GST Audit Handbook - Government Perspective


Book Description

About the Book This book supplements and expands the concepts, guidelines, principles, details and working methods in the GST Audit Manual published by the government wherever it was felt that there is a need. This book is divided into 12 chapters as follows: Chapter 1: Overview of GST Law Chapter 2: Objectives, principles and statutory provisions of department audit Chapter 3: Selection of taxpayers for audit Chapter 4: Preliminary work – Before allocation of audit Chapter 5: Preparation for audit with the help of available and collected data and desk review Chapter 6: Audit verification – conduct of audit Chapter 7: Audit report and follow up Chapter 8: How to Read Financial Reports/Statements Chapter 9: Relevant Accounting Standards for the purpose of auditors Chapter 10: Important decisions relevant for audit Chapter 11: Common errors Chapter 12: Modus operandi of frauds and detection of GST frauds KEY FEATURES Includes drafts of letters to tax payers. Contains detailed internal evaluation questionnaire. Samples of walk through, audit plan, tables for trend and ratio analysis. Details of verification work in the office before audit and during audit. Covers latest case laws relating to audit and GST issues. Contains guidance on 'How to read financial reports?' Discussion of relevant Accounting Standards.




Handbook on GST Audit by Tax Authorities, Second edition


Book Description

About the Book This book has been written with the twin goals of making the tax-payers aware about the compliances required for smooth conduct of GST audit of their business operations as well as to educate the tax auditors so as to enable them to conduct the audit in a fair, transparent and impartial way to ensure compliance of GST law as well as to prevent and plug in the leakage of revenue well in time. The book discusses the practical aspects which an auditor should concentrate on while doing GST audit and where the taxpayers need to be more careful and vigilant. The audit process has been explained from inception i.e. selection of taxpayer and intimation of conducting GST audit right upto the conclusion of the same. The knowledge of accounts is pre-requisite for the departmental officers who otherwise have diverse academic backgrounds. A separate chapter on accounting has been written not only to acquaint them with the elementary accounting process but also to provide further authentic resources to those interested in enhancing their accounting skills. The auditors must perform their duties with utmost sincerity, integrity and diligence; therefore, guidelines about overall conduct of the auditors have been included following which they will manifest the best professional ethics. Key Features · Analysis of GST Audit Process, Annual Returns (Form GSTR-9), Reconciliation Statement (GSTR-9C), Assessments under GST. · Includes GSTAM-2019 issued by CBIC with specific reference to checks to be undertaken during GST Audit. · Comprehensive guidance for conducting different types of audits under GST Act. · Includes practical tables giving Step-by-Step approach with Internal control questionnaires. · Detailed discussions on Key Reconciliation Statements including ITC, outward supplies etc. · Dedicated chapter on analysis of GST returns, giving itemized compliance requirement by the taxpayers as well as points for checks by the departmental auditors. · Explains key auditing and accounting terms relevant to GST.




Madhukar Hiregange's A Practical Guide to GST Audits and Certification


Book Description

About the Book The fourth edition of this book has been written with a perspective to enable the taxpayers to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of GST. The vast experience of the four authors in consulting, adjudicating, judging and implementation of indirect taxes would immensely help the professionals implement GST provisions and conduct of audit in an easier way while providing value to their clients/employers. The book is divided into 5 parts as follows: Part 1 – Overview of GST law and insights on good accounting practices and professional opportunities from the perspective of GST Audit. Part 2 – Background of the Annual Returns, role of professionals and a detailed clause by clause analysis with Practical FAQ's for filing the Annual Returns in Form GSTR 9. Part 3 - Background of the GST Audit, role of professionals and a detailed clause by clause analysis with Practical FAQ's for filing the Reconciliation statement in Form GSTR 9C. Part 4 – Checklists, Formats,FCQ's, Templates and Practical Methodology of conducting GST Audit [verification of documents/transactions after evaluation of internal control, reconciliations with tips to mitigate demand, common errors to avoid]. Part 5 – Customs Audit, year-end action points for taxpayers, other GST Certifications and Departmental Audit. Appendices containing the gist of important notifications, guidance notes, standards, forms of audit under GST, and important templates for ready reference of professionals.




