Scope of Work & Approach
This assignment covered a comprehensive review of the company’s financial cycle starting from tax compliance and portal reconciliation, passing through journal entries recording, and ending with the preparation of the final financial statements in line with management’s view of the P&L.
1. Tax & Portal Review
A detailed review was performed over the tax filings and their alignment with the e-invoicing portal. This included:
Reconciling reported tax figures with portal data
Identifying any discrepancies between submitted returns and recorded transactions
Ensuring completeness of invoices reflected on the system
2. Journal Entries Assessment
All journal entries were reviewed to ensure:
Proper classification between accounts (P&L vs Balance Sheet)
Compliance with the accrual basis of accounting
Accuracy and consistency in recording transactions
3. P&L Alignment with Management Perspective
The Profit & Loss statement was analyzed and adjusted based on management’s business model and operational understanding, including:
Reclassification of certain items to reflect the true nature of expenses/revenues
Normalization of non-recurring or irregular transactions
Ensuring proper matching between revenues and related costs
4. Financial Statements Preparation
Based on the above procedures:
Adjusted trial balance was prepared
Financial statements were finalized (P&L, Balance Sheet)
Figures were aligned to reflect a fair and accurate financial position
Conclusion
The overall process ensured that financial data is:
Properly reconciled with tax records and portal data
Accurately recorded and classified
Reflective of the company’s actual financial performance