Haste Is Waste: Why Double-Checking Your Excel Work Matters

In today’s data-driven business environment, Excel is more than just a spreadsheet tool. It’s the backbone of analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. Whether you’re preparing client financials, compiling operational data, or summarizing project metrics, your Excel file is often the foundation on which key business choices are made. But in our rush to meet tight deadlines, it’s easy to fall into the trap of speed…

GST Compliance Alert: The Real GST Deadline Arrives in October 2025 for FY 2024–25 ITC & Corrections

Anyone who has ever filed a GST return knows there’s a little room for mistakes. A missed invoice, an unclaimed ITC, or an incorrect entry can easily become permanent. That’s what makes October a decisive month for GST compliance. It’s the period when businesses reconcile their books, match ITC, and resolve mismatches before the financial year formally closes for corrections. A Change Many Still Overlook…

The Many Hats of the Modern CFO: Redefining Leadership in Indian Business

When you think of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), what comes to mind? For most, its balance sheets, audits, or perhaps the tax department breathing down your neck. But in today’s business world—especially in India, where companies are navigating rapid growth, complex regulations, and global competition—the role of the CFO has become far more dynamic. A modern CFO wears multiple hats, each crucial to the…

Curbing Tax Avoidance in a Global Economy: Challenges and the Road Ahead

In today’s interconnected economy, tax avoidance has become one of the most pressing concerns for governments, regulators, and global institutions. While multinational companies (MNCs) are expected to pursue efficiency and maximize shareholder value, governments rely on tax revenues to fund development, infrastructure, and welfare. This natural tension has given rise to increasingly sophisticated tax planning practices and equally complex countermeasures. Below are some key themes…

The Quiet Superpower of Meticulousness

In a world that never slows down, It’s easy to rush through tasks without truly noticing them—even those that genuinely spark our interest. Our capacity to focus on a single task seems to shrink with each passing day. In this environment, a meticulous person naturally stands out. The good news is that being meticulous doesn’t require advanced skills or special training. It simply means cultivating…