This document outlines an annual incentive plan for non-sales employees. It provides details on eligibility, target bonus amounts, performance indicators, and payout calculations. Employees are eligible for a bonus based on business and individual performance. Business performance is measured by comparing actual net income to a target, set at 16% of costs plus expenses. Individual performance is based on an employee evaluation rating of at least 2i. The product of the business and individual multipliers determines the actual payout percentage of the employee's annual target bonus amount. Payouts are made in the local currency following the close of financial books for the performance period.
Objectives & Agenda :
To analyse and interpret the provisions of the Income-tax Act relating to computation of 'Profits and gains of business or profession' (PGBP). In this Webinar, we shall look at the charging section for PGBP and provisions relating to computation of PGBP, admissible deductions and allowances including Depreciation.
The document discusses the introduction of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) in India, which came into effect from April 1, 2015. It provides details about the 10 ICDS standards that have been notified so far, including ICDS 1 on accounting policies, ICDS 2 on inventories, and ICDS 3 on construction contracts. The applicability and key aspects of these 3 ICDS standards are explained in detail in the document.
This document provides an overview of deductions allowed for business profits and gains under the Indian Income Tax Act. It discusses specific deductions like rent, repairs, taxes, depreciation, and others. It also describes the general scheme for calculating taxable profits, including the methods of accounting, specific vs general deductions, and presumptive taxation provisions. The key points covered are the types of expenses that are deductible, the conditions for claiming depreciation, and the overall framework for determining taxable business income.
The document discusses various types of budgets and budgeting processes used by companies for planning and control purposes. It provides an example of Breakers Inc. preparing budgets for sales, production, materials, labor, expenses, and cash for the next few months. It demonstrates how the various functional budgets integrate together and provides budgeted financial statements to evaluate the company's expected financial performance.
Chintan Shukla is seeking a managerial position in finance and accounts. He has over 8 years of experience working in accounting roles for various pharmaceutical companies. His experience includes accounts payable and receivable, taxation, auditing, and working in ERP systems like SAP. He is proficient in MS Office applications and has a legal education with degrees in commerce.
Understanding Income Tax - Profits & Gains of Business or Profession [Sec 35 ...DVSResearchFoundatio
The document discusses various sections of the Income Tax Act relating to deductions available for businesses and professions. Section 35 allows deductions for expenditure incurred on scientific research. Sections 35ABA and 35ABB allow amortization of capital expenditure incurred for acquiring spectrum rights or license to operate telecommunication services. Section 35AD provides a 100% deduction for capital expenditure incurred for specified businesses like developing affordable housing, setting up hospitals, operating cold storage facilities, if certain conditions are met. The sections outline eligible expenditures, calculation of deductions, treatment of assets on sale, and implications of non-compliance.
Objectives & Agenda :
To analyse and interpret the provisions of the Income-tax Act relating to computation of 'Profits and gains of business or profession' (PGBP). In this Webinar, we shall look at the charging section for PGBP and provisions relating to computation of PGBP, admissible deductions and allowances including Depreciation.
The document discusses the introduction of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) in India, which came into effect from April 1, 2015. It provides details about the 10 ICDS standards that have been notified so far, including ICDS 1 on accounting policies, ICDS 2 on inventories, and ICDS 3 on construction contracts. The applicability and key aspects of these 3 ICDS standards are explained in detail in the document.
This document provides an overview of deductions allowed for business profits and gains under the Indian Income Tax Act. It discusses specific deductions like rent, repairs, taxes, depreciation, and others. It also describes the general scheme for calculating taxable profits, including the methods of accounting, specific vs general deductions, and presumptive taxation provisions. The key points covered are the types of expenses that are deductible, the conditions for claiming depreciation, and the overall framework for determining taxable business income.
The document discusses various types of budgets and budgeting processes used by companies for planning and control purposes. It provides an example of Breakers Inc. preparing budgets for sales, production, materials, labor, expenses, and cash for the next few months. It demonstrates how the various functional budgets integrate together and provides budgeted financial statements to evaluate the company's expected financial performance.
Chintan Shukla is seeking a managerial position in finance and accounts. He has over 8 years of experience working in accounting roles for various pharmaceutical companies. His experience includes accounts payable and receivable, taxation, auditing, and working in ERP systems like SAP. He is proficient in MS Office applications and has a legal education with degrees in commerce.
Understanding Income Tax - Profits & Gains of Business or Profession [Sec 35 ...DVSResearchFoundatio
The document discusses various sections of the Income Tax Act relating to deductions available for businesses and professions. Section 35 allows deductions for expenditure incurred on scientific research. Sections 35ABA and 35ABB allow amortization of capital expenditure incurred for acquiring spectrum rights or license to operate telecommunication services. Section 35AD provides a 100% deduction for capital expenditure incurred for specified businesses like developing affordable housing, setting up hospitals, operating cold storage facilities, if certain conditions are met. The sections outline eligible expenditures, calculation of deductions, treatment of assets on sale, and implications of non-compliance.
The document provides information about accounting tuition services offered by Khalid Aziz for various qualifications and courses. It lists the qualifications covered including PIPFA, ICAP, Commerce, and others. For each it specifies the modules and syllabus that can be completed in a certain time period. Contact details are provided at the end for Khalid Aziz's tuition services located in Karachi.
