ICAI FAQs-Ethical issues on GST-CAs can’t write himself as GST Consultant. ICAI answers twelve questions on Ethics related to GST
A. Yes, a member in practice can engage as GST practitioner , as the activities to be performed by GST practitioner mentioned in CGST Act, 2017 read with CGST Rules, 2017 are within the purview of a member in practice as per the provisions of Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and Regulations framed thereunder.
A. Yes, as per Rule 83(8) of CGST Rules, 2017, a GST practitioner can inter alia undertake the assignment of filing returns under the CGST Act, 2017.
A. Yes, he can enrol as GST practitioner (as this is not an attest function), subject to contractual obligations, if any, with the employer .
A. A member holding CoP on part time basis and working as an employee in an entity other than a CA Firm can enrol as GST practitioner , subject to contractual obligations, if any, with the employer.
A. Yes, a member/Firm can conduct training through seminars etc. on GST. However, the member /Firm may only invite its existing clients to such training programmes. Inviting individuals or entities other than existing clients may amount to solicitation , which is prohibited under Clause (6) of Part-I of First Schedule to The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
A. He can send presentation on GST /write-up on GST only to existing clients, and to a proposed client if an enquiry was received from the proposed client with regard to the same.
A. No, in terms of provisions of Clause (7) of Part-I of First Schedule to The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, it is not permissible for a member to mention himself as GST Consultant.
A. A member can share GST updates, mentioning himself as “CA” with individual name, provided the communication is limited to providing updates. Mention of Firm name is not allowed.
A. Such testimonials are allowed to be mentioned on CA Firm website, but not on social media like Facebook, Linkedin etc.
A. GST training can be provided to the existing clients.
As part of contribution towards initiatives taken by the Government , ICAI GST Sahayataa Desks have been made operational on pro bono basis at all major cities for training / facilitating understanding of GST among small businessmen, traders, shopkeepers and public at large.
A. GST services are part of professional services provided by a chartered accountant, and accordingly, its advertisement has to be in terms with the ICAI Advertisement Guidelines, 2008 only. He cannot mention the fees/charges, as it is not allowed in the Advertisement Guidelines.
A. The member is not allowed to share fees with another professional ; however, he can engage separately with the clients of such other professional to provide GST consultation.
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