{"id":18338,"date":"2019-04-01T13:06:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T13:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=18338"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:46:37","slug":"accounting-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Standards List 2026: A Comprehensive Guide to AS and Indian Ind AS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency is not something that a high-stakes Indian corporate world can afford to indulge in, but a legal requirement. <\/span><b>Accounting Standards (AS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the architectural foundation of the financial reporting discipline that will ensure that all balance sheets and profit and loss statements in India will be written in a common language of trust. These standards are set mainly by the <\/span><b>Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and applied by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and remove uncertainty and the creative interpretation of financial information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2026-27 financial year has been marked by the division of the Indian regulatory environment into two clear tracks: the conventional <\/span><b>Accounting Standards (AS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that cover smaller organizations and the <\/span><b>Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aligned with international (Ind AS) that cover large companies. These rules are important to you whether you are an entrepreneur aiming to have clean books or a professional seeking a concrete accounting standards list, to ensure that your company stays audit-ready and complies with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure that your business will be in the recent mandate of 2026, reach out to the services of <\/span><b>LegalRaasta <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to handle all your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/accounting-bookkeeping-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accounting and bookkeeping functions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#The_Definitive_Accounting_Standards_List_AS_1_to_AS_32\" title=\"The Definitive Accounting Standards List (AS 1 to AS 32)\">The Definitive Accounting Standards List (AS 1 to AS 32)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#The_Rise_of_Indian_Accounting_Standards_Ind_AS\" title=\"The Rise of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)\">The Rise of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Mandatory_Applicability_of_Ind_AS_in_2026\" title=\"Mandatory Applicability of Ind AS in 2026:\">Mandatory Applicability of Ind AS in 2026:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Comparison_Analysis_AS_vs_Ind_AS\" title=\"Comparison Analysis: AS vs Ind AS\">Comparison Analysis: AS vs Ind AS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Principles_of_Accounting_The_%E2%80%9CWhat_is_Principle_of_Account%E2%80%9D_Guide\" title=\"Principles of Accounting: The &#8220;What is Principle of Account&#8221; Guide\">Principles of Accounting: The &#8220;What is Principle of Account&#8221; Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Merits_and_Challenges_of_Standardized_Accounting\" title=\"Merits and Challenges of Standardized Accounting\">Merits and Challenges of Standardized Accounting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Why_Follow_the_Accounting_Standards_List\" title=\"Why Follow the Accounting Standards List?\">Why Follow the Accounting Standards List?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Common_Challenges\" title=\"Common Challenges\">Common Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Download_Accounting_Standards_PDF\" title=\"Download Accounting Standards PDF\">Download Accounting Standards PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Deep_Dive_Classification_of_Entities_for_Accounting_Standards_Applicability\" title=\"Deep Dive: Classification of Entities for Accounting Standards Applicability\">Deep Dive: Classification of Entities for Accounting Standards Applicability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Level_I_Entities_Large_Size\" title=\"Level I Entities (Large Size)\">Level I Entities (Large Size)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Level_II_Entities_Medium_Size\" title=\"Level II Entities (Medium Size)\">Level II Entities (Medium Size)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Level_III_IV_Entities_Small_Micro\" title=\"Level III &amp; IV Entities (Small &amp; Micro)\">Level III &amp; IV Entities (Small &amp; Micro)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Detailed_Breakdown_of_High-Impact_Accounting_Standards\" title=\"Detailed Breakdown of High-Impact Accounting Standards\">Detailed Breakdown of High-Impact Accounting Standards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#AS_22_Accounting_for_Taxes_on_Income\" title=\"AS 22: Accounting for Taxes on Income\">AS 22: Accounting for Taxes on Income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#AS_15_Employee_Benefits\" title=\"AS 15: Employee Benefits\">AS 15: Employee Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#AS_10_Property_Plant_and_Equipment_PPE\" title=\"AS 10: Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)\">AS 10: Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#The_Role_of_NFRA_and_ICAI_in_2026_Regulatory_Oversight\" title=\"The Role of NFRA and ICAI in 2026 Regulatory Oversight\">The Role of NFRA and ICAI in 2026 Regulatory Oversight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Practical_Steps_How_to_Transition_from_AS_to_Ind_AS\" title=\"Practical Steps: How to Transition from AS to Ind AS\">Practical Steps: How to Transition from AS to Ind AS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Impact_of_Accounting_Standards_on_Stakeholders\" title=\"Impact of Accounting Standards on Stakeholders\">Impact of Accounting Standards on Stakeholders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/accounting-standards\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Definitive_Accounting_Standards_List_AS_1_to_AS_32\"><\/span><b>The Definitive Accounting Standards List (AS 1 to AS 32)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the conventional framework that is found in the accounting standards list. These requirements apply to Non-Ind AS companies, such as Small and Medium-sized Companies (SMCs), and non-corporate organizations such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/partnership-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">partnership firms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS Number<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Standard Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Brief Technical Description<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Applicability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclosure of Accounting Policies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandates that all significant policies used in preparing accounts must be disclosed in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory for all entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-2-valuation-of-inventories\/\"><b>AS 2<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valuation of Inventories<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sets the rules for valuing stock\u2014specifically, the lower of cost or net realizable value.