11 December 2015
One of our clients is writing back creditors outstanding for more than 5 years stating that there is no obligation to pay now. At the same time he is writing off Sundry debtors of equal amount stating that they are bad debts written off. As a result the net profit of the year is not effected. Please clarify whether this practice is allowed and what would be the view of ITO in the assessment. If the client transfers both the debtors and creditors to a separate account and shows nil balance what will be the effect. Is it a right practice?