The job market is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation are reshaping industries, making traditional skills obsolete while increasing demand for new expertise. Employers today value more than just degrees; they prioritize adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. Whether you aim to rise within your current job, transition to a new field, or launch your own business, committing to learning is key to achieving lasting success. By investing in up skill development , professionals can confidently navigate these shifts and remain competitive in their industry. Benefits of Continuous Learning: With rising competition across industries, s taying Competitive in the Job Market is necessary. Employers today are on the search for team members who can adapt to new technologies and demanding working trends. Continuous knowledge enhancement includes mastering new software, acquiring language skills, or develo...

  What is and why IFRS? International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) : IFRS is a financial reporting framework that is reliable, transparent, and can be comparable across the other companies around the globe. Prior to IFRS, every country had different Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) i.e., financial reporting framework for businesses in their own country. With globalization, it was becoming difficult to undertake cross border transactions, investments, raise funds etc. because it was difficult to understand financial statements prepared in different GAAP. To bring harmony in the accounting language and bring ease in doing business internationally, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) was established in the year 1973 and started developing the International Accounting Standards (IAS). They formulated IAS 1 to 41 and SICs. However, their work was not spread and was not used by the companies across globe. The structure of IASC was required to be...

  Background: Entity is engaged in the business of development of a special economic zone and industrial park. For development of SEZ, the Entity has purchased, and Government has awarded large parcels of land to the entity. The Company shall develop the land and shall create infrastructure on such land before selling/ leasing the plots to the other businesses. Thus, some portion of land with the entity will be sold in ordinary course of business and some shall be provided on finance lease. Consequently that land shall be classified and presented as “inventory” as per IAS 2 / Ind AS 2 – Inventories in the books of the entity. Due to some legal issues, there are uncertainties regarding the usage of the land and entity is uncertain about the exact usage of the land i.e., whether it will be sold or given on finance lease or operating lease on the date of reporting. Few queries with respect to the accounting of such property have been raised as below. As a part of this blog, we will an...

    Introduction Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more and more common as entities aim to achieve their growth objectives other than in an organic way. IFRS 3 / Ind AS 103 – Business combinations transform the way companies plan and execute their acquisition strategies. This standard applies to most of business combinations, including amalgamations/ mergers and acquisitions. This standard lays down the principles of accounting for business combinations by way of acquisitions or mergers. Ind AS also provides guidance on a combination of entities or businesses under common control. However, IFRS does not provide guidance on combinations under common control. The companies that engage in business combination transactions face various challenges in accounting and financial reporting of such transactions, including: 1. Accounting for purchase consideration transferred by acquirer and other transaction costs incurred in the transaction. 2. Recognition and measurement of the net...