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities with inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-3-cash-flow-statements\/\"><b>AS 3<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash Flow Statements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardizes how businesses report the actual inflow and outflow of cash during a period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory for Level I entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 4<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contingencies &amp; Post-Balance Sheet Events<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deals with events occurring between the balance sheet date and the date accounts are approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Profit\/Loss &amp; Prior Period Items<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for classifying extraordinary items and correcting errors from previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-7\/\"><b>AS 7<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction Contracts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods for recognizing revenue and costs specifically for construction\/engineering projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction\/Real Estate firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-9-revenue-recognition\/\"><b>AS 9<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue Recognition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines the exact point in time when a sale or service is considered &#8220;earned.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All trading and service units.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-10\/\"><b>AS 10<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers the recognition and depreciation of fixed assets like machinery and land.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities with fixed assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 11<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Exchange Rate Effects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules for translating transactions involving foreign currencies into Indian Rupees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities with export\/import.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 12<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for Government Grants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat subsidies or grants received from the government in the books of accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities receiving govt aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-13\/\"><b>AS 13<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for Investments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classification and valuation rules for current vs. long-term investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities with surplus funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 14<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for Amalgamations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive rules for merging two companies or the takeover of one business by another.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies in M&amp;A.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-15\/\"><b>AS 15<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Benefits<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for salaries, gratuity, pensions, and leave encashment obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities with employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 16<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrowing Costs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines if interest paid on loans can be capitalized into the cost of a specific asset.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities with qualifying debt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 17<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Segment Reporting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires diversified companies to report performance by industry or geographical lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed and large entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-18\/\"><b>AS 18<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Party Disclosures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory reporting of transactions with directors, owners, or their close relatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-19\/\"><b>AS 19<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leases<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classification of leases into Operating or Finance leases for proper liability reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities with leased assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 20<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings Per Share (EPS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardized calculation of profit earned per equity share for investor clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 21<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidated Financial Statements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules for combining the accounts of a parent company and all its subsidiaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/as-22\/\"><b>AS 22<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for Taxes on Income<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deals with &#8220;Deferred Tax&#8221;\u2014the difference between accounting profit and taxable profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 23<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investments in Associates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting investments where the company has &#8220;significant influence&#8221; but not control.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidated financials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 24<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discontinuing Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to report a business segment that is being sold or shut down.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities in restructuring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 25<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim Financial Reporting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for preparing quarterly or half-yearly financial results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed\/Large entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 26<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intangible Assets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting for non-physical assets such as software, patents, and brand goodwill.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 27<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting Interests in Joint Ventures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to show a company\u2019s share in a business venture shared with other partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Venture partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 28<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impairment of Assets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures assets are not carried at a value higher than what they can recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 29<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisions &amp; Contingent Assets\/Liabilities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules for setting aside funds for future legal liabilities or warranties.