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Indian News

• Unlisted subsidiaries set to breathe easy on disclosures
• Both parents of govt staff 'have to' give life certificates for pension
• Income Tax tribunal quashes Rs 445 crore tax demand against Netflix India
• ICAI proposes to relax rules for CAs, experts seek more
• ITR deadline extended by Courts to November 30; CBDT yet to respond
• Explained: What Sebi's new TER rules mean for mutual fund investors
• Man gets tax notice for depositing Rs 8 lakh in bank account, he wins case in ITAT Delhi
• Overhaul of GST processes in works for easier compliance, faster refunds
• RBI directs banks to offer nomination facility; customers can opt out
• The real price of cybercrime in 2025
• Two new 'Ratna' categories to forge next gen CPSEs
• DGFT plans to launch digital platform to link testing, inspection agencies
• Govt clears 7 projects worth Rs 5,500 cr under electronics components scheme
• India advances anti-dumping probe into TB drug imports from China, Thailand
• Govt plans to hike foreign investment cap in PSBs to 49%, says report
• No extra GST on tobacco; Centre plans new levy as cess period nears end
• India's rare earth plan faces fresh hurdles as China tightens exports
• Sebi proposes incentives to boost retail participation in debt securities
• Is your financial advisor legit? Here's how to check Sebi registration
• PPF rules: Why Kerala High Court ordered a mother to return extra interest earned in children's Public Provident Fund accounts - explained
• Customs update: CBIC consolidates 31 notifications into one; move to boost ease of doing business

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International News

• Deloitte to pay $34mn over audit work on US nuclear fiasco
• US Fed cuts rates quarter point, sets end to balance-sheet runoff
• AI Adoption in Audit is On the Rise
• Failure to prevent fraud: reasonable defence: ICAEW
• Accounting Firms Say Foreign Issuers Face Major Obstacles if SEC Mandates US GAAP
• CFOs must focus on a long-term tech plan
• Forensic Accounting in the Age of AI: Opportunities and Risks
• CPA Canada: Why AI agents may be the next big thing in accounting
• ICAEW: How to build an ethical, compliance-friendly culture
• H-1B pushback: US Chamber sues govt, says fee violates immigration law
• PCAOB Sanctions Former Audit Partner for Multiple Violations of PCAOB Rules and Standards
• PCAOB releases guidance on audit evidence standard
• FRC launches consultation on enhanced auditing standards
• Audit client acceptance and continuance
• US tax filing: IRS releases income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026; here's what has changed
• SEC reduces cost of consolidated audit trail
• FASB update refines reporting scope for derivatives
• Why auditors are the guardians of trust in the age of AI
• Deloitte admits to using AI in $440k report, to repay Australian govt after multiple errors spotted
• PCAOB Fines Marcum Asia $100,000 for Not Communicating Properly with Successor Audit Firm
• KPMG’s Work for Silicon Valley Bank Exposes Audit Limits

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Taxation Laws Update

• Income Tax Circular No.15: Extension of timelines for filing of various reports of audit and ITRs for the AY 2025-26
• GST Advisory to file pending returns before expiry of three years
• Customs Update - October 29, 2025
• Income Tax Press Release: Due date extension u/s 139(1) for assessees whose accounts are required to be audited
• Income Tax Notification No.155: CPC ITR to initiate rectification of orders passed by AO due to errors in accounting
• CGST Circular No.254: Assigning proper officer u/s 74A, 75(2) and 122 of the CGST Act, 2017
• GST Update - October 27, 2025
• Income Tax - DTAA with Qatar
• Customs: 31 Customs Duty notifications merged for Ease of Doing Business
• GST Advisory: Introduction of "Pending" Option for Credit Notes and declaration of Reversal amount in IMS
• GST Advisory: FAQs on GSTR -9/9C for FY 2024-25
• GST Advisory for GSTR 9/9C for FY 2024-25
• Customs Notification No.65(NT): Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
• Customs Instruction No.30: Issuance of Look Out Circular (LOC)
• Customs Update - October 10, 2025
• Customs Notification No.64(NT): Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
• GST Advisory: Attention : Important Advisory on IMS
• Customs Circular No.25: Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018
• Customs Circular No.24: Auto-approval of Incentive Bank Account and IFSC Code Registration requests across all customs location
• CGST Instruction No.6: Provisional sanction of refund claims on the basis of identification and evaluation of risk by the system
• GST Circular No.253: Regarding withdrawal of circular No.212/6/2024-GST
• Customs Update - October 1, 2025
• Customs Notification No.60(NT): Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
• Income Tax: Order u/s 246(6) for specifying scope of e-Appeals Scheme, 2023

