Request for inclusion of services of cost accountants in Desk Review system of GST Audit



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The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has formally requested the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to incorporate the expertise of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) into the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Audit Desk Review process. This initiative aims to leverage the analytical skills of CMAs to improve the efficiency of preliminary audits, identify potential revenue leakages, and ensure better compliance with tax regulations. The Institute highlights that CMAs possess specialised knowledge in cost management, financial analysis, and taxation, making them well-suited to scrutinise various financial documents and business operations during the desk review stage.

Subject: Request for inclusion of services of cost accountants in Desk Review system of GST Audit Respected Sir, Greetings from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Tax Research Department. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India is a Statutory Body set up under an Act of Parliament in the year 1959 and is headquartered in Kolkata. The Institute has an extensive reach all across the country comprising of, 4 Regional Councils, 106 Chapters , 10 Overseas Centres, 4 Centre of Exc
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The Institute has requested the inclusion of the services of Cost and Management Accountants (CMAs) in the Desk Review system of GST Audit.

They believe CMAs can utilise their analytical efficiency to improve the process, identify potential revenue leakages, and ensure proper compliance with GST regulations.

CMAs would analyse documents such as Trial Balance, Bank Statements, Cost and Financial Records, Cost Audit Reports, and other relevant financial and operational documents.

CMAs can help by scrutinising the availment of input tax credit, verifying the valuation of supplies, checking stock valuation, and analysing business trends through ratio analysis.

Yes, under Section 116 of the CGST Act, Cost Accountants are recognised as authorised representatives to appear before GST authorities in connection with proceedings.

Yes, CMAs are authorised for internal audits under the Companies Act, 2013, and can effectively help the CBIC check the internal control systems of assessees.




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