Tax Deducted at Source Compliance Tax Deducted at Source Compliance, TDS compliance refers to adhering to the provisions of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) as per the tax laws of a country. TDS is a mechanism through which tax is deduct at the source of certain payments, such as salaries, interest, rent, professional fees, etc.… Read More »
Depreciation expense or loss Depreciation is considered an expense in accounting, but it is not the same as a loss. In accounting, depreciation is the process of allocating the cost of a long-term asset over its useful life. It is an expense that represents the reduction in the value of the asset over… Read More »
Revenues vs Expenses Revenues vs Expenses are two important terms in accounting and finance, and they are use to measure the financial performance of a business. It is the income earn by a business from the sale of goods or services. It is the money that flows into the business as a result of its… Read More »
Prepaid expenses vs preliminary expenses Prepaid expenses vs. preliminary expenses are two different types of expenses in accounting. It refer to the expenses that have been paid in advance but will incur in the future. Examples of prepaid expenses include prepaid rent, prepaid insurance and prepaid advertising. These expenses record as assets on the balance… Read More »
Direct and Indirect Expenses Before diving into the specifics of salaries and wages, it’s essential to understand the basic definitions of direct and indirect expenses: Direct Expenses: These are expenses that can be specifically linked to the creation of goods or the provision of services. They vary depending on the level of production. In other… Read More »
What is Input Tax? Input tax refers to the VAT (Value Added Tax) or GST (Goods and Services Tax) that a business pays on its purchases of goods and services. This tax is paid to suppliers and is recoverable against the VAT or GST a business collects from its customers. Essentially, input tax is the… Read More »
Financial, Cost and Management Accounting Financial, Cost and Management accounting are three different branches of accounting that serve different purposes. Here’s a brief overview of each: 1.Financial Accounting: Financial accounting focuses on preparing financial statements and reports that provide information about a company’s financial performance and position. The primary users of financial accounting information are… Read More »
TDS compliance due dates: TDS Deduction: It is generally required at the time of making the payment to the deductee. TDS Payment For all types of deductors: payments must be made on or before the 7th of the following month in which TDS was deducted. For government deductors (deducting under Section 194IA, 194IB, or 194M):… Read More »
New compliance under GST New compliance under GST, Here are some common compliances requirements under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. GST Registration: Businesses whose turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold are required to register for GST. GST Returns: Registered taxpayers need to file regular GST returns based on their category and turnover.… Read More »
Working capital management Working capital management refers to the administration of a company’s short-term assets and liabilities to ensure it operates efficiently and maintains adequate cash flow. It plays a crucial role in a company’s financial health by balancing liquidity (the ability to meet short-term obligations) with profitability. By optimizing working capital, businesses can sustain… Read More »
