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Stock & Receivables Audit: A Beginner’s Guide to Indian Banking Audits

CA, CS, CMA : Learn how banks use stock and receivables audits to independently verify inventory and debtors before allowing working capital wit...

May 22, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Coverage of Hypothecated Stock: Key Checks for Stock Auditors

CA, CS, CMA : The article explains how inadequate insurance coverage of hypothecated stock can expose banks to major financial losses despite va...

May 21, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Why Stock Statements and Audited Financials Never Match in Stock Audits?

CA, CS, CMA : Differences between audited balance sheets and stock statements can significantly impact drawing power calculations. This article ...

May 20, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

Audit Committees – The Conscience Keeper

CA, CS, CMA : The Audit Committee ensures oversight of audits, controls, and compliance beyond financial reporting. Its effectiveness depends on...

April 14, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Materiality in Auditing: Meaning, Benchmarks & Practical Use

CA, CS, CMA : This explains what materiality means in an audit and why it matters for financial decision-making. The key takeaway is that materi...

January 6, 2026 2619 Views 2 comments Print


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Webinar on Budget 2025 – In-depth Analysis of Income Tax Amendments

Income Tax : Join us for an insightful session with CA Bikash Bogi, a seasoned tax expert with over 15 years of practical experience, as he bre...

January 31, 2025 17910 Views 1 comment Print

Surrogate Audit Work by Multinational Companies in India

Company Law : Multinational companies cannot conduct surrogate audit work in India under Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and Companies Act, 2013...

December 6, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

Expert Panel for Addressing queries related to Statutory Audit

CA, CS, CMA : Get expert support on auditing aspects for statutory audits. ICAIs Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) forms an expert p...

April 11, 2024 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Audit Plays Catalytic Role in Promoting Efficiency and Effectiveness: CAG

CA, CS, CMA : Discover the catalytic role of audit in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, as emphasized by the Comptroller and Auditor Gener...

March 19, 2024 471 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft SA 230 Audit Documentation

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the essential aspects of audit documentation, its nature, purposes, and compliance requirements. Learn best practices for ...

November 24, 2023 2967 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAG cannot carry compulsory service tax audit of private agencies after GST

Service Tax : The High Court in this regard stayed CAG audit of a private limited company providing warehouse and logistical support services in...

October 17, 2020 2274 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court stays Service Tax Audit under Rule 5A by CAG

Service Tax : Gujarat High Court granted stay on conducting audit of records of taxpayers under 5A of Service Tax Rules, 1994, by Officers of C&...

October 18, 2018 8733 Views 1 comment Print

CAG can audit Pvt. Companies if Govt Revenue is in question

Finance : The Delhi High Court has delivered a judgement in the case of Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India Versus Uni...

January 7, 2014 6538 Views 0 comment Print

Surplus arising to a partner from transaction of contribution of land held by it to a firm as capital contribution shall be taxable u/s 45

Income Tax : and contributed by the assessee to a firm towards capital contribution should be treated as stock in trade even during the course ...

January 24, 2010 2942 Views 0 comment Print

Deductibility of premium on forward contracts in the year of entering into such contracts

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court (HC) [2010-TIOL­42-HC-DEL-IT] in the case of CIT v. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (Taxpayer) which...

January 21, 2010 6020 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Penalty Imposed for Delay in Forming Audit Committee & Appointing Independent Directors

Company Law : The ROC Ahmedabad penalized the company and its director for failing to appoint independent directors and constitute an audit comm...

November 13, 2025 726 Views 0 comment Print

Framework for conducting Joint Audit by CGST and SGST officers

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the latest directive from the Ministry of Finance regarding joint audits by CGST and SGST officers. Understand the fra...

April 3, 2024 2226 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Circular on Statutory Auditors’ Responsibilities in Reporting Fraud in a Company

Company Law : NFRA issued a circular highlighting statutory auditors' obligations to report fraud in accordance with Companies Act, 2013. Circu...

June 26, 2023 12390 Views 0 comment Print

Regulations on Audit and Accounts (Amendments) 2020

CA, CS, CMA : (1) These Regulations may be called Regulations on Audit and Accounts (Amendments) 2020 (2) They shall come into force on the date...

August 20, 2020 11547 Views 0 comment Print

Practising CS can do Third Party Certification Audits in Haryana

CA, CS, CMA : Labour Department, Government of Haryana vide its Notification No. 11/38/2016-4Lab dated 10th August, 2016 formulated Third Party ...

September 9, 2016 7261 Views 0 comment Print


How to do ledger scrutiny of books of accounts for audit?

May 28, 2023 12273 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the essential steps for a thorough ledger scrutiny during an audit. From reviewing entries to ensuring compliance, learn how to assess and document key accounts.

Key Considerations and Requirements for an Effective Audit Committee

May 24, 2023 2190 Views 0 comment Print

The role of audit committees in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance programs is crucial in maintaining trust in the capital markets.

Social Audit Standards (SAS) 100: Eradicating hunger, poverty, malnutrition &inequality

May 22, 2023 1950 Views 0 comment Print

This article explores the recently introduced Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 100 that focuses on social audit and impact assessment engagements in the context of eradicating hunger, poverty, malnutrition, and inequality.

Detailed explanation of audit documentation for a Private Limited Company in India

May 20, 2023 5082 Views 0 comment Print

The engagement letter is a formal document that outlines the terms of engagement between the auditor and the company. It includes details such as the audit objectives, scope, responsibilities, and fees. An example of an engagement letter would be a document signed by the auditor and the company’s management, clearly stating the terms of the audit engagement.

Social Audit in India – A New Professional Avenue

May 18, 2023 15378 Views 1 comment Print

A social audit is a formal review of a company’s endeavors, procedures, and code of conduct regarding social responsibility and the company’s impact on society. A social audit is an assessment of how well the company is achieving its goals or benchmarks for social responsibility.

Maximizing Accuracy & Efficiency: Importance of Audit Checklist & Documentation

May 4, 2023 2844 Views 0 comment Print

An audit is a systematic and independent examination of financial statements, records, and other relevant documentation to provide assurance that they are free from material misstatement. In order to ensure that audits are conducted effectively and efficiently, auditors often use audit checklists and documentation.

Empanelment of Chartered Accountant Firms for SBI Concurrent Audits

May 4, 2023 8766 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the comprehensive procedure and criteria for Chartered Accountant firms to apply as Concurrent Auditors for State Bank of India, including eligibility, submission guidelines, and selection process.

An In-Depth Look at Audit of Accounts Receivable & its Impairment Assessment

April 19, 2023 8019 Views 0 comment Print

Accounts receivable refers to the money owed by customers to a business for the goods or services they have purchased on credit. It is an important part of a business’s working capital and represents the amount of cash that the business can expect to receive in the near future.

Social Audit: An Evaluation of Ethical Performance

April 18, 2023 3615 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the origin, benefits, and legal aspects of Social Audit. Learn about its history in India, objectives, and its significance in various sectors, including MGNREGA and corporate responsibility. Stay informed on the evolving landscape of social accountability and how organizations can contribute positively to society.

Difference between audit of co-operative societies and joint stock companies – Auditor’s responsibility to Registrar &  Society

April 7, 2023 10215 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the crucial differences between auditing co-operative societies and joint stock companies. Learn about the extensive responsibilities of auditors in co-operative audits, including adherence to statutory rules, valuation, examination of overdue debts, and more. Stay informed about the unique challenges and obligations faced by auditors in the co-operative sector.

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