : Retrospective amendment in section 65(105)(zzzz) by Finance Act, 2010 levying service tax on renting of immovable property, per se, is constitutionally valid
ST : Retrospective amendment in section 65(105)(zzzz) by Finance Act,
2010 levying service tax on renting of immovable property, per se, is
constitutionally valid
[2013] 31 taxmann.com 16 (Madhya Pradesh)
[2013] 31 taxmann.com 16 (Madhya Pradesh)
Vacancy for CA in India Infoline
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Designation: Internal Auditor Exp: 3 - 5 yrs Qualification: CA / Chartered Accountant Industry: Banking, Broking, NBFC | |
IT : Expenditure incurred on false ceiling and office renovation on leased business premises are allowable as revenue expenditure
IT : Expenditure incurred on false ceiling and office renovation on
leased business premises are allowable as revenue expenditure
Vacancy for CA in Pfizer
Role Description
Group/Department: Corporate Audit
Position Purpose:
The Senior Auditor will have primary responsibility for participating as a member of a team of financial and IT auditors conducting independent audit and risk oversight activities at Pfizer locations worldwide. They also participate on strategic teams within Corporate Audit.
Core Responsibilities and scope of work:
Group/Department: Corporate Audit
Position Purpose:
The Senior Auditor will have primary responsibility for participating as a member of a team of financial and IT auditors conducting independent audit and risk oversight activities at Pfizer locations worldwide. They also participate on strategic teams within Corporate Audit.
Core Responsibilities and scope of work:
Credit taken on capital goods cannot be denied on ground that same was used for processing of semi-processed goods on job work basis
MODVAT - Credit taken on capital goods cannot be denied on ground that
same was used for processing of semi-processed goods on job work basis
which are exempted under Notification No 214/86-CE - Revenue's appeal
dismissed: HC
MUMBAI, MAR 06, 2013: THE CCE, Goa has filed a Central Excise Appeal before the Bombay High
MUMBAI, MAR 06, 2013: THE CCE, Goa has filed a Central Excise Appeal before the Bombay High
Applicability of Revised Format of Audit Report and Reporting
I write this to once again bring to your attention that:
- The audit reports in respect of audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after 1st April 2012 are to be issued in this revised format. The text of the revised auditor’s report format appears in the Appendix to the Revised SA 700 and can be downloaded from website of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at
Vacancy for CA in J K Cement Ltd
| Company: | J K Cement Ltd |
| Industry: | Manufacturing |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
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Company Details: JK Cement Ltd. |
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Job Description: Smart, young qualified and result oriented professionals for their Grey Cement Plants and New Projects at |
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Applications invited from Audit Firms for conducting audit in the Bank by Indian bank
Applications invited from Audit Firms for conducting
forensic audit in the Bank by indian bank.
The details are attached.
Daily forum Activator Award Earn free talktime daily for posting your queries and replies at Forum
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The award for the winner is Rs.50 worth of free talktime
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The award for the winner is Rs.50 worth of free talktime
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Daily Quiz (06/03/13) What is Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) and is applicable to whom?
Daily Quiz (06/03/13) What is Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) and is applicable to whom?
The member providing the first correct reply shall receive free talk time worth Rs.20 award.
The member providing the second correct reply shall receive free talk time worth Rs.10 award.
The member providing the first correct reply shall receive free talk time worth Rs.20 award.
The member providing the second correct reply shall receive free talk time worth Rs.10 award.
New fresher CA [Male only ] required
We urgently need a fresh CA [Male only]
We specialise in Bank concurrent audit and stock audit
Our office is based in dadar
salary payable as per experience
Kindly contact at this email id or at
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AFTER 23 YEARS
When a supervisor is hauled up after 23 years for his alleged laxity in
supervising construction, examined by an enquiry officer without witness
and called upon to cough up about Rs 3.70 lakh in sixty instalments, it
amounts to a grave injustice to such employee inasmuch as he would not
be having in his possession any evidence to plead his innocence. The
Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu Housing Board vs. R. Chakrapani
Bombay High Court Takes Liberal View On S. 271(1)(c) Penalty
CIT vs. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd (Bombay High Court)
No s. 271(1)(c) penalty if income not offered to tax due to “inadvertent mistake”
The assessee claimed deduction/ exemption of interest on tax-free
bonds of Rs.5.60 crores. When the AO asked the assessee to give details
of the interest on tax-free bonds, the assessee stated that it had
inadvertently treated taxable interest of Rs. 75 lakhs as being tax-free
and offered the said sum to tax. The AO levied penalty u/s 271(1)(c)
for concealment of income/ filing inaccurate particulars of income. This
was
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) plans to set up a forensic audit laboratory next fiscal
To
strengthen its overall capabilities, Serious Fraud Investigation Office
(SFIO) plans to set up a forensic audit laboratory next fiscal.