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AS 30-32<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Instruments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced standards covering recognition, measurement, and disclosures of financial assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced financial reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AS 6 and AS 8 are no longer active as standalone entries; they have been integrated into AS 10 and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/26as\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AS 26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respectively, to simplify the accounting standards list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_of_Indian_Accounting_Standards_Ind_AS\"><\/span><b>The Rise of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Indian companies considering international expansion, <\/span><b>Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been announced mandatory by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the case of large businesses. The standards are merged with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which has allowed the financial statements in India to be compared with any other such in the US or Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Applicability_of_Ind_AS_in_2026\"><\/span><b>Mandatory Applicability of Ind AS in 2026:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any company other than one listed on any stock exchange in India or any other country, or in the course of listing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlisted firms that have a net worth of Rs 250 Crores and above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parent, subsidiary, joint venture, or associate companies of the above-mentioned entities.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS Number<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Standard Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation of Financial Statements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 12<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income Taxes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 16<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property, Plant and Equipment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 103<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Combinations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 109<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Instruments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/ind-as-115\/\"><b>Ind AS 115<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue from Contracts with Customers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ind AS 116<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leases (The modern standard for ROU assets)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Analysis_AS_vs_Ind_AS\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nComparison Analysis: AS vs Ind AS<\/p>\n<p><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Factor<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Traditional Accounting Standards (AS)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Global Alignment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic focus (Indian GAAP)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally aligned (IFRS Convergence)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Core Approach<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule-based (Strict and Conservative)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principle-based (Economic Substance)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Valuation Model<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical Cost (Purchase Price)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fair Value (Market Value focused)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Applicability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small, Unlisted, &amp; Non-corporate firms<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large, Listed, &amp; High Net Worth firms<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Reporting Detail<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condensed and Simplified<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive and Highly Technical<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Principles_of_Accounting_The_%E2%80%9CWhat_is_Principle_of_Account%E2%80%9D_Guide\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nPrinciples of Accounting: The &#8220;What is Principle of Account&#8221; Guide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To embrace the accounting standards list, an accounting company needs to know the underlying principles, sometimes also known as the Accounting Assumptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Going Concern:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The belief that a business will stay open forever. This allows accountants to spread costs (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/depreciation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depreciation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) over many years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once you choose an accounting method, you must use it consistently. You cannot change your rules just to show a higher profit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accrual:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You record a sale when the invoice is generated, not just when the customer pays the cash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prudence (Conservatism):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A &#8220;safe&#8221; approach where you record all possible future losses but never record a profit until it is actually earned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Matching Principle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every rupee spent to earn revenue must be recorded in the same month as that revenue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Materiality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only financial information that is important enough to change a user&#8217;s mind needs to be shown in detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dual Aspect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The rule that every transaction hits two places (Debit and Credit), keeping the Balance Sheet balanced (Assets = Liabilities + Equity).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merits_and_Challenges_of_Standardized_Accounting\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nMerits and Challenges of Standardized Accounting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Follow_the_Accounting_Standards_List\"><\/span><b>Why Follow the Accounting Standards List?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Elimination of Frauds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standards make it nearly impossible for companies to hide debt or inflate profits without being caught by auditors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investor Confidence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Banks and Venture Capitalists are far more likely to lend money if your books follow the all accounting standards framework.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Comparability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ind AS enables an Indian startup to present its financial statement to a London investor and immediately be interpreted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Challenges\"><\/span><b>Common Challenges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Compliance Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With small businesses, it can be costly to engage specialists to deal with the technicalities of the accounting standards list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Conflicts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes Indian law (like the Companies Act) conflicts with a standard, requiring complex legal reconciliations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Accounting_Standards_PDF\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nDownload Accounting Standards PDF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For professionals and CA students, keeping the official accounting standards PDF on hand is essential for daily reference. The ICAI regularly updates these documents to reflect new 2026 notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the ICAI Official Website to download the latest unredacted versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why use the PDF?