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🧠 Learning that adapts to your schedule.
📈 Growth that never stops.

BCAS Academy now offers Self-Paced Learning, designed for professionals and students who want to upskill at their own convenience — anytime, anywhere.

Access expert-led sessions and stay updated with the latest developments in taxation, auditing, technology, compliance, and finance.

📚 Few of the recent additions to BCAS Academy:
✔️ AI Adoption and Peer Review Readiness
✔️ Direct Tax Home Refresher Course (DTHRC)-7
✔️ Webinar on IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026 and Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 – Key Changes and Practical Implications
✔️ Webinar on New Income Tax Rules, 2026 – Decoding the New Tax Framework
✔️ Masterclass on Standards on Auditing
✔️ M & A Summit 2026

🔸 Explore the complete range of programs: https://academy.bcasonline.org/
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📘 LAST FEW COPIES of BCAS Referencer 2026–27 — SECURE YOURS TODAY!

Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society presents the BCAS Referencer 2026–27!

64 years of continuous publication

The Referencer has been carefully curated to support the CA profession with the latest updates and practical insights.

✨ Theme: CA Profession – Powered by AI

📚 Comprising 6 Modules:
Direct Taxes | Indirect Taxes | Accounting & Auditing | FEMA & International Tax | Company Law | Allied Laws

📌 Updated with the Income Tax Act 2025 and latest amendments

✅ Price - ₹ 1500/- (Postage extra)

🔗 Book Now:
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📢 Happening This Thursday | Harness the Power of AI & Big Data in Internal Audit

The Technology Initiatives Committee of The Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) invites you to an insightful webinar on "Use of AI & Big Data in Internal Audit – A Practitioner's Perspective."

As technology continues to transform the audit landscape, understanding how AI and Big Data can enhance risk assessment, data analytics, process efficiency, and decision-making has become essential for audit professionals.

🎙️ Speaker: Mr. K. N. Vaidyanathan, EVP & Group Chief Internal Auditor, Mahindra Group. A seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience across financial services, asset management, internal audit, and regulatory oversight, he is an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and has previously held leadership roles at SEBI.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 25th June 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Mode: Online via Zoom

💡 Gain practical insights into leveraging AI and Big Data to strengthen internal audit functions, enhance risk management, and deliver greater value in today's data-driven environment.

🔗 Register Now:
https://lin-k.ai/Use-of-AI-and-Big-Data-in-Internal-Audit

🧘‍♀️ International Yoga Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at BCAS

The Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS), jointly with MaBap Foundation and BCAS Foundation, successfully celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2026 with an energizing and insightful yoga session focused on health, wellness, and holistic well-being.

Participants from across age groups came together to learn practical yoga techniques aimed at improving flexibility, enhancing bone and muscle strength, and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

A special thank you to Mr. Pradeep Thakkar, Accredited Yoga Teacher, for conducting an engaging session and sharing valuable insights on incorporating yoga into everyday life.

📸 Check out some highlights from the event and relive the moments of mindfulness, movement, and wellness.

We thank all participants for making this celebration a memorable success and look forward to welcoming you to future BCAS wellness initiatives.

📢 BCAS in the News!

As the ITR filing season progresses, many early filers may find themselves needing to revise their returns due to updated information appearing in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), Form 26AS, or other tax records after the initial filing. Ensuring that all financial information is accurately reflected before filing can help avoid unnecessary revisions and compliance issues.

In a recent Mint article, CA Mrinal Mehta, Joint Secretary of The Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS), highlighted the importance of reconciling income, tax credits, and financial transactions with the AIS and other available records before filing returns. He emphasized that taxpayers should carefully review updated information to minimize the need for revisions at a later stage.

With tax reporting becoming increasingly data-driven, accuracy and proper reconciliation remain key to a smooth filing experience and effective tax compliance.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://lin-k.ai/BCAS-News-Early-ITR-filers-revise-returns-26-27-Mint-News

📢 Countdown Begins! Gain Practical Insights into Presumptive Taxation under the Income-tax Act, 2025

The Direct Tax Laws Study Circle of The Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) invites you to an insightful virtual session on "Presumptive Taxation under the Income-tax Act, 2025."