SFIO,
under the Corporate Affairs Ministry, has the mandate to investigate
corporate frauds and is probing many high profile cases.
For setting up the laboratory, the agency will soon enter into a pact
with the National Institute of Electronics
E-filing must for annual income of over Rs 5 lakh
E-filing must for annual income of over Rs 5 lakh’
Taxpayers
having an annual income of over Rs 5 lakh will be required to file
their returns in electronic form, a senior Finance Ministry official
said today.
Besides, the Finance Ministry is also making provisions for e-filing of Wealth Tax returns.
“Income tax returns
for the group above Rs 5 lakh is must, and all such returns will be
e—filed. This is a move towards using technology so that the interface
between Assessing Officer and assessee is
Service Tax - A peep into Amnesty Scheme
THE journey of taxation on services began in July, 1994 by selective
taxation of three services. With consistent increase in tax rate and
widening of tax base by addition of new services under the tax net, the
once moderate collections of service tax are now one of the key
contributors to the Government's revenue
BCAS Referencer 2013-14
Referencer 2013-14
51 years of BCAS
Referencer!
The New BCA Referencer helps
you to take care of wealth and health. Increasingly hectic professional lives
makes it essential to find a balance and put your personal health back on
track. With it’s theme Healthcare, this
Referencer does just that! Along with professional guidance it also guides you
in adopting a more healthy
Budget Booklet 2013-14 of Lucknow CA Club
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I am happy to introduce the Budget Publication: 2013-14 of Lucknow Chartered Accountants Club (LCAC).
This is the sixth successive publication of its kind by the Club. The
previous Booklets plus Ready Recokner have received a great response and
appreciation from all of you and for this |
ICAI will be Conducting of Mock Tests for Intermediate (IPC) and Final Course students for May, 2013 Examinations - (01-03-2013)
Conducting of Mock Tests for Intermediate (IPC) and Final Course students for May, 2013 Examinations - (01-03-2013)
With a view to further encourage the students to evaluate their preparation for the examination, the Board of Studies has prepared Mock Test Papers for Intermediate (IPC) and Final Course students to assess their
With a view to further encourage the students to evaluate their preparation for the examination, the Board of Studies has prepared Mock Test Papers for Intermediate (IPC) and Final Course students to assess their
IT : Electricity charges are in nature of statutory liability
IT : Electricity charges are in nature of statutory liability and
revenue has to allow them as deduction irrespective of whether or not
same have been paid and notwithstanding that assessee has disputed any
Religious symbols and ICAI
Dear Mr. Chairman,
I have perused the Newsletter of March, 2013 of the Hyderabad Branch which you have sent to us vide trailing mail and request you to not to post the same to the Members for the following reasons:
Chartered Accountants Association, Jalandhar in association with DLF & Capital Properties is organizing a Seminar on Income Tax
We are pleased to inform you that the Chartered Accountants
Association, Jalandhar in association with DLF & Capital Properties is organizing a Seminar on Income Tax as per the
details below:
Programme:
Day & Date : Wednesday, 6th
March 2013
Registration : 6.30 P.M. to 6.45
P.M.
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS): Changing the Rules
The
last few months has seen an extraordinary attack on the tax planning
activities of the world’s largest companies. The attack has come from
multiple directions: the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts
Committee has publicly criticized the transfer pricing practices of
Google, Amazon, and Starbucks; governments in Australia, New Zealand,
France, and
Japan's 2013 Tax Reform Proposals and Treaty Amendments: What Will Be the Net Effect?