Handbook on GST Audit by tax authorities


Book Description

About the Book This book has been written with the twin goals of making the tax-payers aware about the compliances required for smooth conduct of GST audit of their business operations as well as to educate the tax auditors so as to enable them to conduct the audit in a fair, transparent and impartial way to ensure compliance of GST law as well as to prevent and plug in the leakage of revenue well in time. The book discusses the practical aspects which an auditor should concentrate on while doing GST audit and where the taxpayers need to be more careful and vigilant. The audit process has been explained from inception i.e. selection of taxpayer and intimation of conducting GST audit right upto the conclusion of the same. The knowledge of accounts is pre-requisite for the departmental officers who otherwise have diverse academic backgrounds. A separate chapter on accounting has been written not only to acquaint them with the elementary accounting process but also to provide further authentic resources to those interested in enhancing their accounting skills. The auditors must perform their duties with utmost sincerity, integrity and diligence; therefore, guidelines about overall conduct of the auditors have been included following which they will manifest the best professional ethics. Key Features Analysis of GST Audit Process, Annual Returns (Form GSTR-9), Reconciliation Statement (GSTR-9C), Assessments under GST. Includes GSTAM-2019 issued by CBIC with specific reference to checks to be undertaken during GST Audit. Comprehensive guidance for conducting different types of audits under GST Act. Includes practical tables giving Step-by-Step approach with Internal control questionnaires. Detailed discussions on Key Reconciliation Statements including ITC, outward supplies etc. Dedicated chapter on analysis of GST returns, giving itemized compliance requirement by the taxpayers as well as points for checks by the departmental auditors. Explains key auditing and accounting terms relevant to GST.




Taxmann's GST Audit & Annual Return | Explanation is in complete sync with the current features available at GST Common Portal | 8th Edition | 2021 | F.Y 2019-20


Book Description

Taxmann’s GST Audit and Annual Return – F.Y. 2019-20’ caters to handle the preparation and filing of GSTR 9, GSTR 9A/4 and GSTR 9C for FY 2019-20 which is currently supposed to be filed till 28th February 2021. This book serves as a ready referencer for all the professionals like CA and their Articles, CS, CWA, Advocates, etc. in handling audit and annual return assignments. The Present Publication is the 8th Edition, incorporating all amendments and updated till 24th January 2021, authored by Aditya Singhania, with the following noteworthy features: • The book has been divided into 3 Divisions namely 𝚘 Division 1: GSTR 9, 𝚘 Division 2: GSTR 9A, and 𝚘 Division 3: GSTR 9C • [Division based on Forms] The Chapters in each division has been divided based on the said forms i.e. each Part of the forms has been dealt with in separate Chapters, therefore, making it easy for the professional to quickly refer the relevant part for better insight • [Clause-wise/Table-wise Format of Presentation] Exhaustive tables with clear cross reference between GSTR 1, GSTR 3B, GSTR 4 vis-à-vis GSTR 9 and GSTR 9A has been made for easy pick-up of the data for furnishing return • Clarifications issued from time to time has been incorporated in the relevant table to track the changes that has taken place from time to time • This book includes explanation of law and a commentary in each Chapter along-with relevant case laws in order to ascertain the impact in annual returns and audit for FY 2019-20 • [Explanation using practical examples] Since this is the 3rd year for which GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C needs to be furnished, therefore, there are several transactions whose impacts run across FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20 for which a separate Chapter has been incorporated • [Quick Referencer of Sections, Rules & Forms] The unique portion of the book is ‘Quick Referencer for FY 2019-20’ which will help the professionals in cross referencing sections-rules-forms, ascertaining all the key changes like: 𝚘 Applicability of changes taken place through Finance Act 2019 & Finance Act, 2020 𝚘 Notifications issued during FY 2019-20 𝚘 Circulars issued till FY 2019-20, along-with relevant annexures • Also Available: 𝚘 [4th Edition] of Taxmann’s GST Practice Manual – Day to Day Practice Guide for Professionals • The contents of the book are as follows: • Division One – GST Annual Returns (GSTR-9) for Normal Taxpayers 𝚘 GST Annual Return – GSTR 9 𝚘 Part 1 of GSTR-9 [Basic Details] 𝚘 Part 2 of GSTR-9 [Details of outward and inward supplies made during the financial year] 𝚘 Part 3 of GSTR-9 [ Details of ITC for the financial year] 𝚘 Part 4 of GSTR-9 [Details of tax paid as declared in returns filed during the financial year] 𝚘 Part 5 of GSTR-9 [Particulars of the transactions for the previous FY declared in returns of April to September of current FY or up to 𝚘 date of filing of annual return of previous FY, whichever is earlier] 𝚘 Part 6 of GSTR-9 [Other Information] • Division Two – GST Annual Returns (GSTR-9A) for Composition Taxpayers 𝚘 GSTR-9A [GST Annual Return for Composition Supplier] • Division Three – GST Audit (GSTR-9C) 𝚘 GST Audit Report [GSTR-9C] 𝚘 Part A: Part I of GSTR-9C [Basic Details] 𝚘 Part A: Part II of GSTR-9C [Reconciliation of turnover declared in audited Annual Financial Statement with turnover declared in Annual Return (GSTR-9)] 𝚘 Part A: Part III of GSTR-9C [Reconciliation of Tax Paid] 𝚘 Part A: Part IV of GSTR-9C [Reconciliation of Input Tax Credit] 𝚘 Part A: Part V of GSTR-9C [Auditor’s recommendation on additional liability due to non-reconciliation] 𝚘 Part B of GSTR-9C [Certification] 𝚘 Spill over Effects







