Case Studies
Real engagements from our Pune practice. See how N D Savla & Associates has helped businesses solve complex tax, audit, and compliance challenges.
Audit Engagements
8 cases- Ind AS 115 revenue recognition for component sales and spare parts
- Inventory valuation: FIFO policy implementation and obsolescence review
- Fixed asset depreciation mapping under Schedule II of Companies Act
- Group consolidation workings for parent company requirements
- CARO 2020 loan covenant compliance certification
Result: Unmodified audit opinion delivered within 30 days. Bank loan disbursement approved without comments. Management now has a clear roadmap for Group reporting in the following year.
- Cash expense audit under Section 40A(3) - documented all developer payment slips
- Software expense capitalisation vs revenue policy establishment
- TDS compliance review: corrected 6 underdeposited amounts
- Transfer pricing study for related-party consultant payments
- Taxpayer representation at IT Department hearing
Result: Initial ₹28 lakh cash purchase disallowance fully reversed following taxpayer representation. Clean Form 3CD filed. No scrutiny notice exposure in subsequent years.
- ₹47 lakh phantom invoice network identified across 14 vendors
- PO-GRN-Invoice matching audit across 4 quarters
- Vendor registration verification and bank account authentication
- Management representation letter and board reporting
- Internal control matrix redesigned for procurement
Result: Phantom invoice scheme fully documented and reported to the board. Loss quantified at ₹47 lakh. Vendor approval process reengineered. Zero recurrence in following quarters.
- Physical stock verification across 3 warehouse locations
- Slow-moving and obsolete inventory provision analysis
- Work-in-process valuation at factory cost
- Finished goods valuation for OEM and aftermarket channels
- GST input tax credit reconciliation on capital purchases
Result: ₹3.1 crore inventory fully certified and audited. Bank line of credit renewed without inventory-related conditions. OEM supplier audits cleared with zero discrepancies.
- Ind AS 115 revenue recognition at milestones (slab payment policy)
- Contract liability (advance receipts) classification and disclosure
- RERA-registered project quarterly update filings
- Cost allocation to individual units for gross margin reporting
- Retention money and GST adjustments on sale consideration
Result: Clean audit opinion with transparent revenue recognition. Buyer confidence strengthened through audited financial statements. RERA compliance maintained throughout financial year with zero show-cause notices.
- GSTR-2A vs 2B reconciliation over 30 months of returns
- Blocked ITC analysis under Section 17(5) for utilities and services
- Input tax credit claim documentation for capital purchases
- Show Cause Notice response with legal and technical arguments
- Tax Appellate Authority representation
Result: ₹34 lakh GST demand reduced to ₹6 lakh penalty. ITC regularised through proper documentation. Tax Appellate Authority confirmed the position. GST compliance process restructured going forward.
- Internal control matrix for GMP-compliant operations
- Cold chain integrity checks and temperature monitoring
- Drug traceability (serialization) process setup
- Recalled medicine identification and destruction tracking
- Monthly internal audit reports to management
Result: Full internal control framework implemented. GMP compliance audit cleared with zero observations. Cold chain integrity certified. Regulatory inspection conducted with no deficiencies noted.
- Section 12A income application test (85% charitable expenditure)
- Section 11(2) accumulation fund accounting
- RTE 25% free-seat reimbursement reconciliation
- Form 10B trust audit report preparation and filing
- Regulatory compliance with State Board and Income Tax
Result: Section 12A exemption maintained with zero deficiency notices. Form 10B filed on time. Donor confidence strengthened through clean audit. No IT Department scrutiny.
Income Tax & Tax Advisory
6 cases- Detailed response to capital allowance disallowance query
- Fixed asset cost segregation and component depreciation analysis
- Supporting documentation and expert opinions compiled
- In-person assessment hearing representation before IT Officer
- Post-assessment appeal strategy briefing
Result: Addition negotiated down from ₹42 lakh to ₹8 lakh (81% reduction) through detailed technical submissions and hearing advocacy. Company retained for assessment follow-ups.
- Capital gains computation across 2 property sales with cost inflation indexation
- Section 54 exemption eligibility verification and condition compliance
- Replacement property identification and acquisition timeline management
- Statutory form filing (50-I) to secure exemption
- Post-acquisition documentation and compliance
Result: ₹1.8 crore capital gains tax successfully deferred through Section 54 exemption. Replacement property acquired on schedule. Exemption claim approved without deficiency notice.
- Year-wise ITR-4 return preparation with 80IAC Schedule computation
- DPIIT recognition certificate application and support
- Tax loss carry-forward and utilisation strategy across years
- Stock option (ESOP) perquisite computation and disclosure
- Investor reporting documentation and cap table alignment
Result: All 3 years of returns filed with 80IAC exemption approved. Tax loss carry-forward secured. DPIIT recognition granted. Investor confidence strengthened for Series A round.
- Year-by-year residential status analysis under Section 6(1) and Section 6(6A)
- US source income (salary, 401k distribution) identification and disclosure
- India-US tax treaty benefit claim (DTAA Certificate application)
- Foreign tax credit computation and utilisation
- TDS compliance on India income and non-resident withholding coordination
Result: Residential status established as "Resident of India" with no foreign income taxation. Double taxation on US 401k distribution avoided through treaty relief. ITR filed cleanly with zero scrutiny exposure.