Japan's 2013 tax reform proposals, along
with amendments to the U.S.-Japan tax treaty, aim to encourage
corporate expansion and promote cross-border investment. Will the net
impact of these changes
be beneficial for companies and individuals? We’ll discuss:
- Enhanced tax measures and credits for corporate investment in production facilities, job creation, salary growth,
SIRC ICAI EGM 28 MARCH 2013 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION No. 1
BACKGROUND*
We find that one Central Council member on 1st March 2010 sent SMS and letters to
members for suggestion in improving the examination system of ICAI. During the past 2
years he has been claiming that he brought in several changes, and innovations in the
Monday, March 4, 2013
Vacancy for CA/ICWA in HDFC BANK- Mumbai, Kolhapur and Indore
| Position | Credit Manager - Commercial Vehicle - Construction Equipment Loan |
| Work Location | Kolhapur, Mumbai, Indore |
| Date Posted | Monday, March 04, 2013 |
Responsibilities
- Evaluation of Proposals put up for recommendation / approval
- Ensuring completion of file with all documents required as per policy, prior to Credit
Vacancy for CA/CMA in Symbiosis Open Education Society - Pune
| Company: | Symbiosis Open Education Society |
| Industry: | Educational/Training |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
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Company Details: Symbiosis Open Education Society - SOES, an Educational Society having 4 constituent institutes, reputed for excellence in distance and vocational education. |
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Job Description: Candidate should be CA/ICWA/MBA - Finance with minimum 8 - 10 years experience out of which at least 3-4 years in leadership position. Responsible for budgeting, MIS, Investment monitoring, Banking, facilitating audit, cost control, taxation & day to day |
Deputy General Manager - Finance Analyst Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited - Mumbai, Maharashtra
| Company: | Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| Industry: | Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical/Medicine/Healthcare |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
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Company Details: Calyx has been a preferred CRAMs & API supplier to customers around the world. Now more than ever before, we are dependent on our global professionals to take us to new heights. While our attractive compensation packages are further enhanced by our ESOP and profit-sharing plans, our impending IPO makes this one of the most exciting times to |
Ph.D Programme by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Eligibility: BE/B.Tech
CA
CS
ICWA
M Phil / Phd
MBA/PGDM
Diploma
Location: Delhi
Job Category: Scholarships
Last Date: 5 April 13
CA
CS
ICWA
M Phil / Phd
MBA/PGDM
Diploma
Location: Delhi
Job Category: Scholarships
Last Date: 5 April 13
Job Type: Full Time
Hiring Process: Written-test.
Hiring Process: Written-test.
Job Details
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, conduct Ph.D Programme www.freshersworld.com
Eligibility : Master’s degree (including IIFT MPIB / MBA(IB)) / M.Phil degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent to B Plus in aggregate. or Four years of B. Tech / B.E. or equivalent degree in engineering) from a recognized university with
Vp/gm (finance, Banking,accounts CUM Company Secretary) / Chennai by Foods Fats and Fertilisers Ltd
HANDLING , WORKING CAPITAL(UNDER CONSORTIUM), TERM LOANS ,SECRATARIAL & CORPORATE LAW MATTERS AND TREASURY FUNCTIONS.
Salary:
Salary WILL NOT BE A Constraint FOR THE Right Candidate.
Opening for the Post of Mgr./sr. Mgr. - Audit Met trade India Ltd. (MTIL)
Company Introduction :
Met trade India Ltd. (MTIL) is a leading Co. engaged in Non ferrous Metal Production specially Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Zinc & Tin. The company is also one of the biggest producers of lead and only producer of pure Tin in India. With a Turnover of Rs.1500 Crores it is among the top notch leading business houses in
Met trade India Ltd. (MTIL) is a leading Co. engaged in Non ferrous Metal Production specially Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Zinc & Tin. The company is also one of the biggest producers of lead and only producer of pure Tin in India. With a Turnover of Rs.1500 Crores it is among the top notch leading business houses in
PEC Ltd vacancy for Chief General Manager(Finance)
The candidate should be a CA/ICWA with graduation. Preferance will be given to persons with MBA qualification in Finance.
Pay Scale: 51,300-73,000/- (I.D.A)
Age should not more than 47 years on 31 March, 2013.
The Job description includes responsibility of finance, accounts and fund management of the organization and
Vacancy for CA / ICWA in Hindustan Insecticides Ltd
HINDUSTAN INSECTICIDES LTD
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)
(An ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company)
SCOPE
COMPLEX, CORE-6, II-FLOOR,
7, LODHI
ROAD, NEW DELHI-110003,
Tel.
:24361019, Fax No. : 91-11-24362116
Website :- www.hil.gov.in
E-mail- hq@hil.gov.in
Invites applications for the following position:
Job for CA/ CA Inter in Delhi
Opening for Chartered Accountants at Kalgidhar Trust in New Delhi.