The proportionate completion method is
appropriate where performance consists of the
execution of more than one act. Revenue is
recognised based on the performance of each act.
2. Completed Service Contract Method
Performance consists of single act or where services
are rendered by indeterminate number of acts over a
specific period of time. Revenue is recognised when
the single act is completed or when the contract is
completed or substantially completed.
The document discusses key aspects of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) in India. Some key points:
1) ICDS applies to all taxpayers following the mercantile system of accounting for tax purposes. They are for income computation only, not bookkeeping. ICDS overrides the Income Tax Act if there are conflicts.
2) ICDS has certain disclosure requirements but is silent on where to disclose. Tax audit/ITR forms may provide clarity.
3) ICDS increase timing differences between accounting and taxable profits, requiring tracking of deferred tax items.
4) ICDS lack materiality concept, so even small, immaterial items may face tax impact.
5
This document discusses tax deducted at source (TDS) in India. It explains that TDS involves deducting a portion of taxes from certain types of payments to ensure timely tax collection. Key points covered include:
1. TDS is deducted from salary, interest, dividends, lottery winnings, rent payments, contractor payments, and professional fees. Rates vary between 10-30% depending on the income type.
2. Threshold amounts exist below which TDS is not required - examples include no TDS on dividends under Rs. 5,000 or interest under Rs. 2,500.
3. TDS aims to reduce tax evasion by deducting taxes upfront from payments
The new IAS 19 accounting standards will increase pension fund transparency and volatility for companies. It removes smoothing methods that dampened the impact of gains and losses, and requires immediate recognition of remeasurements. This will increase balance sheet pension obligations and pension expenses reported on income statements. As a result, companies are likely to take a new look at derisking strategies like liability-driven investing to reduce balance sheet and earnings volatility.
Ind as 37, provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assetssathishpalankar
The document discusses provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets under Ind AS 37. It defines key terms and outlines the recognition criteria, measurement, and disclosure requirements for provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets as per the accounting standard. Specifically, it states that a provision should be recognized if there is a present obligation from a past event, an outflow is probable, and a reliable estimate can be made; contingent liabilities are not recognized but disclosed; and contingent assets are not recognized.
Problems based on accounting standards and guidance notes finalDwara Balaji
This document contains 12 questions related to accounting standards and guidance notes. The questions cover topics such as events occurring after the balance sheet date, prior period items, pre-incorporation expenses, revaluation of fixed assets, revenue recognition, extraordinary items, cash flow statements, and changes in accounting policies. For each question, the relevant accounting treatments, disclosures, or guidance from standards are discussed in detail in the response.
This document discusses accounting standards for employment benefits, including MFRS 119 and MFRS 126. It covers the objectives and requirements for short-term employee benefits such as wages and paid leave, post-employment benefits including defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and the accounting treatment for each. Key points include recognizing a liability for the expected cost of accumulated paid absences, discounting contributions to defined contribution plans that are not expected to be settled within 12 months, and the complex accounting process for defined benefit plans involving actuarial valuations and assumptions.
Checklist on GST Audit step by step guide on how to conduct GST Audit. Main emphasis on
1. Approaching Audit place
2. Checking Invoice
3. Input Tax Credit
4. Time of Supply
etc...
Investors will no longer be required to retroactively apply the equity method of accounting when their existing unconsolidated equity investment first qualifies for its use. The new guidance comes in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-07, Investments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting.
An entity may increase its investment in equity securities of an entity or another change may occur that causes it to obtain significant influence over another entity that triggers an existing equity investment to qualify for the use of equity method in accounting. U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) asks that when the investor transitions to the equity method because it gains significant influence over an investee, the investor must adjust the investment, results of the operations and retained earnings as if the equity method had been used since the investor’s original investment. The retroactive application of the equity method was often costly and difficult to apply.
This document discusses share-based payment transactions where an entity receives goods or services from a supplier in exchange for equity instruments or payment amounts based on the entity's share price. It describes three types of share-based payment transactions:
1. Equity-settled, where goods or services are received in exchange for equity instruments.
2. Cash-settled, where goods or services are acquired and a liability is incurred based on the entity's share price.
3. Cash or equity, where the entity or supplier can choose cash or equity settlement.
The document provides guidance on recognizing, measuring, and accounting for share-based payment transactions, including examples illustrating the accounting entries for equity-settled and cash
GST Audit and GST Annual Return
presentation on GST Audit and Annual Return.
Covering handy material on Relevant provisions governing GST Audit , indicative checklists and summarized contents of annual return and Reconciliation statement
A quick reference for professionals
A special audit is conducted by the government in certain circumstances to examine a company's financial information. It can be performed by the company's auditor or another chartered accountant appointed by the government. The special auditor has the same powers as a statutory auditor and must report findings to the government. The scope includes examining matters in a normal audit report and any other issues referred by the government. The company must pay expenses of the special audit.
CA Varun Sethi Ind AS 20 - Accounting for Government GrantsVarun Sethi
This document discusses IndAS 20, which provides guidance on accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance. It begins with definitions of key terms like government, government assistance, and government grants. It then explains the two approaches to accounting for grants - the capital approach for asset-related grants and the income approach for other grants. It provides guidance on recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of government grants under the income and capital approaches in the financial statements. Specific topics covered include accounting for non-monetary grants, forgivable loans, repayment of grants and presentation in statements of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flows.
