Change in accounting method

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parteekjain (Querist)
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02 June 2012 CAN ANYBODY PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT

HOW CAN I CHANGE THE METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FROM CASH BASIS TO ACCRUAL BASIS. AND WHAT WILL BE EFFECT OF PROFIT & LOSS ARISING FROM SUCH CHANGE IN METHOD AND HOW DO WE TREAT THIS PROFIT OR LOSS FOR TAXATION PURPOSE.

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Soumitra Basu

Soumitra Basu (Expert)
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03 June 2012 You have to prepare an account on the basis of accrual basis and disclose the same in notes on account and income tax return. Please note that you have to maintain consistency. Profit or loss arising from this change method shall be taxable in current year provided the change is for genuine reason and not for the purpose of tax avoidance.