Qualification- CAs (with min. 3 years exp.) or cleared Inter (with min. 5 years exp.)
Qualification- CAs (with min. 3 years exp.) or cleared Inter (with min. 5 years exp.)
President Communique for March, 2013
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"Arise,
Awake and Stop not till the Goal is reached."
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-Swami
Vivekananda
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Dear Professional
Colleagues,
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The month of March
has begun and I hope you all must be very busy with your professional
assignments. Inspite of this busy schedule, I am sure that you all must have
already started planning for the next year.
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We at Institute
have also started this planning exercise. The idea is to develop new
approaches for sustainable growth of the profession of Cost and Management
Accountancy. Management Accountancy is a complex
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TCA Jaipur has decided to publish new directory duly updated the members details
DEAR MEMBERS
TCA
Jaipur has decided to publish new directory duly updated the members
details. All the existing members are requet to please fill up the
enclosed form and send it to TCA office or below mentioned
The Supreme Court has enumerated six specific issues that are not amenable to arbitration.
The Supreme Court has enumerated six specific issues that are not amenable to arbitration.
Tenancy
matters are one of them and hence even if there is a broad provision
for referring disputes to the arbitrator, the issue of tenancy would
remain outside his pale said the Punjab and Haryana High Court in St.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
TEN MISCONCEPTIONS IFRS
Danjou's
presentation was recently translated by the IASB into English, and the
"10 misconceptions" which he addresses in his remarks, with input from
IFRS Foundation Chairman Michel Prada with respect to questions relating
to the IFRS Foundation and governance of the two bodies, are summarized
below (page numbers in parentheses refer to page numbers in the
document):
Appointment of Internal Auditors for Registered Office Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited 
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Appointment of Internal Auditors for Registered Office & at Project Offices for The Year 2013-14 And 2014-15
Address: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED (A Government of Karnataka undertaking) PWD Office “Annexe” III floor, K.R.Circle, Bengaluru – 560 001
Phone:
Email:
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Appointment of Internal Auditors for Registered Office & at Project Offices for The Year 2013-14 And 2014-15
Address: KRISHNA BHAGYA JALA NIGAM LIMITED (A Government of Karnataka undertaking) PWD Office “Annexe” III floor, K.R.Circle, Bengaluru – 560 001
Phone:
Email:
Consultancy services firms / CA firms and organizations for migration of single entry Ac counting system to accrual based double entry accounting system
Urban Administration And Development 
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Consultancy services firms / CA firms & organizations for migration of single entry Ac counting system to accrual based double entry accounting system, preparation of opening balance sheet, updation of fixed asset register valuation of fixed assets and handholding support of urban bodies.
Address: Urban Administration And Development Palika Bhavan Shivaji Nagar Near No, 6 Bus Stop Bhopal -426016,MP
Phone:
Email:
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Consultancy services firms / CA firms & organizations for migration of single entry Ac counting system to accrual based double entry accounting system, preparation of opening balance sheet, updation of fixed asset register valuation of fixed assets and handholding support of urban bodies.
Address: Urban Administration And Development Palika Bhavan Shivaji Nagar Near No, 6 Bus Stop Bhopal -426016,MP
Phone:
Email:
Expression of interest at carrying out the procurement and civil works audit under European commission state partnership program.
Department Of Public Instruction 
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Expression of interest at carrying out the procurement and civil works audit under European commission state partnership program.
Address: Directorate of Public Instruction Chhattisgarh, Composite Education Building Pension Bada, Raipur (C.G.)
Phone: 0771-2331385
Email:
Last Date : 04/03/2013
Expression of interest at carrying out the procurement and civil works audit under European commission state partnership program.
Address: Directorate of Public Instruction Chhattisgarh, Composite Education Building Pension Bada, Raipur (C.G.)
Phone: 0771-2331385
Email:
Stringent Penal Actions re-introduced in Indirect Tax Laws
ON September 30, 2011, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Om
Prakash Vs Union of India (2011-TIOL-95-SC-CX-LB) had held Customs and
central excise duty evasions and other offences, which are
non-cognizable, are also bailable .
Former FM Pranab Mukherjee in the last budget attempted to make amendments to reverse this verdict but,
Former FM Pranab Mukherjee in the last budget attempted to make amendments to reverse this verdict but,
CRISIL deplores Govt's revenue slipshod; gives guarded welcome to Budget
CRISIL deplores Govt's revenue slipshod; gives guarded welcome to Budget
NEW DELHI, MAR 03, 2013: STANDARD and Poor's Indian subsidiary CRISIL has dubbed the slippages in India's tax and non-tax revenue targets over the years as "poor revenue marksmanship".