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The PDF versions contain &#8220;Illustrative Examples&#8221; that explain how to apply rules like AS 22 (Taxes) or AS 15 (Employee Benefits) in real-life scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep_Dive_Classification_of_Entities_for_Accounting_Standards_Applicability\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nDeep Dive: Classification of Entities for Accounting Standards Applicability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accurately apply the accounting standards list, the ICAI has categorized non-corporate entities (Like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/private-limited-company-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Partnership companies and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/llp-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLPs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) into four distinct levels. Understanding your &#8220;Level&#8221; is the first step in knowing which all accounting standards apply to your specific business size.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_I_Entities_Large_Size\"><\/span><b>Level I Entities (Large Size)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are on the highest level of the pyramid. They must comply with almost the entire accounting standards list without any exemptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Criteria:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organizations whose turnover is more than Rs 250 Crores or have more than 50 Crores borrowings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In compliance with AS 3 (Cash Flow), AS 17 (Segment Reporting) and AS 18 (Related Parties).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_II_Entities_Medium_Size\"><\/span><b>Level II Entities (Medium Size)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bodies are subject to partial exemptions in order to ease the financial strain of the expensive statutory audit compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Criteria:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turnover between Rs 50 Crores and Rs 250 Crores or borrowings between Rs 10 Crores and Rs 50 Crores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exemptions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, instead of the detailed reporting requirements of either AS 21 or AS 23.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_III_IV_Entities_Small_Micro\"><\/span><b>Level III &amp; IV Entities (Small &amp; Micro)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of micro-enterprises, the accounting standards list is much more lenient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Criteria:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turnover below Rs 50 Crores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relaxation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The accounting standards list offered by these companies is much easier to deal with because they do not require a Cash Flow Statement (AS 3) or a comprehensive segment-by-segment revelation of revenue (AS 17).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Breakdown_of_High-Impact_Accounting_Standards\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nDetailed Breakdown of High-Impact Accounting Standards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the accounting standards list includes 32 items, some of the standards have a non-proportional influence on your net profit and tax liability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AS_22_Accounting_for_Taxes_on_Income\"><\/span><b>AS 22: Accounting for Taxes on Income<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is probably the most complicated item in the accounting standards list. It presents a notion of the Timing Differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deferred Tax Asset (DTA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It establishes a provision to make more tax now and less in the future (e.g., a provision authorized to tax only on a payment basis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deferred Tax Liability (DTL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is created when you are paying lower now in order to pay more later (e.g., claiming a higher amount of depreciation in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/income-tax-return\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax returns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lower depreciation in books).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AS_15_Employee_Benefits\"><\/span><b>AS 15: Employee Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee retention will be important in 2026, and AS 15 will make sure that your future expenses (such as Gratuity) are noted in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Short-term benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Salaries and bonuses recorded as incurred.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-employment benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Requires an &#8220;Actuarial Valuation&#8221; to predict how much money you will owe employees in 10 or 20 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AS_10_Property_Plant_and_Equipment_PPE\"><\/span><b>AS 10: Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This standard, which was updated recently, incorporates the previous AS 6 (Depreciation). It states that any expenses to get an asset into a state of working condition (such as installation and freight) should be added to the value of the asset in your accounting standards list records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_NFRA_and_ICAI_in_2026_Regulatory_Oversight\"><\/span><b>The Role of NFRA and ICAI in 2026 Regulatory Oversight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has stepped up oversight in 2026 to ensure that the <\/span><b>list of accounting standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not just a &#8220;paper requirement&#8221; but a practical reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Audit Quality Inspections:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NFRA is currently randomly inspecting the audit files of listed corporations to determine whether the Indian accounting standards were adhered to character-by-character.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard Setting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The standards are drafted by ICAI, but recommended by NFRA and sent to the Central Government to be ultimately notified. This check and balance system makes the all accounting standards framework impartial and transparent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disciplinary Action:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A financial report bearing the name of any professional who has been found guilty of misrepresenting any of the accounting standards list can attract harsh punishment and or a ban on practising the profession permanently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Steps_How_to_Transition_from_AS_to_Ind_AS\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nPractical Steps: How to Transition from AS to Ind AS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your company is in its growth stages, and you know that you are about to surpass the Rs 250 Crore net worth mark, then you should get ready to change over to the globalized Indian accounting standards first, as opposed to the traditional accounting standards list.