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Who is required to register security interests with CERSAI after the SARFAESI amendment 2019?

The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002(SARFAESI Act 2002) provide for Enforcement of Security Interest for the realization of the dues without the intervention of Courts or Tribunals for recovery of NPAs by banks under various laws. In 2016 NBFC is included under the definition of the financial institution through…

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SARFAESI ACT 2002:Applicability,Objectives and process of NPA recovery

The SARFAESI ACT  is the acronym of Securitisation And Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act 2002. The Act has been amended by the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws (Amendment) Act 2004. The SARFAESI Act provides for Enforcement of Security Interest for the realization of the dues without the intervention of Courts or Tribunals which is treated as one…

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Decision Making Using Relevant Cost Concepts

What is Relevant Cost? A relevant cost is a cost that differs between alternatives in a decision and will affect the future cash flows of a business. It is a cost that is pertinent to a specific business decision because it will be incurred or avoided depending on the choice made. Irrelevant costs, such as…

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Ethical and Non-Financial Considerations in Business Decision-Making

Introduction While financial metrics like profit, cash flow, and ROI remain central to business decision-making, ethical and non-financial considerations are now recognized as essential to building sustainable, trustworthy, and successful organizations. These additional factors safeguard a company’s reputation, long-term viability, and stakeholder trust—making them critical in today’s highly transparent and accountability-driven business environment. 1. Ethical…

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Decision Making Using Activity-Based Costing (ABC)

Introduction Activity-Based Costing (ABC) is a refined costing approach that allocates overheads and indirect costs to products, services, or processes based on the activities they consume. In decision-making, ABC gives managers clear insights into true cost drivers, enabling better pricing, product mix selection, and strategic decisions. How ABC Works ABC assigns costs through:• Identifying key…

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Decision Making using Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis

Introduction Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis is a powerful financial tool that connects the dots between costs, sales volume, and profits. It helps businesses answer key questions: How many units must be sold to break even? What happens to profit if costs or prices change? CVP analysis is crucial for managers making pricing, production, and resource allocation…

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