Practical compliance guides

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 10 min read

How to Account for Returns, RTO and Credit Notes in E-Commerce

How to book returns and undelivered orders without overstating revenue. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. With a worked example.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

Section 194-O TDS on E-Commerce Operators: A Seller's 0.1% Guide

0.1% deducted by the marketplace on gross sales, before fees are netted off. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. Explained simply.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

How to Reconcile Amazon & Flipkart Settlement Reports With Your Books

Tying payouts back to orders, commission, returns and the tax withheld. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. With a worked example.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 10 min read

Is GST Registration Mandatory to Sell on Amazon or Flipkart in India?

When the threshold exemption applies to marketplace sellers, and when it does not. Set out with the working, not just the rule. Explained simply.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

The 7 Functions of Accounting and Why Each Matters for Compliance

Recording, classifying, summarising and reporting - what each one delivers. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. See related terms.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 10 min read

CA vs ACCA vs CPA: Which Accountant Does Your Business Need?

Which qualification can sign what in India, and where that matters. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. Updated for Indian rules.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 8 min read

How Much Does a CA Charge for Monthly Accounting in India?

What Indian firms actually charge monthly, by turnover and transaction volume. Set out with the working, not just the rule. Updated for Indian rules.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 10 min read

The 12 Branches of Accounting Explained for Business Owners

Financial, cost, management and tax accounting, and who needs which. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. Updated for Indian rules.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

What Does an Accounting Service Actually Include? A Scope Checklist

Exactly what sits inside a monthly retainer, and what is billed on top. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. See related terms.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

Is AI Replacing Bookkeepers? What Automation Means for Indian Businesses

What automation genuinely takes over, and what still needs a qualified eye. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. Explained by a CA.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

A Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist Every Indian SME Should Follow

What has to be closed each month before GST and TDS fall due. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. A practical guide for India.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20

Accounting and Bookkeeping · 9 min read

In-House vs Outsourced Bookkeeping in India: A 2026 Cost Comparison

The full cost of a hire against a monthly fee, salary and software included. The rule, the threshold and what it means in practice. Explained by a CA.

CACA Puja Pradhan · Jul 20