Direct and Indirect Taxes, Perquisites & Income Tax Deductions in India
Direct Tax
A direct tax is paid directly to the government by the person on whom it is imposed. The burden of this tax cannot be shifted to someone else.
Examples:
- Income tax
- Wealth tax
- Property tax
- Corporate tax
Indirect Tax
An indirect tax is paid by one person but the burden can be passed on to another person. It is collected when people buy goods and services.
Examples:
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Customs duty
- Excise duty
Merits and Demerits of Direct Tax
Merits
- Equitable: Direct taxes are based on the ability
Business Structures, Financial Metrics and Management Essentials
Sole Proprietorship
Sole proprietorship: unlimited liability, very easy to create, owner 18+, low taxes, easy to dissolve, hard to expand.
Partnerships
General partnership: minimum 2 owners, unlimited liability, difficult to transfer ownership.
Limited partnership: shared responsibilities, more resources available.
Corporations
S-Corporation
S-Corp: maximum 100 shareholders, avoids double taxation; has shareholders’ meetings and a board of directors.
C-Corporation
C-Corp: double taxation — corporation
Cost Accounting Concepts, CVP & Decision-Making Formulas
Cost Accounting Concepts & CVP Analysis
KEY: DM = Direct Materials, DL = Direct Labor, MOH = Manufacturing Overhead, RM = Raw Materials, WIP = Work in Process, FG = Finished Goods, COGM = Cost of Goods Manufactured, COGS = Cost of Goods Sold, Beg = Beginning, End = Ending, Inv = Inventory, Avg = Average, Mfg = Manufacturing, CM = Contribution Margin, SP = Selling Price, VC = Variable Costs, FC = Fixed Costs, MOS = Margin of Safety, DOL = Degree of Operating Leverage
Chapter 14 – Cost Concepts
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Financial Statement Analysis: MD&A and Balance Sheet
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is a mandatory section of a company’s annual report (such as the 10-K filing in the U.S.). It provides a narrative explanation of the company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources, as seen through management’s eyes. Its core objective is to offer context and interpretation for the numerical data presented in the financial statements, enabling investors and stakeholders
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Corporate Annual Report
📋 Corporate Annual Report: An explanatory summary
A corporate annual report is a comprehensive document published by a company, usually at the end of its fiscal year, to provide shareholders and other stakeholders with detailed information about the company’s financial condition, operational activities, and strategic direction over the preceding year.
For publicly traded companies, the preparation and submission of an annual report are often legal and regulatory requirements
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🎯 Process Costing: Journal Entries & T-Accounts
📒 Journal Entries — Transactions & Accounts
| 📅 Transaction | 🧾 Account Debited | 💳 Account Credited | 💰 Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Raw Materials Used | Work in Process – Dept. A | Raw Materials | XXXX |
| 👷♂️ Direct |