“income computation disclosure standards”
The decision most relied on for income computation disclosure standards is Prakash Leasing Ltd. v. DCIT (208 Taxmann 464), cited in 22 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on income computation disclosure standards
Disclosure standards applicable for computing taxable income are considered for revenue recognition, and revenue is recognized when there is reasonable uncertainty of its ultimate collection.
Accumulated profits for the purpose of deemed dividend under section 2(22)(e) are to be computed in accordance with the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) rather than opening balances as per Indian GAAP. This case also touches upon the definition of 'transfer' under section 2(47).
The Delhi High Court held that Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) notified under Section 145(2) were ultra vires the provisions of the Income Tax Act, as they exceeded delegated legislative power. Subsequently, Section 43CB was introduced to provide statutory backing for certain ICDS provisions, such as those related to construction contracts using the percentage of completion method.