In all, 37 cases were referred to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) during the last three years i.e. during the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09.Out of these 37 cases, investigations in respect of 9 cases have been completed. The number
Protection of small investorsThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs received a total of 986 complaints from investors during the period 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009. The investors’ complaints pertain to defaults by the companies from complying with various
Professionalism as a Tool to Economic GrowthCelebrating Sixty year of historic run and this year as ICAI’s Diamond Jubilee Year, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) organized a Diamond Jubilee Conference for its members with
Launch of XBRL India WebsiteXBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a novel way of electronic communication of business and financial data which is revolutionizing business reporting around the w
Result of the Common Proficiency Test (Online) held in March, April and May 2009 and Common Proficiency Test (Paper Pencil Mode) held in June, 2009 is expected to be declared on Friday, the 17th July, 2009 around 2 P.M
ICAI has anounced the November examination dates for CA exams. The exams will be starting from 05th Nov to 19th Nov.Applications are going to issued from Aug 17th and last date for submission of applications with out late fee is 7th Sep.Notification
Services received from goods & transport agents exempted from service tax RETURNS CAN BE FILED ONCE A YEARAs the exporters have to focus more on export promotion during this time of downturn, they should be freed from these cumbersome proce
Taxation of certain transactions without consideration or for an inadequate consideration as income from other sources Section 56(vi) provide that any ‘sum of money’ (in excess of the prescribed limit of Rupees fift
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) welcomes the development oriented budget of the new Government boosting the economy through renewed emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture, rural economy and exports for ‘inclusive gro
Enhancement of the limit for payment of advance tax Under the existing provisions of section 208 the Income-tax Act, liability for payment of advance tax during a financial year arises when the amount of such tax payable during that year is Rs.5