In its analysis of the Union Budget for financial year 2013-14 unveiled on 28 th February, CRISIL asks:
NEW DELHI, MAR 03, 2013: STANDARD and Poor's Indian subsidiary CRISIL has dubbed the slippages in India's tax and non-tax revenue targets over the years as "poor revenue marksmanship".
In its analysis of the Union Budget for financial year 2013-14 unveiled on 28 th February, CRISIL asks:
Budget 2013 - An Analysis of Service Tax Proposals
Budget 2013 - An Analysis of Service Tax Proposals
By Nikhil M. Jhanwar,
THROUGH this Article the author has tried to provide a quick insight to the changes proposed in Budget in respect of Service Tax.
A. Amendments in Finance Act, 1994. ( on enactment of Finance Bill, 2013)
By Nikhil M. Jhanwar,
THROUGH this Article the author has tried to provide a quick insight to the changes proposed in Budget in respect of Service Tax.
A. Amendments in Finance Act, 1994. ( on enactment of Finance Bill, 2013)
Direct Tax but indirect Amendments
By R Raman, Senior Manager (Accounts), Wheels India Limited, Chennai
OUR thanks to FM for giving a relief of Rs.2000/- to the tax payers whose income is in between Rs.2,20,000/- and Rs.5,00,000/-. This budget seems to be more towards welfare angle than finance angle.
ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION:
With an intention to promote Socio-Economic Growth, provisions to grant an incentive for acquisition and installation of new plant or machinery by manufacturing companies is proposed in the recent Finance Bill
Musings of a contrarian investor
Warren Buffett
Over
the last half-century, Warren E. Buffett has built a reputation as a
contrarian investor, betting against the crowd to amass a fortune
estimated at $54 billion.
Mr.
Buffett underscored that contrarian instinct in his annual letter to
shareholders published on Friday. In a year when Mr. Buffett did not
make any large acquisitions, he bought dozens of newspapers, a business
Companies Bill contains numerous provisions aligned to International Financial Reporting Standards.
Companies
Bill contains numerous provisions aligned to International Financial
Reporting Standards. Under the Bill, utilisation of securities premium
will be restricted to a prescribed class of companies whose financial
statement complies with specified accounting standards. In meeting IFRS
requirements, such companies cannot utilise the securities premium to
write off preliminary expenses of the company, write off preference
Warren Buffett: Bow deeply when you see Ajit Jain
Describing
him as one of Berkshire Hathaway’s terrific managers, billionaire
investor Warren Buffett has said that Ajit Jain insures risks that “no
one else has the desire or the capital to take on”.
Showering accolades, Buffett asked shareholders to “bow deeply” if they happen to see Jain at the annual
Hyderabad Branch split wide open; Newsletter publication stopped by ICAi
Hyderabad Branch split wide open; Newsletter publication stopped by ICAI Secy.
If any evidence was needed that our profession has gone the BCCI way and is now mainly about power politics, pls see the mails below... Hyderabad too has gone the way of many other branches of ICAI... where the Managing Committee is badly divided... in this case however i actually believe that the action taken by the Secretary to order stopping of Branch newsletter is right on 2 counts... but on one count it sure isnt -
If any evidence was needed that our profession has gone the BCCI way and is now mainly about power politics, pls see the mails below... Hyderabad too has gone the way of many other branches of ICAI... where the Managing Committee is badly divided... in this case however i actually believe that the action taken by the Secretary to order stopping of Branch newsletter is right on 2 counts... but on one count it sure isnt -
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Iron ore scam: CBI arrests Gali’s aides
By Express News Service - BANGALORE
02nd March 2013 08:43 AM
A
close associate of mining baron and former Karnataka tourism minister
Gali Janardhana Reddy has been arrested by the Central Bureau of
Investigation in connection with the illegal export of iron ore
Friday, March 1, 2013
How Deloitte US May Be Held Liable For ChinaCast Fraud
By Francine • Feb 28th, 2013 • Category: Pure Content, The Big 4 And Globalization
ChinaCast was a Delaware company traded on NASDAQ that has a significant number of US investors. The company's operations, providing post-secondary education and e-learning services, are inChina. According to a recently filed lawsuit, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd (DTTC) in Beijing, Peoples
Two-day meet of CAs in Bangalore
BANGALORE, MAR 1:
Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) will hold a
two-day annual meet on March 2 and 3 at the Jnana Jyothi Convention
Centre, Bangalore.
