News for 'chartered accountants'

Three-judge bench to hear pleas against pre-poll freebies 'in entirety': SC

Three-judge bench to hear pleas against pre-poll freebies 'in entirety': SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi said it was sitting in a combination of two and according to a reference order on the matter, it should go before a bench of three judges for disposal.

'This Budget gives no road map for employment'

'This Budget gives no road map for employment'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

What Piyush Goyal had to say on the Union Budget.

ICAI announces exam dates

ICAI announces exam dates

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has declared the dates for its examinations.

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The deadline for filing income tax returns is (July 31) fast approaching. While many may be filing returns through their chartered accountant, filing e-returns (electronic returns) is the fastest and more convenient.

'PM's economic knowledge is frozen 30 years ago'

'PM's economic knowledge is frozen 30 years ago'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

As the Indian economy passes through one of its worst times, well known chartered accountant and Convenor of the Swadeshi Jaagran Manch Swaminathan Gurumurthy, in an exclusive interview with Shobha Warrier explains what ails the Indian economy, and the remedy to fix it.

ICAI opposes RBI move on restructuring loans

ICAI opposes RBI move on restructuring loans

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Says it will have implications for auditing work. According to the proposal, commercial banks need not classify a non-serviced loan under NPAs if the borrower has submitted an application for restructuring the package before March 31, 2009.

Satyam scam: 2 more PwC auditors in the dock

Satyam scam: 2 more PwC auditors in the dock

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

ICAI starts proceedings against software firm's CFO and head of audit cell.

Satyam fallout: Auditors may get additional powers

Satyam fallout: Auditors may get additional powers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Company balance sheets could soon acquire a new look, with the government asking ICAI to suggest ways to strengthen reporting norms following Satyam Computer Services scandal 7. ICAI sources said the mandate from the government was to ensure that company managements did not use notes to accounts as a cover-up for misdemeanours. The special group will submit its recommendations over the next few weeks.

'From age 7-70, everyone loves Brand Rajinikanth'

'From age 7-70, everyone loves Brand Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

On the Superstar's birthday, authors P C Balasubramaniam and Ram N Ramakrishnan explain why they chose to write a book on Rajinikanth.

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Students seek transparency! Want to know the real reason for the revision in the results of the final ICAI-conducted CA exam.

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled 'Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

Avoid more Enrons; stay alert

Avoid more Enrons; stay alert

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The government on Saturday asked the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to ensure that accounting professionals strictly adhere to stipulated standards in order to avoid Enron-like cases in India.

BJP blames UPA for the economic crisis

BJP blames UPA for the economic crisis

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) pulled up the government for a total policy failure, resulting in grave economic crisis.

'Fight against corruption is always against ruling party'

'Fight against corruption is always against ruling party'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

In the second part of an exclusive interview to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, S Gurumurthy talks about why he found Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari "morally and legally clean".

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the first part of this exclusive interview to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Gurumurthy talks about how he, a chartered accountant, became an investigative journalist and a writer.

Corporates lure CAs with fatter salaries

Corporates lure CAs with fatter salaries

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The demand for chartered accountants in the corporate world has shot up with stringent income tax laws, which require compulsory maintenance of accounts by specified categories of taxpayers.

CA gets life term for mid-air hijack scare in 2009

CA gets life term for mid-air hijack scare in 2009

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A chartered accountant was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in New Delhi for triggering a mid-air hijack scare in February 2009 by claiming aboard a Goa-Delhi Indigo airlines flight that he had infected needles and a gun.

Twitter labels BBC as 'government-funded media'

Twitter labels BBC as 'government-funded media'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The taxpayer-funded licence fee supported UK media corporation said it has contacted the social media giant over the designation on its @BBC account to resolve the issue "as soon as possible".

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

DLF extends fall on corporate governance issues, down 10% in two days DLF is trading lower by 2.2% at Rs 219, extending its previous day's over 7.4% after Arvind Kejriwal, a social activist-turned-politician has accused the real estate developer of favouring Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief and the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, with easy loans for some undue gains.