- Transfer pricing study: TNMM method selection and justification
- Comparable set analysis: 15 Indian IT consulting companies benchmarked
- Net profit margin computation and arm's length range determination
- Related-party transaction documentation and contemporaneous record
- BEPS Action 13 Master File and Local File preparation
Result: Form 3CEB filed with robust transfer pricing documentation. TNMM margins confirmed within arm's length range. No transfer pricing adjustment notice received in subsequent audit.
- 24-month TRACES vs books reconciliation (28 discrepancies identified)
- Section 194C (contractor payment) TDS code correction and reclassification
- Revised Q-rly TDS returns filed to align with TRACES
- Demand notice analysis and response to IT Department
- Clean TDS certificate obtained for government contract bidding
Result: Initial ₹3.2 lakh TDS demand fully eliminated through corrected revised returns. Clean TDS certificate issued. Government contract bid eligibility restored. Zero subsequent audit exposure.
GST & Indirect Tax
5 cases- ₹56 lakh GST refund claim substantiation with export shipping bills
- Section 16(2) GST return reversal on zero-rated supply documentation
- Input tax credit claim for capital equipment and services
- Demand notice response with technical and legal arguments
- Appellate representation at tax tribunal
Result: ₹56 lakh GST refund approved and disbursed within 4 months. Export credit facility unlocked for procurement. Tax tribunal upheld the refund claim with full interest awarded.
- Consolidated GST registration with multiple place-of-supply codes
- Location-wise GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B return consolidation framework
- ITC reconciliation across 3 properties with inter-location transfers
- Food & beverage service revenue classification (taxable vs exempt)
- Advance tax deposit and GST payment calendar management
Result: GST registration consolidated across 3 properties. Compliant multi-location return filing established. ITC optimised across locations. Scrutiny notice queries resolved without penalty.
- 36-month GSTR-2A vs books reconciliation (52 invoice lines reviewed)
- Capital equipment procurement documentation and ITC segregation
- Input service distributor arrangement for shared service costs
- No-show notice response and GST Officer hearing representation
- Compliance calendar established for ongoing return filing
Result: GST audit completed without penalty. ₹28 lakh capital equipment ITC fully preserved. No-show notice closed. GST return filing streamlined with 100% on-time compliance achieved.
- Export-of-services classification (professional services under HS 9201)
- LUT registration for GST-free export of design and engineering services
- Zero-rated GSTR-1 return filing for overseas project invoices
- ITC claim on input expenses (software, utilities, professional fees)
- Export documentation compliance (Mercantile Law and RBI norms)
Result: LUT registered successfully. Export services classified as zero-rated GST. ₹42 lakh input tax credit recovered and utilised on domestic supplies. Export cash flow improved significantly.
- GST registration and obtaining GSTIN within 10 days
- Reverse charge applicability for unregistered supplier payments (Section 9(3))
- ITC on labour charges and subcontractor payments with compliance documentation
- Invoice reconciliation system and GSTR return filing process
- Quarterly compliance calendar and tax planning
Result: Contractor registered and filing compliant GST returns from day one. Reverse charge mechanism implemented for all unregistered purchases. ITC optimised across all procurement categories. Zero scrutiny notices.
Advisory & Compliance
4 cases- Proprietorship vs LLP vs Private Limited comparison and recommendation
- Private Limited Company incorporation and DPIIT recognition application
- Founder equity restructuring and angel investor exemption (Section 80IAC) eligibility
- Cap table documentation and investor-ready financial statements
- Term sheet tax structuring and valuation consultation
Result: Company incorporated and DPIIT-registered within 6 weeks. Angel investor exemption approved for series A round. Cap table clean and investor-audit ready. Series A term sheet negotiations expedited.
- HUF formation deed drafting and filing with Income Tax Department
- Property partition and income allocation across HUF and individuals
- Multi-entity tax planning: Partnership vs HUF vs Individual income splitting
- Succession planning and gift deed documentation
- Financial disclosure and compliance across all entities
Result: HUF formed and recognised by Income Tax Department. Annual income tax liability reduced by ₹18 lakh through progressive slab optimization. Succession plan documented and family agreement reached. Zero disputes in partition.
- Proprietorship vs LLP comprehensive tax and compliance comparison
- LLP incorporation and partner capital contribution structuring
- Asset transfer from proprietorship to LLP with tax-neutral mechanism
- Profit-sharing structure design for tax-efficient distribution
- MCA compliance and LLP annual filing setup
Result: LLP incorporated and operationalized within 8 weeks. Effective tax rate on net profit reduced from 36% to 27% (9 percentage point saving). Partner profit flexibility improved. MCA compliance fully automated.
- India incorporation vs EOR model risk-benefit analysis
- Operations run entirely under NDSA umbrella entity (payroll, compliance, banking)
- FEMA compliance and RBI reporting handled transparently
- India market testing executed with zero personal director obligations
- Clean contractual exit option with no liquidation complexity
Result: 9-month India market entry completed successfully. After evaluation, founder decided market wasn't the right fit. Exited in 3 days with zero administrative burden. No inactive company, no MCA filings, no FEMA complications.
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