The W-8 form is a series of forms used by foreign individuals and entities to certify their non-U.S. status to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These forms are required by financial institutions and other withholding agents when dealing with non-U.S. persons. Here are some common types of W-8 forms: W-8BEN: Certificate of Foreign… Continue reading W-8 Form
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Credit Policy
A credit policy has a substantial impact on various aspects of a business: Cash Flow: A credit policy influences the cash flow of a company. Tighter credit policies (stricter terms for extending credit) can improve cash flow as they bring in payments faster, reducing the risk of bad debts. However, it might limit sales in… Continue reading Credit Policy
Latest update on HSN code from GST
As of the latest update from the GST E-invoice system on December 04, 2023, it has been mandated that a minimum of 6 digits of the HSN code will be compulsory in e-Invoices for taxpayers with an Aggregate Annual Turnover (AATO) of 5 Crore and above. This requirement will come into effect from December 15, 2023.… Continue reading Latest update on HSN code from GST
Risk Adjusted Return on Capital
Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC) is a financial metric used to evaluate the potential return of an investment or business activity in relation to the associated risks. It is particularly employed in the banking and financial industries to assess the performance of various financial products and to make informed decisions regarding capital allocation. Key points… Continue reading Risk Adjusted Return on Capital
Credit Policy
A credit policy has a substantial impact on various aspects of a business: Cash Flow: A credit policy influences the cash flow of a company. Tighter credit policies (stricter terms for extending credit) can improve cash flow as they bring in payments faster, reducing the risk of bad debts. However, it might limit sales in… Continue reading Credit Policy
Adjustments required to move from previous GAAP to IFRSs at the time of first-time adoption of IFRS.
Derecognition of some previous GAAP assets and liabilities The entity should eliminate previous-GAAP assets and liabilities from the opening statement of financial position if they do not qualify for recognition under IFRSs. [IFRS 1.10(b)] For example: IAS 38 does not permit recognition of expenditure on any of the following as an intangible asset: research start-up,… Continue reading Adjustments required to move from previous GAAP to IFRSs at the time of first-time adoption of IFRS.
Islamic Finance
Islamic finance is a type of financing activity that must comply with Sharia. The common practices of Islamic finance and banking came into existence along with the foundation of Islam. Nowadays, the Islamic finance sector grows at 15%-25% per year, while Islamic financial institutions oversee over $2 trillion. Though only a blooming industry by market terms, representing a 1.5% of the… Continue reading Islamic Finance
5 Leading Practices for Traders, Distributors, and Processors of Commodities
#1 Risk Management: Diversification: Spread investments across various commodities to reduce risk exposure to a single market. Hedging Strategies: Implement hedging strategies to manage price volatility and protect against unfavorable market movements. Market Analysis: Regularly analyze market trends, global economic factors, and geopolitical events to anticipate potential risks. #2 Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay Informed:… Continue reading 5 Leading Practices for Traders, Distributors, and Processors of Commodities
Cryptocurrency
Introduction on Cryptocurrency A cryptocurrency is a digital currency created to serve as a medium of exchange and uses cryptography to secure financial transactions. Instead of using a centralised digital currency and central banking system, cryptocurrencies maintain a decentralised control. The decentralised control of each cryptocurrency works through distributed ledger technology, typically a blockchain, that serves as a public financial transaction database. The decentralised structure allows them… Continue reading Cryptocurrency
What is input tax credit
What is input credit? Input credit means at the time of paying tax on output, you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs. Say, you are a manufacturer – tax payable on output (FINAL PRODUCT) is Rs 450 tax paid on input (PURCHASES) is Rs 300 You can claim INPUT CREDIT of… Continue reading What is input tax credit