Advertising & Promotion by CA Firms For decades, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s Code of Ethics has prohibited CA firms from advertising their services, soliciting clients, creating dedicated websites, and using promotional tools—even for non‑exclusive services. This restrictive framework was originally designed to maintain professional dignity and independence. However, the ICAI has now …
Complete Guide to CA Articleship (2024-25) CA Articleship is the most important phase after clearing CA Intermediate. This training bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application and plays a vital role in shaping your career as a Chartered Accountant. In this guide, we’ll cover everything about CA Articleship: eligibility, duration, registration process, salary, …
CA vs CPA: Which is Smarter Choice for Finance Professionals When it comes to building a high-growth career in accounting & finance, two qualifications often top the list: CA (Chartered Accountant – India) CPA (Certified Public Accountant – US) A side-by-side CA vs CPA comparison table (Duration, Cost, Eligibility, Recognition, Salary, Career Scope) right after …
ICAI Merger & Demerger Guidelines, 2024 (Effective 23 Jan 2025) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued new guidelines governing merger and demerger of CA firms. These replace all prior Council rules, and are applicable to firms as defined in Section 2(ca) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. Why New Guidelines? Gap …
JioFinance Launches INR 24 ITR Filing Service Convenience with Caveats Reliance-owned Jio Financial Services has introduced a new, ultra-affordable Income Tax Return filing module on its JioFinance app, starting at just INR 24 for self-service filing. They made a platform that aims to make tax filing more accessible, especially for first-time filers, and offers two …
Mandatory Compliance: Structured Digital Database (SDD) for Fiduciaries (CAs & Audit Firms) As a chartered accountant or audit firm dealing with unpublished price-sensitive information such as financial data, earnings, or other confidential information of listed companies prior to public disclosure, you are classified as a fiduciary under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. …