According to B. V. Maddanaswamy, President, KSCAA, “the meet is
structured to identify chartered
HIGHLIGHTS OF DIRECT TAX PROPOSALS IN FINANCE BILL 2013
HIGHLIGHTS OF DIRECT TAX PROPOSALS IN FINANCE BILL 2013
1. No revision in the slabs or the rates of Personal Income Tax.
2. However, relief in the form of tax credit of Rs. 2,000 is given to the taxpayers falling under the first slab i.e, upto Rupess five lakhs.
3. Surcharge @10% is levied on persons (other than companies) whose taxable income exceeds Rupees
1. No revision in the slabs or the rates of Personal Income Tax.
2. However, relief in the form of tax credit of Rs. 2,000 is given to the taxpayers falling under the first slab i.e, upto Rupess five lakhs.
3. Surcharge @10% is levied on persons (other than companies) whose taxable income exceeds Rupees
Daily Quiz (02/03/13) What is the definition of taxable territory in the context of service tax?
Daily Quiz (02/03/13) What is the definition of taxable territory in the context of service tax?
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Vacancy for CA/ICWA in Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC)
| Company: | Rural Electrification Corporation Limited |
| Industry: | Government Sector |
| Job Function: | Finance & Accounting |
Company Details: Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) is a Schedule A Navaratna Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of Power engaged in financing and promotion of generation, transmission & distribution projects. Over the years, the company has witnessed phenomenal growth having net worth of 14,744 Cr. in FY 2011-12. The Company also has a Training Institute in Hyderabad by the name Central Institute for Rural Electrification (CIRE) which caters to the training and development needs of Power Sector employees both from India & abroad. |
Job Description: E-6 (Rs 43,200-66,000), 1(ST), Graduate from recognized university and CA/ICWA. Relaxations for SC/ST/ OBC (NCL)/ PWD/ Ex servicemen/ JK domicile category will be as per Govt. of India guidelines. One post from S. No.2 to 14 and one post from 6, 8 to 14 above are reserved for OH and HH respectively.
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Vacancy for CA /ICWA/ CA Inter/ ICWA Inter in HLL
ibility: B.Com
BCA
CA
ICWA
M.Com
Location: Noida
Job Category: 1 to 3 Yr Exp
Last Date: 4 March 13
BCA
CA
ICWA
M.Com
Location: Noida
Job Category: 1 to 3 Yr Exp
Last Date: 4 March 13
Job Type: Full Time
Hiring Process: Written-test.
Hiring Process: Written-test.
Dgm/gm- Finance & Accounts by Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd.(Project Devision)
Position: Deputy/General Manager - Finance
Qualifications: CA /ICWA/MBA FINANCE
Experience: 15 to 25
Location : Bhilai (Chhattisgarh)
Industry Preference: EPC
Qualifications: CA /ICWA/MBA FINANCE
Experience: 15 to 25
Location : Bhilai (Chhattisgarh)
Industry Preference: EPC
Salary:
Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Application are invited from partnership Cost Accountant firms registered in India for appointment as central Cost Auditor & branch Cost Auditor in Manadi Coalifieds Limited for Cost Audit for Companies (Cost Audit Report) rules, 2011 for the year 2013-14 in respect of Mahanadi Coalified limited
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
Last Date : 15/03/2013
Application are invited from partnership Cost Accountant firms registered in India for appointment as central Cost Auditor & branch Cost Auditor in Manadi Coalifieds Limited for Cost Audit for Companies (Cost Audit Report) rules, 2011 for the year 2013-14 in respect of Mahanadi Coalified limited
Address:
Excise Duty on Baba Ram Dev
Chapter 30
30.1
Branded Ayurvedic medicaments and medicaments of Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy or
Bio-chemic system are being brought under MRP based assessment with an
abatement of 35% from the MRP.