Madhukar Hiregange's A Practical Guide to GST Audits and Certification (5th edition)


Book Description

The fifth edition of this book has been written with a perspective to enable the taxpayers to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of GST related to filing of annual returns and self-certified Form GSTR-9C. The vast experience of the four authors totaling about one hundred years in consulting, adjudicating, judging and implementation of indirect taxes would immensely help the professionals implement GST provisions and conduct of audit in an easier way while providing value to their clients/employers. The book is divided into 6 parts as follows: Part 1 – Overview of GST law and insights on good accounting practices, record maintenance and documentation to facilitate returns filing, reconciliation and professional opportunities from the perspective of GST Audit. Part 2 – Background of the Annual returns, role of professionals and a detailed clause by clause analysis with Practical FAQ's for filing the Annual Returns in Form GSTR 9. Part 3 - Background of the GST Audit, role of professionals and a detailed clause by clause analysis with practical FAQ's for filing the Reconciliation statement in Form GSTR 9C. Part 4 – Checklists, formats, ICQ's, templates and practical methodology of conducting GST Audit [verification of documents/transactions after evaluation of internal control, reconciliations with tips to mitigate demand, common errors to avoid. Part 5 – Customs Audit, year-end action points for taxpayers, other GST certifications and Departmental Audit and some useful decisions. Part 6 - Appendices containing the gist of important notifications, guidance notes, standards, forms of audit under GST, and important templates for ready reference of professionals. KEY FEATURES Includes practical tables giving Step by Step approach with internal control questionnaires, checklists, templates, Good accounting practices, review program and reconciliation statements for: –Filing annual return with checklist and enabling formats –Audit certification Detailed analysis of reporting comments, remarks and qualifications in Part B of GSTR 9C along with exhaustive list of sample observations, remarks to be reported which would be relevant till FY 2019-20 Detailed discussion on various other key reconciliations including ITC, outward supplies, etc. Extensive list of common errors to be avoided in GST while doing preparation for audit. Coverage of key reconciliations viz., GSTR 2A to 3B, GSTR 1 to 3B, etc. Extensive discussion on professional approach to GST audit using the internal control questionnaire and sample audit program for enabling taxpayers in filing GSTR 9C form. Insights on key year-end activities & relationship between GSTR 1, GSTR 3B & GSTR 9. Covering important tools/techniques for optimization of tax, ITC, year-end actions, and some decisions in favour of taxpayers to avoid future disputes and adding value. Visit http://bit.ly/GSTAudit for updates and information.







Handbook of Multilevel Finance


Book Description

This Handbook explores and explains new developments in the _second generation‘ theory of public finance, in which benevolent rulers and governments have been replaced by personally motivated politicians and the associated institutions. Following a com




Madhukar Hiregange’s Practical Guide to GST on Textile Industry


Book Description

The purpose of this book is to enable the taxable person to understand the applicability and impact of GST provisions with respect to the Textile Industry. The comprehensive and in-depth practical knowledge of the three authors would help in the implementation of the provisions in an easy manner. This book is divided into eight parts as follows: Part 1 - Introduction and Overview Part 2 - GST impact analysis on relevant sectors: Manufacturers and Traders, Service Providers, Job workers and other supplies. Part 3 - Conceptual law containing classification, ITC, valuation, place of supply, reverse charge and transitional provisions. Part 4 - Procedural law containing registration, payment, returns, refunds, assessment, audit, advance ruling, appeals, penalties, demands etc. Part 5 – Import and export containing SEZ supplies and FTP incentives. Part 6 – Disputes mitigation and department actions, [focussing on prevention of possible disputes & their resolution]. Part 7 - Tax planning and professional services. Part 8 – Miscellaneous containing FAQs and filled forms.