Presumptive taxation provisions play a crucial role in simplifying tax compliance for eligible taxpayers. This session will provide a practical understanding of the applicability, benefits, limitations, and key considerations under the Income-tax Act, 2025, helping professionals navigate this important area with confidence.

🎙️ Group Leader: CA Krishna Upadhya
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 (Tomorrow)
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
📍 Mode: Virtual (Zoom)

💡 Join fellow professionals for an engaging discussion and gain valuable insights into the evolving framework of presumptive taxation.

🔗 Register Now:
https://portal.bcasonline.org/EventDetails/MTgzNw==

🧘 Celebrate International Yoga Day with BCAS!

Take a step towards better health, stronger muscles, and a more balanced lifestyle.

The Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS), jointly with MaBap Foundation and BCAS Foundation, invites you to a special International Yoga Day Celebration focused on enhancing bone and muscle strength, improving flexibility, and promoting overall well-being.

✨ Whether you're a beginner or a regular practitioner, this session is designed for all age groups and will help you learn practical yoga techniques that can be incorporated into your daily routine.

🎙️ Faculty: Mr. Pradeep Thakkar, Accredited Yoga Teacher
📅 Date: Sunday, 21st June 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
📍 Venue: Shree Ghoghari Lohana Mahajan Bhavan, Andheri (West), Mumbai

Highlights:
✅ Learn simple yoga asanas suitable for all ages
✅ Improve flexibility, strength, and overall fitness
✅ Gain tips for managing knee pain, osteoarthritis, blood pressure, diabetes, and more
✅ Focus on maintaining bone and muscle health through regular exercise

🔹 What to Bring: Yoga Mat/Dhari
🔹 Dress Code: Loose, comfortable clothing

🔗 Register Now:
https://lin-k.ai/International-Yoga-Day

Start your Sunday with energy, mindfulness, and movement. Join us in celebrating the timeless benefits of Yoga!

📢 Deep Dive into Presumptive Taxation under the Income-tax Act, 2025

The Direct Tax Laws Study Circle of The Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) invites you to an insightful virtual session on "Presumptive Taxation under the Income-tax Act, 2025."

Presumptive taxation provisions play a crucial role in simplifying tax compliance for eligible taxpayers. This session will provide a practical understanding of the applicability, benefits, limitations, and key considerations under the Income-tax Act, 2025, helping professionals navigate this important area with confidence.

🎙️ Group Leader: CA Krishna Upadhya
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
📍 Mode: Virtual (Zoom)

💡 Join fellow professionals for an engaging discussion and gain valuable insights into the evolving framework of presumptive taxation.

🔗 Register Now:
https://portal.bcasonline.org/EventDetails/MTgzNw==

📢 BCAS in the News!

As more individuals file their Income Tax Returns independently for the first time, common errors in reporting income, claiming deductions, and reconciling tax information can lead to delays, notices, or missed benefits.

In a recent Mint article, CA Mrinal Mehta, Joint Secretary of The Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS), shared insights on some of the key mistakes first-time taxpayers should avoid while filing their returns. He emphasized the importance of verifying income details, matching tax credits with official records, and ensuring accurate disclosures to facilitate a smooth filing experience.

With the ITR filing season underway, staying informed and paying attention to details can help taxpayers avoid unnecessary complications and remain compliant.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://lin-k.ai/BCAS-News-Livemint-itr-filing-ay-2026-27-first-time-taxpayers-mistakes

📢 BCAS in the News!

While taxpayers often focus on deductions and rebates during the ITR filing season, several categories of income continue to enjoy tax-exempt status under the Income-tax Act. Understanding these exemptions is essential for accurate reporting and effective tax planning.

In a recent moneycontrol.com article, CA Mrinal Mehta, Joint Secretary of The Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society (BCAS), highlighted important considerations relating to tax-free income sources, including the conditions applicable to life insurance maturity proceeds and the reporting requirements that taxpayers should be mindful of while filing their returns.

As return filing utilities become more detailed, proper disclosure of exempt income remains an important aspect of tax compliance and financial planning.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://lin-k.ai/BCAS-News-moneycontrol-ITR-2026-taxfree-Incomesource