https://www.icai.org/resource_file/17453announ9198.pdf Applicability of services for May and November 2010 examinations:- Professional Competence Examination It is clarified that in Part –II : Service tax and VAT of Paper 5 : Taxation, students will not be tested on specific questions covering individual taxable services Integrated Professional Competence Examination It is clarified that in Part –II : Service tax and VAT of Paper 4 : Taxation, students will be examined only in respect of the following taxable services: 1. Legal consultancy services 2. Mandap keeper’s services 3. Commercial training or coaching services 4. Information technology software services 5. Services in respect of membership of clubs or associations Final Examinations (Both Existing and New) Paper 8 : Indirect taxes/ Paper 8 : Indirect Tax Laws It is clarified that in respect of taxable services covered in the syllabus of Paper 8 : Indirect taxes/ Paper 8 : Indirect Tax Laws, students will be examined only in respect of the following taxable services:
Intellectual Property Services
1. Franchise services 2. Intellectual property services 3. Banking & other financial services 4. Credit rating agency’s services 5. Stock broking services 6. Goods transport agency’s services 7. Courier services 8. Mailing list compilation and mailing services 9. Transport of goods by air services 10. Clearing and forwarding services 11. Cargo handling services 12. Customs house agent’s services 13. Storage and warehousing services 14. Transport of goods through pipeline or other conduit 15. Transport of goods in containers by rail by any person, other than government railway 16. Practising chartered accountant’s services 17. Management or business consultancy services 18. Consulting engineer’s services 19. Scientific and technical consultancy services 20. Technical testing and analysis services 21. Market research services 22. Opinion poll services 23. Public relations services 24. Construction services in respect of commercial or industrial buildings or civil structures 25. Construction services in respect of residential complexes 26. Architect’s services 27. Real estate agent’s services 28. Site preparation and clearance, excavation, earthmoving and demolition services 29. Interior decorator’s services 30. Business auxiliary services 31. Business support services 32. Manpower recruitment or supply agency’s services CA. R. Devarajan Director, Board of Studies