Neville Saldanha is a finance and accounting professional with over 24 years of experience seeking a senior or middle management position. He has extensive experience in financial operations, auditing, taxation, process management and transitioning. His skills include accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cost reduction, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
Ind AS 2 establishes the accounting treatment for inventory. It requires inventory to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes all costs of purchase, conversion, and other costs to bring inventory to its present location and condition. Companies must disclose their accounting policies for inventory valuation and provide details on inventory amounts, write-downs, and reversals in the financial statements. Certain biological assets, agricultural products, minerals, and broker-held commodities are exempt from the standard's requirements.
Financial Planning, Time Value of Money, and Working Capital PoliciesJudy Ney
This document provides an overview of financial planning concepts. It begins by outlining the goals of studying financial planning and listing key elements like understanding the planning process and models. It then defines important perspectives like planning horizon and aggregation. Several sections define key terms and concepts in financial planning like its definition and process. The document also explains time value of money principles including simple vs compound interest, present and future value calculations. It concludes by covering working capital policies and terms such as net working capital and cash conversion cycle.
The document provides an overview of Ind-AS 108 on operating segments. It discusses key aspects such as identifying the chief operating decision maker (CODM), operating segments, determining reportable segments, and required disclosures. The core principle is that an entity must disclose information to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of its business activities and economic environment. It outlines the application process including identifying the CODM and operating segments, applying quantitative thresholds to determine reportable segments, and required disclosures on segments, products/services, geographical information, and major customers.
The document discusses the accounting treatment for borrowing costs under Ind AS 23. It defines key terms like borrowing costs and qualifying assets. Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset must be capitalized. Capitalization should commence when expenditures for the asset are being incurred and cease when the asset is substantially ready. The disclosure requirements and differences between Ind AS 23, IAS 23 and the previous AS 16 are also outlined.
Anil Chaturvedi has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting roles across multiple industries. He currently works as an audit supervisor and is seeking a new opportunity. He has strong skills in accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, taxation, and team management. Anil is looking for a senior role where he can take on bigger responsibilities and challenges using his expertise in finance, accounting, and his leadership experience.
1. The document discusses accounting standards for revenue recognition. It outlines criteria for determining when to recognize revenue from sales of goods, services, interest, royalties and dividends.
2. Revenue is recognized when it is probable future economic benefits will flow to the entity and can be reliably measured. For sale of goods, revenue is recognized when risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the buyer.
3. Interest revenue is recognized using the effective interest method. Royalties and dividends are recognized on an accrual basis according to agreements.
The FASB issued ASU 2018-07 to simplify the accounting for non-employee stock-based compensation. The ASU expands the scope of ASC Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. It aligns much of the accounting for non-employee share-based payment transactions with the accounting for employee share-based compensation. Key changes include measuring equity-classified non-employee awards at grant date fair value, considering probability of performance conditions being met, and eliminating reassessment of award classification upon vesting for most awards. The ASU also provides measurement simplifications for nonpublic entities. It is effective for public entities for annual periods after December 15, 2018 and for other
The document provides information about accounting tuition services offered by Khalid Aziz for various qualifications and courses. It lists the qualifications covered including PIPFA, ICAP, Commerce, and others. For each it specifies the modules and syllabus that can be completed in a certain time period. Contact details are provided at the end for Khalid Aziz's tuition services located in Karachi.
The proportionate completion method is
appropriate where performance consists of the
execution of more than one act. Revenue is
recognised based on the performance of each act.
2. Completed Service Contract Method
Performance consists of single act or where services
are rendered by indeterminate number of acts over a
specific period of time. Revenue is recognised when
the single act is completed or when the contract is
completed or substantially completed.
The document discusses key aspects of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) in India. Some key points:
1) ICDS applies to all taxpayers following the mercantile system of accounting for tax purposes. They are for income computation only, not bookkeeping. ICDS overrides the Income Tax Act if there are conflicts.
2) ICDS has certain disclosure requirements but is silent on where to disclose. Tax audit/ITR forms may provide clarity.
3) ICDS increase timing differences between accounting and taxable profits, requiring tracking of deferred tax items.
4) ICDS lack materiality concept, so even small, immaterial items may face tax impact.
5
This document discusses tax deducted at source (TDS) in India. It explains that TDS involves deducting a portion of taxes from certain types of payments to ensure timely tax collection. Key points covered include:
1. TDS is deducted from salary, interest, dividends, lottery winnings, rent payments, contractor payments, and professional fees. Rates vary between 10-30% depending on the income type.
2. Threshold amounts exist below which TDS is not required - examples include no TDS on dividends under Rs. 5,000 or interest under Rs. 2,500.
3. TDS aims to reduce tax evasion by deducting taxes upfront from payments
The new IAS 19 accounting standards will increase pension fund transparency and volatility for companies. It removes smoothing methods that dampened the impact of gains and losses, and requires immediate recognition of remeasurements. This will increase balance sheet pension obligations and pension expenses reported on income statements. As a result, companies are likely to take a new look at derisking strategies like liability-driven investing to reduce balance sheet and earnings volatility.
