Accounting for free consultancy to a firm

if a professional render free consultancy to a firm 'X' does it is recorded in books of account of firm 'X' means does it is treated as gift received by a firm 'X'
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This discussion explores whether free consultancy provided to a firm should be recorded in its books of account. It delves into whether it's treated as a gift or a knowledge contribution. The consensus leans towards making disclosures about related party relationships, the nature of the transaction, and the value of the free work, especially if the consultant has significant control. However, if the free advice stems from economic dependence or a pre-existing service package, separate disclosures might not be necessary.

If it is knowedge contribution of technical know how. Just make a disclosure about the related party relationship, nature of transaction, and amounts of work done for free. The consultant must have a significant control in the managenent decision and he need not hold shares of that company.

If the consultant is giving knowledge due to large transactions occuring between him and the firm and if due to economic dependance than no need to make any disclosures. Eg. This guy comes and gives training usually for a fee and he gave additiinal training as he was payed as a package and its his responsibility to complete trainjng. Etc.

Since it's a free advice but seperate quantifiable disclosure can always be made.
Sir what is quantifiable disclosure means?

Hiya quantitative = maths, numbers and formulas. Qualitative means = assumprions, theories, wrtten work etc. We can say accounts is quantitative and marketing a qualitative subject

 

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