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Virtual CFO vs Full-Time CFO: Cost, Scope and When to Switch

By SCORE Editorial Team In the virtual CFO vs full-time CFO choice, a virtual CFO suits companies that need strategic finance leadership a few days a month.…

October 13, 2026 Read More

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Share Valuation in Shareholder Disputes: How Value Is Fixed

Share valuation in shareholder disputes turns on four choices more than on the method. They are the valuation date, the standard of value, any minority or…

October 12, 2026 Read More

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The question your ERP can’t answer

Every finance function today can tell you what happened. Your ERP shows each entry, each amount, and each date. Your audit trail shows who touched it. Ask why…

October 8, 2026 Read More

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GSTR-9 Due Date FY 2025-26: 9C Limits and Checklist

The GSTR-9 due date for FY 2025-26 is 31 December 2026. GSTR-9 is optional if aggregate turnover is up to ₹2 crore. GSTR-9C, the self-certified reconciliation…

October 7, 2026 Read More

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H1 Is Closed. Has Anyone Counted the Stock?

SCORE Insights Team The half-year is closed. Is your stock? 30 September has come and gone. For most Indian companies, the first half of the financial year is…

October 6, 2026 Read More

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Cross-Examination in GST Proceedings: When You Can Ask

Cross-examination in GST proceedings is not written into the CGST Act, but natural justice requires it where an order rests on third-party statements. Courts…

October 5, 2026 Read More

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CSR Penalty Under Section 135(7): Costs, Cases, Fixes

The CSR penalty under Section 135(7) applies when a company fails to transfer unspent CSR money on time. The company pays twice the amount it should have…

October 2, 2026 Read More

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Your NGO Partner Just Got a New FCRA Calendar. So Did You.

By SCORE CSR Advisory Desk · Oct 1, 2026 · From SCORE CSR Compass, Issue 03 Every CSR rupee has two ends: the Board that approves it, and the organisation…

October 1, 2026 Read More

SCORE Accounting October 2026 compliance calendar cover, showing a monthly calendar with filing dates marked and 21 October highlighted in gold as the extended tax audit report deadline.

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Your October 2026 Compliance Calendar: Key Dates for Finance Teams

By Team SCORE October is one of the busiest compliance months of the year. GST returns, TDS and TCS statements, payroll deposits and post-AGM ROC filings all…

September 29, 2026 Read More

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MIS Report Format: What a Monthly Board Pack Must Include

A good MIS report format has eight parts. They are a dashboard, variance commentary, segment P&L, cash flow and forecast, working capital, balance-sheet…

September 28, 2026 Read More