Ind as 37, provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assetssathishpalankar
The document discusses provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets under Ind AS 37. It defines key terms and outlines the recognition criteria, measurement, and disclosure requirements for provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets as per the accounting standard. Specifically, it states that a provision should be recognized if there is a present obligation from a past event, an outflow is probable, and a reliable estimate can be made; contingent liabilities are not recognized but disclosed; and contingent assets are not recognized.
Problems based on accounting standards and guidance notes finalDwara Balaji
This document contains 12 questions related to accounting standards and guidance notes. The questions cover topics such as events occurring after the balance sheet date, prior period items, pre-incorporation expenses, revaluation of fixed assets, revenue recognition, extraordinary items, cash flow statements, and changes in accounting policies. For each question, the relevant accounting treatments, disclosures, or guidance from standards are discussed in detail in the response.
This document discusses accounting standards for employment benefits, including MFRS 119 and MFRS 126. It covers the objectives and requirements for short-term employee benefits such as wages and paid leave, post-employment benefits including defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and the accounting treatment for each. Key points include recognizing a liability for the expected cost of accumulated paid absences, discounting contributions to defined contribution plans that are not expected to be settled within 12 months, and the complex accounting process for defined benefit plans involving actuarial valuations and assumptions.
Checklist on GST Audit step by step guide on how to conduct GST Audit. Main emphasis on
1. Approaching Audit place
2. Checking Invoice
3. Input Tax Credit
4. Time of Supply
etc...
Investors will no longer be required to retroactively apply the equity method of accounting when their existing unconsolidated equity investment first qualifies for its use. The new guidance comes in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-07, Investments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting.
An entity may increase its investment in equity securities of an entity or another change may occur that causes it to obtain significant influence over another entity that triggers an existing equity investment to qualify for the use of equity method in accounting. U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) asks that when the investor transitions to the equity method because it gains significant influence over an investee, the investor must adjust the investment, results of the operations and retained earnings as if the equity method had been used since the investor’s original investment. The retroactive application of the equity method was often costly and difficult to apply.
This document discusses share-based payment transactions where an entity receives goods or services from a supplier in exchange for equity instruments or payment amounts based on the entity's share price. It describes three types of share-based payment transactions:
1. Equity-settled, where goods or services are received in exchange for equity instruments.
2. Cash-settled, where goods or services are acquired and a liability is incurred based on the entity's share price.
3. Cash or equity, where the entity or supplier can choose cash or equity settlement.
The document provides guidance on recognizing, measuring, and accounting for share-based payment transactions, including examples illustrating the accounting entries for equity-settled and cash
GST Audit and GST Annual Return
presentation on GST Audit and Annual Return.
Covering handy material on Relevant provisions governing GST Audit , indicative checklists and summarized contents of annual return and Reconciliation statement
A quick reference for professionals
A special audit is conducted by the government in certain circumstances to examine a company's financial information. It can be performed by the company's auditor or another chartered accountant appointed by the government. The special auditor has the same powers as a statutory auditor and must report findings to the government. The scope includes examining matters in a normal audit report and any other issues referred by the government. The company must pay expenses of the special audit.
CA Varun Sethi Ind AS 20 - Accounting for Government GrantsVarun Sethi
This document discusses IndAS 20, which provides guidance on accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance. It begins with definitions of key terms like government, government assistance, and government grants. It then explains the two approaches to accounting for grants - the capital approach for asset-related grants and the income approach for other grants. It provides guidance on recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of government grants under the income and capital approaches in the financial statements. Specific topics covered include accounting for non-monetary grants, forgivable loans, repayment of grants and presentation in statements of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flows.
Neville Saldanha is a finance and accounting professional with over 24 years of experience seeking a senior or middle management position. He has extensive experience in financial operations, auditing, taxation, process management and transitioning. His skills include accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cost reduction, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
Ind AS 2 establishes the accounting treatment for inventory. It requires inventory to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes all costs of purchase, conversion, and other costs to bring inventory to its present location and condition. Companies must disclose their accounting policies for inventory valuation and provide details on inventory amounts, write-downs, and reversals in the financial statements. Certain biological assets, agricultural products, minerals, and broker-held commodities are exempt from the standard's requirements.
Financial Planning, Time Value of Money, and Working Capital PoliciesJudy Ney
This document provides an overview of financial planning concepts. It begins by outlining the goals of studying financial planning and listing key elements like understanding the planning process and models. It then defines important perspectives like planning horizon and aggregation. Several sections define key terms and concepts in financial planning like its definition and process. The document also explains time value of money principles including simple vs compound interest, present and future value calculations. It concludes by covering working capital policies and terms such as net working capital and cash conversion cycle.
The document provides an overview of Ind-AS 108 on operating segments. It discusses key aspects such as identifying the chief operating decision maker (CODM), operating segments, determining reportable segments, and required disclosures. The core principle is that an entity must disclose information to enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of its business activities and economic environment. It outlines the application process including identifying the CODM and operating segments, applying quantitative thresholds to determine reportable segments, and required disclosures on segments, products/services, geographical information, and major customers.
The document discusses the accounting treatment for borrowing costs under Ind AS 23. It defines key terms like borrowing costs and qualifying assets. Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset must be capitalized. Capitalization should commence when expenditures for the asset are being incurred and cease when the asset is substantially ready. The disclosure requirements and differences between Ind AS 23, IAS 23 and the previous AS 16 are also outlined.