Customs - Passenger Duty Free Allowance Raised From 40 K to 1 lac for Ladies & 50 K For Men
Baggage Rules : Presently, under Rule 6 of the Baggage Rules, 1998,
an Indian passenger, who has been residing abroad for over one year, is
permitted to bring jewellery without payment of duty up to an aggregate value
of Rs 10,000/- in case of a gentleman passenger and Rs 20,000/- in case of a
lady passenger. Under
Customs Duty Raised On Import of Motor Vehicles and Superbikes
87.3
At present, cars and other motor
vehicles, new with FOB value more than US $ 40,000 and with engine capacity
more than 3000 cc for petrol-run vehicles and more than 2500 cc for diesel-run
vehicles attract a BCD of 75%. In this connection, notification No 12/2012-
Customs (S No 437, (2) (a) of the Table) refers. The entry is being amended to
read: “...with CIF value more than US $ 40,000 or with engine capacity more
than 3000 cc for petrol-run vehicles and more than 2500 cc for diesel-run
vehicles or with both”. Further, the BCD on these cars/motor vehicles is being
increased from 75% to 100%. Thus, hereafter, these cars/ motor vehicles with
CIF value more than US $ 40,000 would attract 100% BCD regardless of engine
capacity. Similarly, regardless of value, cars/motor vehicles with engine
capacity more than 3000 cc for petrol-run vehicles and more than 2500 cc for
diesel-run vehicles would attract BCD at 100%.
87.4
The BCD on import of old cars is being increased from 100% to 125%.
TAX AUTHORITIES NOT TO GO BEYOND TRC; ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED SUITABLY IN FINANCE BILL, CBDT CLARIFIES
TAX AUTHORITIES NOT TO GO BEYOND TRC; ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED SUITABLY IN FINANCE BILL, CBDT CLARIFIES
Concern has been expressed regarding the clause in the Finance Bill that amends section 90 of the Income-tax Act that deals with Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements. Sub-section 14) of section 90 was introduced last year by Finance Act, 2012. That sub-section requires an assessee to produce a Tax
Concern has been expressed regarding the clause in the Finance Bill that amends section 90 of the Income-tax Act that deals with Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements. Sub-section 14) of section 90 was introduced last year by Finance Act, 2012. That sub-section requires an assessee to produce a Tax
Judgments Overruled by Finance Bill 2013
> As said by the Finance Minister that, Amendment as a
> consequence to certain Courts decisions are incorporated in direct tax
> proposals â€" Budget 2013
>
> Ă‚
>
> Finance Bill 2013 may
> overrule Following Court decision.
>
> Ă‚
>
> 1. Proposed Amendment Ă‚ in "Application of seized assets under section 132B"
Finance Ministry is considering to reduce the abatement on homes and flats with a carpet area of 2,000 sq.ft. or more or of a value of Rs 1 crore or more from 75 percent to 70 percent.
Abatement on Construction of Complex services – Made more Complex
THE Finance Ministry, considering that high-end constructions has greater component of `service' has reduced the abatement on homes and flats with a carpet area of 2,000 sq.ft. or more or of a value of Rs 1 crore or more from 75 percent to 70 percent.
The fine print of the Notification 2/2013-ST dated 1 March 2013, bifurcates `high-end construction' and `normal construction' as under:
THE Finance Ministry, considering that high-end constructions has greater component of `service' has reduced the abatement on homes and flats with a carpet area of 2,000 sq.ft. or more or of a value of Rs 1 crore or more from 75 percent to 70 percent.
The fine print of the Notification 2/2013-ST dated 1 March 2013, bifurcates `high-end construction' and `normal construction' as under:
If you hold money for or on account of a defaulter, the taxman can knock your doors too for recovery
If you hold money for or on account of a defaulter, the taxman can knock your doors too for recovery
SECTION 11 of the CEA, 1944 is being amended so as to provide for -
(i) Recovery of money due to the Government from any person other than from whom money is due after
SECTION 11 of the CEA, 1944 is being amended so as to provide for -
(i) Recovery of money due to the Government from any person other than from whom money is due after
Google-Holland Pays $9.8 B to No-Tax Google-Bermuda
CA Practice: "Google-Holland Pays $9.8 B to No-Tax Google-Bermuda!"
"In
Google's case, an Irish subsidiary collects revenues from ads sold in
countries like the U.K. and France. That Irish unit in turn pays
royalties to
CA Practice: "StarBucks Pays Extra 20M Pounds Over Tax Assessment!"
Several
weeks ago it emerged that the coffee chain had only paid £8.5m in
corporation tax since it launched in Britain in 1998, despite enjoying
sales of £3bn over approx. 15 years.
Up
until now, Starbucks has insisted that its UK business does not make a
profit because of the high rents it pays for its shops, and therefore
has paid
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