Showing posts with label Demonetisation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Demonetisation. Show all posts

Friday, 9 December 2016

ICAI cautions its members regarding Demonetisation

Demonetisation Policy announced by Government of India- An Advisory for Members



As you may be aware, the ICAI has always been supportive of the bold initiatives taken by the Government in strengthening the economic growth of our country and also in its efforts to weed out black money and corruption from our country. The recent move of Government of India to demonetize the high value denomination currency as announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is a welcome step which has given a definitive boost to the economic growth and dealt a lethal blow to the parallel economy that has cast its ugly shadow on the nation’s economy for long. This move, it is believed, will not only eliminate black money, but will also choke the activities of anti-nationals from across the border financed by fake currency, ensuring inclusive growth and national security in one go.

However, it is a matter of grave concern and distress to our profession when certain news reports/video clippings have come in the public eye depicting certain Chartered Accountants indulging in such acts of illegality which goes against the efforts of the Government in eradicating the corruption and black money from business and commercial transactions. Needless to mention that ICAI is unsparing in its efforts to discipline such erring members. It may be mentioned that immediate steps have been