Anil Chaturvedi has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting roles across multiple industries. He currently works as an audit supervisor and is seeking a new opportunity. He has strong skills in accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, taxation, and team management. Anil is looking for a senior role where he can take on bigger responsibilities and challenges using his expertise in finance, accounting, and his leadership experience.
1. The document discusses accounting standards for revenue recognition. It outlines criteria for determining when to recognize revenue from sales of goods, services, interest, royalties and dividends.
2. Revenue is recognized when it is probable future economic benefits will flow to the entity and can be reliably measured. For sale of goods, revenue is recognized when risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the buyer.
3. Interest revenue is recognized using the effective interest method. Royalties and dividends are recognized on an accrual basis according to agreements.
The FASB issued ASU 2018-07 to simplify the accounting for non-employee stock-based compensation. The ASU expands the scope of ASC Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. It aligns much of the accounting for non-employee share-based payment transactions with the accounting for employee share-based compensation. Key changes include measuring equity-classified non-employee awards at grant date fair value, considering probability of performance conditions being met, and eliminating reassessment of award classification upon vesting for most awards. The ASU also provides measurement simplifications for nonpublic entities. It is effective for public entities for annual periods after December 15, 2018 and for other
ThinkSmart had a strong financial year, with UK business volumes growing 33% and assets under management increasing 14%. The company's active customer base also grew 14%. The company saw £3.5 million in NPAT for the period, in line with guidance. Looking forward, ThinkSmart expects strong double digit growth in operating NPAT and has extended its partnership with Dixons Carphone Group through at least January 2019.
The document discusses Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) which were notified by the Central Government to bring uniformity in accounting methods for computing income under the Income Tax Act 1961. It provides details on the 10 ICDS standards covering aspects like accounting policies, valuation of inventory, construction contracts, revenue recognition, fixed assets, foreign exchange rates, government grants, securities, borrowing costs and provisions, contingencies and events occurring after the balance sheet date. The objective is to harmonize computation of income as per books of accounts with provisions of the Income Tax Act.
Sprint reported its fiscal 1Q15 results with the following highlights:
- Postpaid phone net losses improved for the third consecutive quarter and postpaid churn was the best ever.
- Network performance improved significantly with 180 RootScore awards in the first half of 2015 compared to 27 in the same period last year.
- Cost reduction efforts and operational efficiencies increased adjusted EBITDA 14% year-over-year despite a decline in operating revenues.
- Strong liquidity of $6.6 billion and no significant debt maturities until December 2016.
- Guidance for fiscal 2015 forecasts consolidated adjusted EBITDA between $7.2-7.6 billion and cash capex of approximately $5 billion
Assessment item 3Case Study B - audit planning and internal contro.docxrosemaryralphs52525
Assessment item 3Case Study B - audit planning and internal control
Length: 2,000 wordsAlternative submission method
Task
Background
You are a manager in the audit division at Miller Yates Howarth (MYH), an accounting firm with offices throughout the major regional centres of NSW and Queensland. Although a medium sized firm by national standards, MYH is the second largest regional accounting firm in Australia. Most of MYH’s audit clients are in the agriculture, mining, manufacturing and property industries. All of those industries are currently under pressure, either from a downturn in commodity prices or fierce competition from overseas competitors.
You are gathering information in order to prepare the audit plan of GPSA Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017. Along with Morgan Fertilisers, GPSA is one of MYH’s most significant and longstanding clients. The following information has been gathered to date.
Principal activities of GPSA
• research and development of technologies relating to medical equipment;
• manufacture and distribution of medical equipment;
• investment of surplus funds; and
• investment in the property market.
GPSA was incorporated in 1992 and has operated successfully and profitably since that date. In the last few years it has branched out into the property market, acquiring a number of commercial properties which are let mainly to medical practitioners.
The directors of GPSA are:
• Mr. John Stanton, Chairman
• Ms Jane Quade, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr. Joe Quade
• Dr Barry Jones
• Dr Beryl Yeo
Doctors Jones and Yeo are independent non-executive directors and have been directors since 2003. The other three executive directors have been employed by the company since its incorporation and have considerable experience in the industry. Mr Stanton controls a number of private companies.
In prior years MYH placed reliance on internal controls based on satisfactory results of extensive tests of control. Recent discussions with the client have revealed no changes in the system of internal control since last year. The company does not have an internal audit function.
In February 2016, research activities relating to a new laser surgery device commenced. Significant costs were incurred in relation to this research. In April 2017 a competitor announced that it had successfully developed and patented a similar device. In order to finance the research activities noted above the company borrowed from its bankers an additional $5 million during the year. The loan agreement contains a covenant to the effect that should the company's debt to equity ratio (measured as total liabilities: shareholders' equity) increase above 1.2:1.0 at any time, the bankers have the right to demand immediate repayment.
Throughout the 2017 financial year, the property market has been in decline. The end of financial year audit is scheduled to start on 1 August 2017 and should take about two weeks to complete. The client completed .
The document summarizes several tax developments in Singapore in 2017 that businesses need to be aware of:
1. A new related party transactions reporting requirement will take effect from 2018, requiring companies to report related party transactions over S$15 million.