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Corporate Laws Update

• RBI Circular: RBI (Nomination Facility in Deposit Accounts, Safe Deposit Lockers and Articles kept in Safe Custody with the Banks) Directions, 2025
• IFSCA Circular: Framework on Stewardship Code in IFSC
• DGFT Update - October 29, 2025
• MCA Update - October 28, 2025
• RBI (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025 - (Updated)
• MCA Circular No.7: Relaxation of additional fees in filing of CRA-4 (Cost Audit Report in XBRL format)
• DGFT Update - October 27, 2025
• SEBI Circular: Transfer of portfolios of clients (PMS business) by Portfolio Managers
• MCA Circular No.6: Relaxation of additional fees and extension of time for filing of Financial Statements and Annual Returns under the Companies Act, 2013
• IBBI Notification: IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025
• IBBI Notification: IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (6th Amendment) Regulations, 2025
• IFSCA Notification: IFSCA (Listing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
• SEBI Master Circular: Issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper
• MCA Flyer: General Awareness of Stakeholders w.r.t Nidhi Rules
• DGFT Update - October 17, 2025
• MCA Circular No.5: Extension for filing e -forms DIR-3-KYC and web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB without filing fee up to 31.10.2025
• SEBI Circular: Relaxation in timeline for disclosure of allocation methodology by Angel Funds
• DGFT Notification No.42: Amendment in Export Policy of Meat and Meat products
• IFSCA Circular: Governing Board of the MIIs
• IRDAI Circular: Cessation of the practice of allowing additional line of business/department to surveyor and loss assessors
• IRDAI Guidelines: IRDAI (Insurance Fraud Monitoring Framework) Guidelines, 2025
• RBI Master Direction: Deposits and Accounts (Updated)
• RBI Master Direction: Export of Goods and Services (Updated)

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CA's Referencer

• CA's Referencer: NFRA Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series 4 - Audit of Accounting Estimates and Judgements Impairment of Non-financial Assets- Ind AS 36, SA 540
• CA's Referencer: NFRA-2 Annual Return - Know ‘Why’ & ‘How’
• CA's Referencer - ICAI: Utility For Legal Format of Important Documents
• CA's Referencer - ICAI: Checklist for Preparation of ITR Forms (ITR 1 & ITR 4) [Published by ICAI in August, 2025]
• CA's Referencer - ICAI: Checklist for Certificates issued by Chartered Accountants
• CA's Referencer - MSME: Handbook On “Know Your Lender, Grow Your Business”
• Excel Utilities for New formats for Financial Statements
• Benefits available to Non- Residents - AY 2026-27
• List of benefits available to Small Businessmen - AY 2026-27
• Benefits available exclusively to Resident Persons and Indian Companies --AY 2026-27
• Benefits available only to Individuals & HUFs - AY 2026-27
• List of benefits available to Salaried Persons - AY 2026-27
• Treatment of Income from Different Sources
• Penalties - AY 2026-27
• Periods of Limitation - For AY 2026-27
• Various Threshold Limits under the Income Tax Act for AY 2026-27
• Gold and silver rates from 01/04/1981 - As amended by Finance Act, 2025
• Tax rates as per IT Act vis a vis Tax Treaties -- as amended by Finance Act, 2025
• Withholding tax rates -- as amended by Finance Act, 2025
• TDS on transfer of certain immovable property - AY 2026-27
• Depreciation Rates - As amended by Finance Act, 2025
• TDS Rates - For AY 2026-27
• Income Tax Rates - AY 2026-27 and 2025-26
• CA's Referencer: CBDT Central Action Plan 2025-2026 
• CA's Referencer: NFRA Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series 3 - Related Parties
• CA's Referencer: NFRA Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series 2 - Audit Strategy and Planning

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Accounting Standards

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Indian Accounting Standards - Ind AS 

Ind AS Technical Facilitation Group (ITFG)

Standards on Quality Control (SQCs)

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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

ICAEW Reference Materials

IFAC Reference Materials

IAASB Reference Materials

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PCAOB Reference Materials

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ITR Forms & eFiling Utilities for AY 25-26

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Reference Updates

• ICAI: FAQs based on Auditor’s Opinion on financial statements
• CA's Referencer: ICAI Handbook on Certificates by Chartered Accountants: Comprehensive Checklist & Formats
• ICAI Technical Guide: Disclosure and Reporting of KPIs in Offer Documents (Revised in October 2025)
• ICAI: Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS): Disclosures Checklist
• ICAI: Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities [Updated in August 2025]
• PCAOB Reference Material: Audit Focus Series - Engagement Acceptance
• ICAI Publication: Income Tax Act, 2025 (Including Tabular Mapping of Sections vis-a-vis Income-tax Act, 1961)

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Acts / Regulations & FAQs

ICAI Acts / Regulations 

Income Tax FAQs 

GST Act / Rules 

GST FAQs

MCA Acts / Regulations / FAQs

IBBI Acts / Regulations / FAQs

CCI Acts / Regulations / FAQs

SEBI Acts / Regulations / FAQ

RBI Acts / Regulations / FAQs

IFSCA Acts / Regulations / FAQs

IRDAI Acts / Regulations

DGFT Acts / Regulations / FAQs

Customs Acts / Regulations 

Miscellaneous Laws

Exposure Drafts

• ICAI Exposure Draft : 13th edition of ICAI Code of Ethics - Request for Comments
• IFSCA Draft: Regulatory Framework for Dematerialisation of securities by entities in the IFSC jurisdiction
• 3 SEBI Drafts - October 29, 2025
• CBIC Budget Consultation: Seeking Suggestions from the Industry and Trade Associations for Budget 2026-27 regarding changes in direct and indirect taxes
• 4 RBI Drafts - October 28, 2025
• SEBI Drafts - October 27, 2025
• IFSCA Draft: Regulatory Framework for differential distribution in Restricted Schemes and Venture Capital Schemes
• 2 IFSCA Drafts - October 17, 2025

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