Monday 1 August 2016

Amendment under Accounts Rules – Highlights

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) amended the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 vide notification dated 27th July, 2016 by the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2016. The summary of same is as under:

1.   Intermediate subsidiary is not required to consolidate accounts of its subsidiary if the following conditions are fulfilled:

a.   The shareholders  i.e, equity and preferences shareholders of subsidiary company has been informed in writing and the proof of delivery of such intimation is maintained by the Company;

b.   The subsidiary company is neither listed nor intends to be listed either in India or abroad and

c.   The ultimate or any intermediate holding company files consolidated financial statements with the Registrar

2.   The Board report to contain the highlights of performance of subsidiaries associates and joint venture companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the company during the period under report

3.    An individual or a partnership firm or a body corporate of ‘Chartered Accountant" or "Cost Accountant' can be appointed as the internal auditor.


The said notification can be downloaded from the following link:

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