2. A new e-Tax guide outlines that customer accounting for certain goods will be implemented in 2019, shifting output tax reporting from suppliers to customers for transactions over S$10,000.
3. Several changes were made to transfer pricing guidelines to better align with international standards around value creation and documentation requirements.
This document discusses revenue recognition principles under various accounting standards like IAS 18, IFRIC 13, IFRIC 15, and for different industries. It provides an overview of revenue recognition criteria for goods and services, construction contracts, customer loyalty programs, airline and telecom companies. Specific examples are given for revenue recognition in cases of sales return, service concessions, real estate development projects and barter transactions. The conclusion emphasizes that all relevant standards and provisions must be followed to properly recognize revenue.
Revenue Recognition In IFRS By Yash BatraYash Batra
Detailed Presentation on revenue recognition as per IFRS. Accounting on revenue recognition is critical especially when World has defined path to follow IFRS accounting and reporting of its financial. I have tried to capture all critical aspects of revenue recognition in this presentation.
Symantec investor presentation november 2015 finalInvestorSymantec
The document is an investor presentation that discusses Symantec's pending sale of its information management business to The Carlyle Group. It notes the expected benefits of the sale and anticipated use of proceeds. It also highlights Symantec's focus on accelerating growth in its security business through new product offerings and services. The presentation outlines Symantec's strategy to leverage its scale and security analytics platform to better protect customers from cyber threats.
Advanced Markets Insight: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation—Demystifying the...M Financial Group
A nonqualified plan can help an employer accomplish its objective of recruiting, retaining, and rewarding key employees through income tax-deferred compensation. A phantom stock plan is a popular and effective nonqualified deferred compensation plan used by employers to share value with selected key employees without relinquishing business control and decision-making powers. As a result, the employee has the ability to share in the success of the company without capital investment or shareholder liability.
The new tax law that is informally referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) included many perks for businesses, but it also established new protocols for the recognition of gross income that may be detrimental. These new provisions may accelerate when income taxes are payable for certain businesses, as the recognition of gross income may be required earlier than would have been previously required for tax purposes.
Financial plan and controll entrepreneurshipfatimanajam4
This file is uploaded to help the students learning finance easier. It will give a general understanding of planning and controlling of financial resources.
The document discusses accounting treatment of future warranty claims. It describes how warranties work and outlines alternative approaches used to estimate technical provisions, including methods used by general insurance actuaries and accounting professionals. The actuarial approach involves estimating reserves for claims incurred but not reported, reported but not paid, and not yet incurred. The accounting perspective requires recognizing a provision if a past event creates a probable future outflow that can be reliably estimated under Ind AS 37. Actuaries can help by estimating reserves, managing warranty data, analyzing claim frequencies and severities, and refining methodology to address sources of volatility.
The document discusses accounting standards and provides details about their objectives, issuance, and application. The key points are:
- Accounting standards aim to standardize accounting policies and financial statement presentation to facilitate comparison across firms.
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India issues accounting standards that must be followed in preparing financial statements under the Companies Act.
- Over 30 accounting standards have been issued so far covering various aspects of recognition, measurement, treatment and disclosure of transactions and events.
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distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
Table of Contents
1. Scope & Objectives............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Eligibility............................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Annual Variable Target Amount.......................................................................................................................... 5
5. Performance Indicator......................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Incentive Calculation Method.............................................................................................................................. 6
7. Collections & Payout........................................................................................................................................... 7
8. General Conditions ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
1.Scope & Objectives
• Reiterate and Emphasize the importance of achieving a healthy P&L bottom line, starting from
the individual tasks of each employee, as they directly impact the profit outcome for the company.
• Motivate the participants to carry out their activities in an effective way, to use the resources
invested efficiently and, through those who participate in the activities related to the clients, to
implement best practices that influence the profitable growth for the company.
• Reward employees for the achievement of the expected Annual Net Income for the Company.
• Contribute to maintain a competitive market position in Total Compensation.
Notes:
▪ This plan replaces any other incentive plan currently in place for the eligible Employees.
Eligible are all employees that have a variable component to their salary such as e.g. a bonus
percentage.
▪ The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to define who is eligible for this plan.
▪ This plan is effective as of January 1st
, 2018.
2.Definitions
• Period n: The relevant calendar year for which the incentive payment is monitored and granted.
The period starts at January 1st and ends at December 31st of the relevant calendar year.
• Period n+1: The calendar year that is directly following Period n. in which the incentive payment
is calculated once the financial books haven been close for Period n
• Period n+2: The calendar year that is directly following Period n+1.
• Period n+3: The calendar year that is directly following Period n+2.
• Order: A confirmed and binding request by a customer to Smartmatic to buy, sell, deliver, or
receive goods or services under specified terms and conditions, by means of a signed, legally
binding, valid and in force agreement (regardless of the format) between the customer and
Smartmatic containing definitive terms and conditions for the execution of a project, service,
supply, provision, etc. that allows the company to collect certain amounts upon performance.
Preliminary and non-binding arrangements such as LOIs and MOUs shall not be considered
orders for the purpose of this Sales Incentive Plan. Frame Agreements, shall not be considered
orders for the purpose of this Sales Incentive Plan except for the value of individual ‘call off’- or
Purchase- Orders that are firmly committed, legally binding, valid and in force upon signature of
such frame contract.
4. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
• Revenue: The amount of money that Smartmatic actually recognizes and registers in the financial
statement as a direct result of a firm Order. Smartmatic follows the rules established by the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 15). Revenue is recognized when goods are
transferred, or services rendered according the contractual performance obligations, and the
deliverables are accepted by the client, no matter when cash is received. Revenue for Equipment
is recognized at the time the client gains control of the goods. Control means that the client has
accepted the goods and may obtain benefits from them. Revenue for Services is recognized
based on the delivery of the services and when deliverables agreed on contract and accepted by
the client are completed. In some cases, the deliverables of services can be done by phases and
assigned by milestones. In these cases, the revenue can be recognized by milestone, after
receiving client´s acceptance confirmation.
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): As defined in the Smartmatic Financial Statements are the direct
costs attributable to the production of the goods and/or of the service sold. This amount includes
the cost of the materials used in creating the good or providing the service along with the direct
labor costs used to produce the good or provide the Services. It excludes indirect expenses such
as the costs of selling (a list of applicable cost is provided in Appendix A).
• Gross profit: As defined in the Smartmatic Financial Statements, is the profit after deducting
from the registered Revenue the cost associated with making and selling its products, and the
cost associated with providing services. It is equivalent to ‘Revenue minus Cost of Goods Sold
(COGS)’.
• Collections: The actual receipt of cash on the Smartmatic bank account, resulting from invoice
amounts owed to Smartmatic by its customers for the execution of certain orders.
• Net Income: As defined in the Smartmatic Financial Statements measures profit after taxes,
depreciation, amortization and exchange gain/loss. Profit is calculated after deducting the cost of
goods sold, business regions direct expenses, technical and field support expenses, corporate
support expenses and other distributable expenses to the revenue. See “Appendix A” for a Net
Income Statement example.
3.Eligibility
To become eligible, all of the following criteria must be met:
• Be an Employee that is not eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan;
• Employee must still be employed on December 31st
of Period n;
• Have a minimum seniority of 3 months on 31st
, December of Period n. In other words, the hiring
date must be before October 1st
of Period n;
• The incentive will be calculated pro-rata the employee’s seniority in Period n. For the first
calendar year of employment or rehiring, the annual target amount will be prorated to the number
of days worked based on a total of 365 days. In case of leave of absence for a given period, the
annual target amount will be prorated according to the terms of the leave of absence policy;
• Have a closed Performance Evaluation and resulting rating with a minimum rate of 2 improvement
(2i) for Period n.
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distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
4.Annual Variable Target Amount
Each eligible employee has a monetary annual target bonus or variable compensation defined, the
Annual Variable Target Amount. Usually, such target amount is based on a percentage (%) of the
annual base salary or the annual fixed compensation. This percentage is defined based on job grade,
working location and role performed.
Annual Variable Target Amounts are defined and paid in the currency of the location of employment,
unless a separate agreement is in place.
5.Performance Indicator
The Incentive Plan is based on 2 variables:
(a) Business Performance Indicator, and
(b) Individual Performance Indicator.
The product of (a) and (b) is the Combined Multiplier which determines the actual Annual Variable
Target Amount payout percentage.
The Business Performance Indicator is the ratio of USD Actual Net Income divided by the USD
Net Income Target.
▪ For negatives ratios or years with losses, where USD Actual Net Income is negative, the
Business Performance Indicator will be 0
▪ For ratios greater than 1. The Business Performance Indicator will be 1
The Net Income Target will be set following:
• 16% of the actual total Cost of Goods Sold plus the Total expenses incurred by the company in
Period n calculated annually in Period n+1, at the closing of the Financial books of Period n
according to the company Profit & Losses guideline and recorded on Smartmatic audited financial
systems, with
• A minimum of 4 times the sum of the Annual Variable Target Amounts of all employees eligible
for this plan, as per December 31st
of Period n
The Net Income Target will be approved by the Smartmatic President, CEO and Board of Directors.
The Actual Net Income achievement for the Period n, will be calculated annually at the beginning
of Period n+1, at the closing of the Financial books of Period n in accordance with the company
Profit & Losses guideline and as recorded on Smartmatic audited financial systems, and approved
by the Smartmatic President, CEO and Board of Directors.
6. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
Net Income is defined and measured in United States Dollar (USD). For income and expenses in
other currency, the amounts are converted to USD based on the exchange rate Smartmatic has
access to and reflected in the audited financial systems.
The minimum Achievement to start paying is 20% of the Net Income Target.
For Achievement from 20% to 100% of the Net Income Target the Business Multiplier is linear from
20% to 100%.
In case of Achievement over 100% of the Net Income Target, an additional bonus will be paid, the
Profit Sharing Bonus. In this scenario, the Profit Sharing Bonus will be 4% of the difference between
the Actual Net Income and the Net Income Target. The Individual Profit Sharing Bonus will be
a distribution of the Profit Sharing Bonus pro rata the weight of the individual employee’s Annual
Variable Target Amount versus the total Annual Variable Target Amounts of all employees eligible
for this plan at the end of Period n.
