Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory obligation for many companies in India under the Companies Act, 2013. As businesses strive to balance profitability with social impact, ensuring compliance with CSR regulations has become a critical task. This is where Chartered Accountants (CAs) step in, playing a pivotal role […]
In today’s regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with labour laws is a critical responsibility for employers. Two key statutory obligations in India that businesses must adhere to are the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) schemes. These programs are designed to provide financial security and healthcare benefits to employees while fostering a culture […]
In today’s interconnected global economy, businesses in India increasingly engage in cross-border transactions, be it for trade, investments, or collaborations. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, governs these transactions to ensure the orderly development and maintenance of the Indian foreign exchange market. Understanding FEMA regulations is essential for businesses to operate seamlessly while staying […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) serves as the guardian of India’s capital markets, ensuring transparency, accountability, and investor protection. For companies listed on stock exchanges like the BSE or NSE, adhering to SEBI’s compliance requirements is not just a legal obligation but a cornerstone of maintaining market credibility and investor trust. The […]
Ownership of shares is not always straightforward—many times, the person whose name appears in the company’s records as a shareholder (registered owner) is different from the person who actually enjoys the benefits of those shares (beneficial owner). To ensure transparency and prevent hidden ownership, the Companies Act, 2013, mandates disclosure of such relationships through MGT-6. […]
With the increasing digitization of financial markets, the shift from physical share certificates to electronic or dematerialized (Demat) shares has become a necessity. Dematerialisation of shares ensures efficiency, security, and transparency in securities transactions. The Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations mandate the dematerialisation of shares for certain […]
In today’s digital world, data privacy has emerged as a critical issue for businesses and consumers alike. With companies collecting vast amounts of personal information—ranging from names and addresses to sensitive financial and health data—the need to protect this information has never been greater. Enter compliance audits, a vital tool for ensuring that organizations adhere […]
In today’s fast-paced and complex business environment, organizations face a wide range of risks—financial, operational, compliance-related, reputational, and beyond. Traditional auditing methods, which often apply a uniform approach to all areas of a business, are increasingly inadequate for addressing these diverse and evolving threats. Enter risk-based auditing, a strategic methodology that focuses auditing efforts on […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, traditional auditing methods are increasingly struggling to keep up with the complexity and volume of financial transactions. Enter blockchain technology—a decentralized, tamper-proof ledger that’s poised to transform the auditing landscape. By offering transparency, security, and efficiency, blockchain is not just enhancing audits but revolutionizing them. Here’s how this cutting-edge technology […]
In today’s complex business environment, fraud has become a pervasive threat, costing organizations billions of dollars annually and eroding trust in institutions. From embezzlement to financial statement manipulation, fraud can take many forms, often hiding in plain sight. This is where forensic auditing steps in—a specialized field that combines accounting expertise, investigative skills, and legal […]
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