Chartered Accountants
– By CS Shreya Jain
Issue of Bonus Debentures, though not a recent phenomenon yet a unique concept does seem to see its glory days ahead. This method is seldomly used by companies, only a handful of companies have has dealt with the idea of issuance of bonus debentures to the equity shareholders was coined by Hindustan Unilever Limited back in 2001. This write up delves deep into the intricacies of issuing bonus debentures.
– By CA Vivek Newatia
– By CS Shreya Jain
In light of the changes in the Indian economy, the instances of corporate restructuring have significantly increased to save the companies from tumbling down further. The authors in this write up have made an attempt to analyse the intricacies of one such restructuring, viz. fast-track merger as provided under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Fast track merger is an alternate and […] Read More >>
– CS Aditi Jhunjhunwala
– Mayank Kumar
In its further endeavour to eradicate the sham companies the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has come up with Notification dated 21st February, 2019 inserting Rule 25A vide Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 providing for KYC of companies pursuant to powers under section 12 (9) and 469 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The introduction of ACTIVE is another fall out of the MCA’s drive after striking of […] Read More >>
– CA Vivek Newatia
– CS Khushboo Jain
This article highlights the proposition of a LLP or firm merging into a company a landmark judgement passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Chennai Bench.
Reaping the benefits of a merger or acquisition is a tricky business. Outcomes are uncertain, previously unknown or unimportant facts suddenly emerge as critical, and there are many moving parts to control. The article primarily discusses on the facts of the […] Read More >>
– By Aditi Jhunjhunwala
– Nirali Gosaliya Vasa
In its recent move to eradicate the shell companies Government has yet taken another move by introduction of Rule 12A and amendment to existing Rules of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2018 wherein Government seeks to ensure that the management is being run by directors who are qualified enough to act as such and accordingly seeks to identify the shadow directors. While the move is a welcome move in light […] Read More >>
– By CA Niketa Agarwal
As the book profit based on Ind AS compliant financial statement is likely to be different from the book profit based on existing Indian GAAP, the CBDT constituted a committee in June, 2015 for suggesting the framework for computation of MAT liability under section 115JB for Ind AS compliant companies in the year of adoption and thereafter. On 22nd December, 2016, the Committee submitted its final report after […] Read More >>
– By CA Niketa Agarwal
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) issued a press release on January 2, 2015 announcing a roadmap for the implementation of Ind- AS based on a company’s net worth. With respect to agricultural sector, before the introduction of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, there was no specific accounting literature in India (previous GAAP) that required recognition of biological or bearer plant and hence no accounting […] Read More >>
– By CA Niketa Agarwal
Ind AS–Indian Accounting Standards converged with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has now become a reality. Soon after the revised roadmap for implementing Ind AS was announced in January, 2015, the MCA through notification dated 16th February, 2015 issued the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (Rules) which lays down a roadmap for companies other than insurance companies, banking companies and non-banking finance companies (NBFC) for implementation of Ind AS converged with […] Read More >>
– By CA Niketa Agarwal
The “Related Party Transactions” (RPTs) are under heightened watch of various regulators and tax authorities not just in India but globally. The potential to misuse RPTs is a cause for concern all over the world to both regulators as well as investors as has been evident from various scams and frauds in India and globally.
The reporting and compliance under various different laws poses a challenge […] Read More >>
– By CA Vivek Newatia
– By CA Niketa Agarwal
Erstwhile only clause 32 of the listing agreement mandated listed companies to publish Consolidated Financial Statements. Neither the Companies Act, 1956 mandated the preparation of consolidated financial statements nor do the Accounting Standards require companies to prepare Consolidated Financial Statements. With insertion of Section 129(3) in the Companies Act 2013 (“Act”), all companies including unlisted and private companies with one or more subsidiaries will in addition to separate financial statements […] Read More >>