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F&O addiction: CA discovers BTech student lost Rs 46 lakh in trading, shares another shocking fact
In light of the escalating retail trading activity, regulatory bodies like Sebi and the RBI have formed an early warning group to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the need for caution in F&O trading. In a recent post on social media, a CA said that he found that a BTech student had lost Rs 46 lakh in 2 years in F&O trading.
Fake job offers in India or abroad: How to spot a fraudulent job offer, know the full list of authorised agents for foreign jobs
Fake job offers: India is such a country where millions of young people reside and many of them are searching for a job either within India or abroad. Younger people have aspirations and enthusiasm which fraudsters are using to dupe them with fake job offers. In the recent past many young Indians were taken abroad to work in scam jobs, etc.
Here’s how this Gujarati chartered accountant bagged free stay for his kids & cut transport expenses in Dubai
Shah disclosed his accommodation at a hotel charging Rs 12,000 per day. The entrepreneur emphasized his preference for hotels where additional charges for his children were not incurred. "It's always a challenge with growing kids, but fortunately, I consistently find deals where the 'Free Kids' allowance aligns with my children's ages. Moreover, these hotels offer access to Kids Clubs with babysitting services and various activities for children," he wrote.
IRDAI approves appointment of Sandeep Batra as ICICI Prudential Board chairman
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved Sandeep Batra as Chairman of ICICI Prudential's Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2024. Batra, a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, has served as Executive Director, CFO, and Group Compliance Officer at ICICI Prudential.
A new weapon against online payment frauds: Timely alerts on transactions via UPI, debit card, credit card, Net and mobile banking
Fraud transactions: Banks like Standard Chartered Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and others have implemented a fraud protection measure wherein the bank will call you for transaction confirmation if it feels that these transactions are fraudulent. However if you give the confirmation, the transaction will go through. Know here how it works.
Fake notice from Income Tax Department: Know how to spot a sham notice sent by a scamster
Income tax notice: There have been some instances of people receiving a fake income tax. Save yourself from this scam and learn how to spot a fake income tax notice. For example: a real income tax notice will never have a payment link inside it. Read here to know more about real income tax notices.
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Frauds by bank employees: Take these steps to ensure branch manager or any other employee does not run away with your money
Fraud by bank employees: Many reports of bank employees defrauding customers of the bank. These are the cases where the bank and its customers both are the victims of fraud by the employee(s). In a recent judgement by the SC, it was said that banks would be held liable for criminal misconduct by its employees.
NFRA imposes Rs 2.5 crore fine on two auditors in Reliance Commercial Finance case
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has penalized two auditors with fines totaling Rs 2.5 crore for professional misconduct and auditing lapses in the Reliance Commercial Finance case for FY2018-19. It imposed a Rs 2 crore fine on Shridhar & Associates and Rs 50 lakh on Ajay Vastani, along with a 5-year ban on Vastani from undertaking audits. The penalties were issued following a report of suspected fraud and inadequate audit procedures by the auditors.
ICAI disciplinary panel overlooks stay to pass order against 2 partners of PwC arms
Despite a Delhi High Court stay, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has published orders penalizing two PwC affiliate partners. PwC had obtained a stay against ICAI's disciplinary action, challenging fines and membership removal. The institute's move to upload the order on its website has sparked a legal battle. This follows a similar dispute with EY affiliates. The Big Four firms are contesting ICAI's disciplinary actions, demanding an appellate tribunal be established first.
ICAI passes orders against five affiliates of Price Waterhouse
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has sanctioned five Price Waterhouse affiliates, two other entities, and two individuals for professional misconduct. The ICAI directed the entities to terminate existing arrangements with multinational entities, citing violations of the Chartered Accountants Act 1949. The implicated PwC affiliates include branches in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore, among others. Dalal & Shah Chartered Accountants LLP and two chartered accountants were also penalized.
Esop non-disclosure triggers black money law
A number of resident individuals working in Indian subsidiaries and arms of offshore parents have recently received notices from the Income Tax (I-T) department which has pointed out amounts that either went undisclosed or untaxed or both.
"Rs 15,000 credited to a/c XXXXX9082": This 'bank message' could be a scam; how to identify, save money
Bank phishing scam: You may get an authentic looking SMS saying that a sum of money has been credited to your bank account. However before acting on this information, remember to verify the SMS sender's ID, as banks do not use a personal mobile number to send SMS. Banks have different sender ID like AD-ICICIT for ICICI Bank, etc.
Income tax filing: 3 updated utilities available for filing this ITR form for AY 2024-25; find out which one works best for you
Income tax filing: Are you an individual or Hindu Unidivided Family who have income from business or profession and do not want to opt for presumptive taxation scheme? Then you may need to file ITR-3. To help you file ITR-3 easily, the income tax department has launched online, offline using Java and Excel based utilities. But which one is better?
Big 4's dominance: Local companies call for level playing field
Indian auditing firms are pushing for fair competition with multinational counterparts, expressing concerns over the Big Four's increasing dominance and alleged manipulation of regulatory loopholes. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently investigated affiliates of EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, where the firms were able to obtain court stays against disciplinary actions by the ICAI disciplinary committee after years of scrutiny, according to local rivals.
