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What is Section 40B of income tax?

Section 40B     The conditions are as follows: 1.The payment of remuneration should be authorize by the partnership deed or agreement. 2. The remuneration provided should be reasonable in relation to the profits generated by the firm. It should be specifically directed towards a working partner 3. who actively participates in the firm’s business… Read More »

What is the objective of tax audit?

Tax Audit   Tax audit is a process mandatory by the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, designed to verify the accuracy of an individual or business’s financial records and tax returns. It is an examination of income and tax deductions to ensure that taxpayers comply with applicable tax laws. The tax audit serves as a… Read More »

What is an external audit?

 An External Audit An external audit, also referred to as an independent audit or statutory audit, involves an impartial auditor examining a company’s financial statements and accounting records. The main objective of this audit is to provide assurance to the stakeholders of the company, including shareholders, creditors, and investors. It verifies that the financial statements… Read More »

What are the features of auditing?

Auditing features Auditing features, The features of auditing encompass the following aspects: Independence: Auditing should maintain independence to guarantee an unbiased and impartial audit process, unaffected by external pressures or biases. Systematic Approach: Auditing should be conduct systematically and methodically, covering all relevant aspects of the audited entity to ensure comprehensive evaluation. Objectivity and Impartiality: Auditors… Read More »

What are the features of tax audit?

Features of Tax Audit A tax audit is a critical process conducted by a tax professional or authority to ensure that taxpayers’ financial records and returns are accurate and compliant with tax laws. In India, the tax audit is mandated under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, for certain taxpayers. Understanding the key features… Read More »

What is the definition of a turnover in tax audit?

The definition of a turnover in tax audit In the context of a tax audit, turnover represents the complete income generated by a business through its operations within a specific financial year. Turnover is an important factor in determining the tax liability of a business, as it used to calculate various taxes such as income… Read More »

What is the difference between Statutory Audit and Cost Audit?

Statutory Audit Vs Cost Audit    Statutory Audit and Cost Audit are two distinct types of financial audits with different purposes and legal requirements. Statutories audit are a mandatory audit conducted in accordance with the law for all companies in India. Its objective is to verify that a company’s financial statements provide a true and… Read More »

What are the Special features of tax audit?

  Special Features of Tax Audit: Understanding Its Importance and Key Aspects A tax audit is a systematic examination of a taxpayer’s financial records and accounts to verify that they have accurately reported their income, deductions, and other related items on their tax returns. It is a critical process conducted by tax authorities to ensure… Read More »

What is the difference between a cost audit and an internal audit?

Difference between a cost audit and an internal audit Cost audit and internal audit are two different types of audits that serve different purposes. Cost audit is a type of audit that focuses on verifying the cost accounting records of a company to ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and other regulatory requirements. The main… Read More »