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gap Analysis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identify the differences between your current AS-based reporting and the Fair Value requirements of Ind AS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First-time Adoption (Ind AS 101):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This specific standard allows you to reset your balance sheet figures to align with global <\/span><b>IFRS convergence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IT Infrastructure Update:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The calculations in the framework of Ind AS are more complex (such as Expected Credit Loss). You are also likely to have to upgrade your accounting software to work with these new accounting standard list requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training &amp; Recruitment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Train the internal finance department on the concept of what is principle of account in the new fair value regime, which is quite different from the old historical cost approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Accounting_Standards_on_Stakeholders\"><\/span><b>Impact of Accounting Standards on Stakeholders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>accounting standards list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn&#8217;t just affect accountants; it influences every person connected to the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Investors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A standardized <\/span><b>list of accounting standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows them to compare a tech company in Bangalore with one in Delhi using the same metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Lenders\/Banks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Banks rely on AS 29 (Provisions) to see if a company has hidden liabilities that might affect its ability to repay a loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using the <\/span><b>all accounting standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> framework helps CEOs identify which business segments are truly profitable through AS 17 (Segment Reporting).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Government:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standardized reporting via <\/span><b>indian accounting standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures that corporate tax collection is fair and based on audited, non-manipulated figures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b><br \/>\nConclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As important a measure as an Indian business can make towards financial maturity in 2026 is to master the accounting standards list. From the simple disclosure provisions in AS 1 to the intricate taxation provisions in AS 22, every list of accounting standards is in place to ensure the integrity of the Indian economy. Be it a small trader or a world corporate giant, these rules would give you the transparency that the investors, banks, and even the government require.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance is challenging to navigate, and today, <\/span><b>LegalRaasta <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help you navigate your financial services in the name of professional accounting, bookkeeping services, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/gst-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What is the current accounting standards list for 2026?<br \/>\n<\/b>There are 32 traditional standards in the accounting standards list (AS 1- AS 32) applicable to the non-listed companies and smaller ones to adhere to the ICAI guidelines when preparing financial statements. These assist in ensuring the consistent format of audits and tax submissions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Are there any indian accounting standards for individual taxpayers?<br \/>\n<\/b>Although the scope of indian accounting standards applies more to companies, they should be observed by individuals operating large businesses, provided such an individual is subject to the statutory audit compliance requirements. This ensures that their business income is recorded according to the standardized accounting standard list.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> How can I download the latest accounting standards PDF?<br \/>\n<\/b>The accounting standards PDF can be downloaded easily from the official ICAI portal, and this will give you a full list of accounting standards to refer to. The legal text and illustrations necessary to implement these accounting standards correctly can be found within these accounting standards PDF files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Does the accounting standards list include a rule for revenue?<br \/>\n<\/b>Yes, the accounting standards list refers to identifying AS 9 as the rule of revenue recognition to make sure that accounting organizations proceed in compliance with the accrual principle correctly. This standard has a requirement that helps to recognize revenue only when it is earned and is legal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Is the all accounting standards framework applicable to NGOs?<br \/>\n<\/b>Yes, the all accounting standards framework provided by ICAI can be applied to charitable trusts and NGOs with the purpose of providing transparency of their financial reporting framework. The adherence to the accounting standards list assists NGOs in preserving the confidence of the donors as well as compliance with the regulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> What is the accounting standards list for leases in 2026?<br \/>\n<\/b>For smaller firms, the accounting standards list uses AS 19 for leases, while larger firms under Ind AS must follow the more complex Ind AS 116. Both ensure that the list of accounting standards covers the liability of long-term rentals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> I am confused, what is principle of account vs an accounting standard?<br \/>\n<\/b>The what is principle of account query refers to basic assumptions like Going Concern, whereas an accounting standards list entry like AS 10 is a specific rule. Standards are the practical application of the what is principle of account theory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Which list of accounting standards applies to a company with 300Cr Net Worth?<br \/>\n<\/b>Companies with a net worth of over Rs 250 Cr must move away from the basic list of accounting standards and adopt the modernized Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). This shift is part of the IFRS convergence initiative in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Does the all accounting standards list include depreciation?<br \/>\n<\/b>Under the all accounting standards list, AS 10 (Property, Plant, and Equipment) now handles all rules related to the valuation and depreciation of physical business assets. This standard is vital for the accounting standards list compliance of manufacturing firms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b> Can I find an accounting standard list for free online?<br \/>\n<\/b>Yes, LegalRaasta offers a summary of the accounting standards list, which is free, and the full version of the technical accounting standards PDF is available on the official ICAI and MCA websites. These materials enable companies to learn how to master the list of accounting standards with minimal overhead requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transparency is not something that a high-stakes Indian corporate world can afford to indulge in, but a legal requirement. Accounting Standards (AS) is the architectural foundation of the financial reporting discipline that will ensure that all balance sheets and profit and loss statements in India will be written in a common language of trust. 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