DLF's take on business advance to Vadra under scanner

DLF's take on business advance to Vadra under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Audit firm points out that the accounting rules do not permit companies to give interest-free loans even to their subsidiaries.

A multi-crore housing scam now! LICHF chief arrested

A multi-crore housing scam now! LICHF chief arrested

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested eight people, including the chief executive officer of LIC Housing Finance, for allegedly giving corporate loans for monetary considerations.

Save more, invest wisely this financial year

Save more, invest wisely this financial year

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Steps like depositing the entire PPF amount before April 5 or preparing a household budget will ensure this financial year goes well.

Rediff Chat: Should you fear GST?

Rediff Chat: Should you fear GST?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

To shed more light on how GST will affect the individual as well as the nation, Rediff Chat has lined up experts to field your queries.

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Global banker returns to head IndusInd arm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Before joining IndusInd Bank, he was the regional head of RBS' corporate solutions business in Asia Pacific region and was based in Singapore.

ICAI revises internal audit guidelines

ICAI revises internal audit guidelines

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The current revision, approved by the ICAI council last week, addresses issues such as effects of laws and regulations in conducting internal audit, responsibility of management for compliance with laws and regulations, responsibility of internal auditor and internal audit procedures.

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

'Budget 2013 seems directionless and confused'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Rediff.com columnist M R Venkatesh is a qualified chartered accountant.

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

ICAI examinations from Nov 1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India's Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final examination will be held from November 1.

Live chat: Which fund is most suitable for you?

Live chat: Which fund is most suitable for you?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Mutual funds are a popular investment tool for investors because it offers a convenient and cost-effective way to invest in the financial markets.

company directors: Experts pitch for a checklist

company directors: Experts pitch for a checklist

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The session was organised in the backdrop of upcoming new Companies Act which is touted to have very strong provisions for both executive and independent directors, said Nitin Mankad, chairman, CII Central Gujarat Zonal Council.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

Excerpt: Shocking culture of the casting couch

Excerpt: Shocking culture of the casting couch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

We bring you an exclusive excerpt from Neeta Shah's debut novel -- Bollywood Striptease.

5 MYTHS about your credit scores debunked

5 MYTHS about your credit scores debunked

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Loan defaults are not the only reason why you get a low credit score. Rajiv Raj of CreditVidya.com debunks five popular credit score-myths.

'Your birthplace, background don't determine your success'

'Your birthplace, background don't determine your success'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

From somebody who could not speak good English to becoming the president of Edelweiss Securities, Vikas Khemani speaks about the qualities that make leaders and achievers.

'Govt paid Rs 164.5 cr to Infosys for new I-T portal'

'Govt paid Rs 164.5 cr to Infosys for new I-T portal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The government paid Rs 164.5 crore to Infosys to build the new income tax e-filing portal between January 2019 and June 2021, Parliament was informed on Monday. "The contract for Integrated e-filing & Centralized Processing Centre (CPC 2.0) Project was awarded through an open tender published on Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to Infosys Ltd, the Managed Service Provider on the lowest cost basis.

Sushant case: CBI grills Rhea Chakraborty for 10 hours

Sushant case: CBI grills Rhea Chakraborty for 10 hours

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Chakraborty, who appeared before the CBI for the first time, left the Defence Research and Development Organisation guest house complex in Santacruz a little after 9 pm, said an official.

ICAI seeks info from Sebi, Reliance Infra

ICAI seeks info from Sebi, Reliance Infra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The letters were meant to assess if there had been any professional misconduct by any auditors of Reliance Infra and Reliance National Resources Ltd that led to the alleged misrepresentation of investments by these companies.

Satyam fraud: Govt still waiting for ICAI report

Satyam fraud: Govt still waiting for ICAI report

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The fraud was disclosed by Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju himself in January.

DON'T file your TAX return online before reading this

DON'T file your TAX return online before reading this

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Filing income tax returns in a hurry without adequate information about the procedure could add to your woes.

E-filing of audit reports must with tax returns

E-filing of audit reports must with tax returns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The filing of audit reports was made mandatory in ITR Form 5, 6 and 7 after the tax department noticed discrepancies in filing of some returns along with audit reports.