Most business owners in India assume that every financial or tax-related task must be handled by a Chartered Accountant. This belief has been passed down for decades — but the business landscape has changed dramatically.
Today, GST is online.
Bookkeeping is cloud-based.
Ecommerce platforms generate automated reports.
And most routine work no longer requires CA involvement.
Yet many businesses continue paying CA-level fees for work that specialised accountants can handle more accurately and at a fraction of the cost.
This guide clears the confusion so you can make smarter financial decisions.
Where You Actually Need a CA
There are specific areas where a CA’s signature, expertise, or authority is legally required:
- Statutory audit
- Tax audit
- Company law compliance
- Certification & attestation
- Complex tax planning
- Representation in assessment cases
- Valuation and capital structuring
These are specialised, high-level responsibilities that require deep knowledge and regulatory authority.
Where You Do NOT Need a CA (90% of Monthly Work)
Most business owners are surprised to learn that routine accounting tasks do not require a Chartered Accountant.
For example:
1. GST Monthly Filing
GST return filing is operation-level work. It requires accuracy, not certification.
2. Bookkeeping & Ledgers
Recording daily transactions is handled by accountants, not CAs.
3. TDS returns
TDS filing is process-driven and does not require CA involvement.
4. Ecommerce Accounting
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Shopify accounting involves data processing, reconciliation, and reporting — best handled by an ecommerce-focused accountant.
5. Payment Gateway Reconciliation
Matching Razorpay, PayU, Cashfree, and COD settlements is routine accounting.
6. MIS Reports
Profitability dashboards, orders vs returns, cashflow — these are analytical tasks.
If you pay CA rates for this work, you are overpaying without any added value.
The Most Efficient Model Today
Across India, smart businesses now use a hybrid model:
✔ CA for
Audit, tax structure, compliance, certification.
✔ Specialist Accounting Firm for
Monthly bookkeeping, GST, reconciliation, ecommerce reports, MIS, and daily accounting.
This gives you:
- Higher accuracy
- Faster turnaround
- Clearer insights
- Lower monthly cost
- Dedicated support
Who Is the Right Fit for Monthly Accounting?
If your business needs ongoing accounting — especially ecommerce reconciliation — a specialised, tech-driven accounting firm is the best partner.
At Om Accounting, we manage:
- GST
- Monthly books
- Marketplace reconciliation
- Order-level accounting
- Payment gateway matching
- Detailed MIS
All with precision, transparency, and timely communication.
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