Industries

Not-for-Profit & Social Sector

Registration and exemption conditions, foreign contribution rules, grant utilisation reporting and donor assurance.

Overview

Exempt status in the social sector depends on continuing compliance rather than a one-time registration, and the conditions attached to foreign contributions are strict on both use and reporting. Donors increasingly ask for assurance at a level close to a commercial audit.

What comes up

Issues we are asked about

  • Registration and renewal of exemption approvals
  • Foreign contribution receipt, utilisation and reporting
  • Grant-wise utilisation and donor reporting
  • Corpus, restricted and unrestricted fund accounting
  • Application of income and accumulation conditions

Other sectors

Also frequently asked about

Manufacturing

Inventory valuation, cost accounting, capital allowances and an input tax credit chain that runs across states.

Technology & SaaS

Revenue recognition over time, export of services, ESOP accounting and cross-border withholding.

Financial Services

Regulatory reporting, expected credit loss, capital adequacy and a control environment under close supervision.

Advice for not-for-profit & social sector

Tell us what you are dealing with and we will point you to the person who knows the sector.

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