Is cost audit losing its relevance?

By introducing the concept of 'public interest', the government has made the 2014 Rules unnecessarily complicated Read more »

New employer to pay PF penalty

The Supreme Court has held that a company which takes over another is liable to pay damages for default in payment of contributions to the provident fund committed by the latter. The... Read more »

Six questions you should ask before you buy anything

Life is very, very fast. It seems to get faster all the time. Money isn’t impervious to that speed. How many paychecks seem like they’re already spent before you’ve even cashed them? The... Read more »

Ten cheap foods that are actually good for you

A tight budget is no excuse to eat poorly. Eating healthful foods is a core component of living a healthier lifestyle – and living healthy saves you money in other areas, particularly... Read more »

A case of tight-fisted executive and over-worked judiciary

Business Standard experts take a look at the challenges thrown by the Budget in growing financial stress in the judiciary, matters relating to tax administration, harnessing foreign investors' sentiments, taxing mandatory CSR... Read more »

Americans not confident in their ability to manage personal finances

Successful money management is all about having the knowledge and confidence to make good choices with your money. Those two elements go hand-in-hand: you need the knowledge to feel confident, but you... Read more »

Five ways to ruin a family vacation

We’re deep in the throes of summer. It may not feel like it now, but autumn is already on the horizon. That means that it’s time for a beloved annual tradition –... Read more »

Do you have to pay taxes on found gold?

Ask the Experts: Do you have to pay taxes on gold you panned yourself? Is gold that you panned from a river or up in the mountains on vacation considered taxable? -Edward Hi Edward, Presuming... Read more »

Making it easy for business

States have to take the lead if India has to improve its rank as an industry-friendly destination Read more »

Design the Budget to reduce cost of transaction

The finance minister should look at empowerment of Authority of Advance Ruling & abrogation of welfare law Read more »