The second indicator, the Individual Performance Indicator, is a percentage defined by the
manager following the Performance Management Assessment and resulting PMS rating and
following the multiplier range guideline table (see Appendix B).
A minimum of 2i performance rating for the Period n is required to be eligible for the plan. For
employees with a PMS rating of 1 (Consistently fails) for the Period n, the Individual Performance
multiplier will be 0% and the employee will not receive an incentive (see Appendix B).
6.Incentive Calculation Method
The formula to determine the individual’s final incentive amount is given by multiplying the individual’s
Annual Variable Target Amount by the Combined Multiplier. As mentioned above under the
Performance Indicators section, the combined multiplier is the product of two indicators (a) Business
Performance Indicator and (b) Individual Performance Indicator.
The total Individual Annual Incentive will be calculated as follows:
Individual Annual Incentive
=
Individual Annual Variable Target Amount
x
Combined Multiplier
+
Individual Profit Sharing Bonus (if applicable)
7. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
7.Collections & Payout
The payment of the Individual Annual Incentive will be proportional to the Actual Collections
versus the Target Collections.
The Target Collections is the total of collections related to revenue recognized in Period n or
before for individual identified projects that according to the contractual payment terms should be
collected in Period n.
The Actual Collections is the total of collections related to revenue recognized in Period n or
before for individual identified projects that according to the contractual payment terms should be
collected in Period n, and that is actually collected before March 1st
of Period n+1.
The Remaining Collections after Period n are the Target Collections minus Actual Collections
collected before March 1st
of Period n+1
Payment related to Remaining Individual Incentive (if any) will extend for a two-year period and
will be proportional to the actually collected Remaining Collections in Period n+1 and Period n+2
respectively versus the Target Collections of Period n. The Remaining Individual Annual Incentive
will be paid after Period n+1 and Period n+2 respectively.
The proportion of incentive attributable to Remaining Collections after Period n+2 will be considered
forfeit.
The Incentive will be paid on a yearly basis, between 90 to 120 days after the ending of Period n,
usually between March 30th
to April 30th
.
The Remaining Incentive (if any) will be paid on a yearly basis, between 90 to 120 days after the
ending of Period n+1 and Period n+2, usually between March 30th
to April 30th
.
To be eligible for remaining payment of the Individual Annual Incentive requires the employee to be
employed with the company on December 31st
of the year immediately prior to when the remaining
incentive is paid. (either December 31st
of n + 1, and/or December 31st
n + 2)
8. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
8.General Conditions
i. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminate with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date before the end of the Period n, the Individual Annual Incentive
payment for that given Period n will be forfeited.
ii. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminated with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date between the 1st of January of Period n+1 and the date the
Individual Incentive Payment for the Period n is paid, the Employee remains eligible for the incentive
payment. However, in such case any payments related to the Remaining Collections will be forfeited;
iii. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminate with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date before the end of the Period n+1, the Remaining Individual Annual
Incentive payment related to collected Remaining Collections in Period n+1 will be forfeited.
iv. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminated with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date between the 1st of January of Period n+2 and the date the
Individual Incentive Payment related to collected Remaining Collections in Period n+1 is paid, the
Employee remains eligible for the incentive payment. However, in such case any further payments
related to the Remaining Collections will be forfeited.
v. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminate with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date before the end of the Period n+2, the Remaining Individual Annual
Incentive payment related to collected Remaining Collections in Period n+2 will be forfeited.
vi. Should an eligible Employee be dismissed or terminated with the company for any reason (voluntarily
or involuntarily) with effective date between the 1st of January of Period n+3 and the date the
Remaining Individual Incentive Payment related to collected Remaining Collections in Period n+2 is
paid, the Employee remains eligible for the incentive payment.
vii. In case of Disability of the eligible Employee occurring in Period n, n+1 and n+2, incentive rights
related to Period n and rights related to Remaining Collections from Period n that are not paid yet
will be paid to the Employee following the normal incentive payment method and timing, and pro-
rated to the last day of Active Employment in Period n.
viii. In case of Death of the eligible Employee in Period n, n+1 and n+2, incentive rights related to Period
n and rights related to Remaining Collections from Period n that are not paid yet, will be paid to the
corresponding successors following the normal incentive payment method and timing.
ix. Considering the very dynamic business conditions, the plan can be reviewed at the end of every year
to assess its effectiveness. As a result, changes to the plan may be implemented and communicated
to the Employees.
9. The information contained in this policy is confidential, is intended for Internal Use Only, and may be legally privileged. Any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
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distribution or copying of this policy or any of its contents need to be prior approved in writing by Smartmatic’s HR VP.
Appendix A: Smartmatic Net Income Statement
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Appendix B: Individual Performance Rating & Multiplier Ranges
Minimum Maximum
3
Performance that always exceeds expectations
and is consistently outstanding
115% 130%
Outstanding
2s
Performance that consistently fulfills the job
requirements and sometimes exceeds
expectations
105% 115%
Superior
2a
Performance that consistently meet expectations.
Positive and fully acceptable level of performance
95% 105%
Accomplished
2i
Performance that not always meets the job
requirements. Improvement needed. Moderately
behind expectations
50% 85%
Improvement
1
Performance that consistently fails to meet the job
requirements and expectations
Consistently fails
0%
Description
Individual Multiplier
Range
Performance
Rating