Restatement of IL&FS accounts uncovers Rs 9,600cr loss instead of Rs 1,869 cr profit
Several top executives of the three companies and auditors associated with some of them now face criminal charges due to the irregularities. Additionally, both auditors and their firms are undergoing disciplinary procedures. Meanwhile, the new leadership has divested a substantial portion of assets to settle a significant portion of debts owed to creditors.
ICAI defends action against EY affiliates, says move in sync with its statutory power
ICAI defends action against EY affiliates, cites statutory power. Delhi HC stays order. ICAI directs firms to end tie-ups violating norms. Accusations of bias. Supreme Court involvement.
Money mule transactions: Banks may block your account for these fund transfers; here's how to secure your account
Bank account block: There are at least 5 Indian banks who are tracking money mule transactions conducted through their account holders. In this regard HDFC Bank has already taken an action and launched investigation too in the suspected cases. Know here how banks may block access to your account and funds if a money mule transaction is found.
Low charges, high returns, income tax benefits — 5 reasons to choose NPS for retirement planning
The NPS for the general public completes 15 years this week. Over the years, the NPS has undergone many changes and become more investor friendly. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made the scheme more flexible and introduced new features. It has also made it easier to open an NPS account. Here are five reasons why you should invest in it.
ICAI lens on big four affiliates over their association with global entities
The EY affiliate firm, SRBC & Co LLP spokesperson told ET that they will explore all issues raised in the order and explore options under the law including the appeal process. However, the problem is that the appellate tribunal, which is supposed to hear appeals, has not yet been set up by the institute. "The order focused only on procedural matters, not audit quality, and will not affect the future of the audit firms in any way" said a leading lawyer who works closely with Big Four firms on regulatory matters. Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC did not respond to the ET questionnaire on the matter.
ICAI charges 3 EY India affiliates with professional misconduct
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has found three EY India affiliate entities guilty of professional misconduct and reprimanded two partners for breaches of the Chartered Accountants Act. The entities were charged for their dealings with global EY network firms not regulated in India, including paying referral fees and using their names for publicity, which is against the guidelines of the Act. The order, issued on Thursday, is the first such action against a Big Four accounting firm in India.
NFRA takes action against auditors of Reliance Capital for lapses and fraud
NFRA has penalized Pathak HD & Associates, and banned its partners, in Reliance Capital case after lapses in statutory duties and ethical violations were noted.
Want to be ‘certified crypto expert?’ You need 11 hours and $229
To pass the chartered financial analyst exams and put the “CFA” letters on your resumè, at least 900 hours of study are recommended. Hitting the books for 300 to 400 hours is advised for the certified public accountant exam, which is usually taken by prospective CPAs who have completed an undergraduate degree in the subject.
Found gross negligence by Byju's auditors: ICAI president
ICAI found gross negligence by auditors of Byju's. FRRB will review the conduct of auditors and take appropriate action. RBI barred Paytm Payments Bank from business. Byju Raveendran was removed from the board of Byju's.
Demand for private jets, helicopters likely to rise up to 40 pc during LS polls
With increased demand, some players will be taking chartered planes and helicopters on lease during the general elections for which the dates are expected to be announced in the coming days. Chartered plane and helicopter services are charged on an hourly basis.
Most Indian accountants overwhelmed by tech change pace, finds ACCA survey
The Global Talent Trends Survey 2024 by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) reveals that 60% of Indian finance professionals feel overwhelmed by the pace of technological change. The survey gathered responses from 10,000 professional accountants in 157 countries, exploring concerns and aspirations regarding work. The talent crunch continues, with over half of Indian respondents expecting their next career move to be external. Key workplace issues such as the cost-of-living crisis, hybrid working, mental health, and diversity were also addressed.
ED raids several places in Kolkata in ration case
The four places where the ED conducted search operations included the Salt Lake office of Adhya's Chartered Accountant, who reportedly used to manage the Trinamool leader's accounts. Adhya was arrested on January 5 by the agency that is probing money trail of various companies associated with Adhya and entities dealing in foreign exchange and transfers into foreign accounts, people in the know said. Properties linked to Adhya and his family members are under scanner, people in the know said.
Audit regulator NFRA slaps Rs 50 lakh penalty on chartered accountant for lapses
Highest penalty of Rs 50 lakh in recent years was slapped by NFRA on a chartered accountant for professional misconduct that enabled business services provider Quess Corp to claim undue income tax deduction of almost Rs 971 crore over three years. Subsequently, NFRA looked into the professional conduct of the chartered accountants and their firms involved in the certifications that formed the basis of the income tax deduction claims.
Paytm Payment Services auditor PwC resigns, SR Batliboi takes over
PwC was supposedly appointed as auditors for PPSL until its AGM in 2026, which has now been cut short.
India working with UK on intellectual property rights, modernisation: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, who visited London this week amidst the India-UK talks for a free trade agreement, attended a gathering of Indian-origin chartered accountants (CAs) from the UK Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) here on Wednesday evening.
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