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Ethics, Opportunities, Technology & Sustainability in CA Profession

CA, CS, CMA : Ethical conduct is the core of professional credibility in accountancy, directly influencing career prospects, client trust, and r...

December 15, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

Professionalism in CA and Banking: Ethics and Compliance

Corporate Law : Core principles of professionalism (integrity, objectivity, independence) for CAs and bankers, enforced by ICAI, Companies Act, an...

September 29, 2025 984 Views 0 comment Print

CA Professional Code of Conduct: First Schedule Guide

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of the First Schedule of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, detailing professional misconduct, recent amendments, and ...

September 3, 2025 4110 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Code of Ethics: Guiding the Profession with Integrity and Trust

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the ICAI Code of Ethics—its structure, key rules, and disciplinary process ensuring ethical conduct by Chartered Account...

May 26, 2025 5511 Views 0 comment Print

Professional Misconduct in Tax Audits: Navigating 60-Tax Audit Rule

CA, CS, CMA : Understand the 60-tax audit rule for Chartered Accountants, its exceptions, and its implications on professional conduct and ethic...

July 16, 2024 4305 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICAI allows Advertising by Indian CA Firms

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI’s Code of Ethics amendments now allow advertising, website promotion, and enhanced visibility, enabling domestic CA firms t...

December 13, 2025 113433 Views 1 comment Print

Exposure Draft: 13th edition of ICAI Code of Ethics – Request for Comments

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI's Ethical Standards Board issued an Exposure Draft for the 13th Code of Ethics, proposing revisions to the current standards....

October 28, 2025 2721 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI release Code of Ethics Effective June 2025

CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI issues revised Code of Ethics for CMAs, effective June 1, 2025, including independence standards for audit and assurance eng...

June 10, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

Deloitte Inspection: NFRA Notes Progress, Flags Lingering Issues

Company Law : NFRA's 2023 inspection of Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP finds improvements but notes ongoing issues in key audit areas....

March 30, 2025 3174 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Finds Unresolved Issues in Walker Chandiok’s 2023 Audit Inspection

Company Law : NFRA's 2023 inspection of Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP reveals ongoing issues in independence and audit procedures....

March 30, 2025 1839 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ICAI Cannot Dismiss Spouse Complaint as Family Dispute Without Examining Misconduct: Delhi HC

CA, CS, CMA : The Court examined whether a complaint arising from a family dispute can be entertained in misconduct proceedings. It held that su...

April 2, 2026 5808 Views 0 comment Print

BoD’s Failure to Justify Dishonor of Cheques as Misconduct Leads to Remand for Reconsideration: Delhi HC

CA, CS, CMA : Appellant had approached this Court by way of the present intra Court appeal. It was held that BoD had failed to accord any reaso...

March 18, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

CA Barred for Five Years by NCLT for Failing Duties as Statutory Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for c...

July 16, 2024 4404 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI can Proceed Against whole Firm if One Member cannot be held Responsible: HC

CA, CS, CMA : Delhi High Court rules that ICAI can hold entire CA firms accountable for misconduct, even if individual guilt isn't found. Full j...

July 10, 2024 5574 Views 0 comment Print

SC Upholds CA Rule on Referring Misconduct to Disciplinary Committee

CA, CS, CMA : Naresh Chandra Agrawal Vs Institute of Chartered Accountants of India And Others (Supreme Court of India) In a landmark judgment, ...

February 10, 2024 1731 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ICAI Removes Member for One Year Due to Proven Professional Misconduct

CA, CS, CMA : The issue involved disciplinary action for professional and other misconduct under the Chartered Accountants Act. The authorities ...

April 13, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

CA Membership Suspended Due to Proven Professional Misconduct by Court

CA, CS, CMA : The issue concerns disciplinary action for professional misconduct. The ruling enforces removal from membership and bars practice ...

April 1, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

Suspicion ≠ Proof: ICAI Clears CA in Alleged Multi-Bank Loan Fraud Case

CA, CS, CMA : Statements recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. were held insufficient without corroborative evidence. The Board stressed admissibil...

January 31, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed Retraction Backfires: ICAI Finds CA Guilty in Bogus Donation Tax Evasion Scheme

CA, CS, CMA : The case involved alleged facilitation of tax evasion through fake political donations. The Board held that failure to timely retr...

December 30, 2025 1476 Views 0 comment Print

Admission Seals Fate: ICAI Reprimands CA in Bogus Political Donation Scam

CA, CS, CMA : The case involved a professional admitting involvement in a scheme facilitating fake donations for tax benefits. The Board relied ...

December 30, 2025 228 Views 0 comment Print


NFRA Finds Continued Independence Issues at SRBC & Co. LLP in 2023 Inspection

March 30, 2025 1968 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s 2023 inspection of SRBC & Co. LLP highlights audit quality issues, independence concerns, and compliance with auditing standards and ethical requirements.

BoD’s Failure to Justify Dishonor of Cheques as Misconduct Leads to Remand for Reconsideration: Delhi HC

March 18, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

Appellant had approached this Court by way of the present intra Court appeal. It was held that BoD had failed to accord any reason as to how the mere act of dishonor of cheques issued by assessee would amount to misconduct.

ICAI Clears CA in INC-22A Certification Misconduct Case

February 11, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Disciplinary Committee finds CA not guilty in INC-22A certification case, citing due diligence and lack of evidence of misconduct.

Auditor Cleared in RBI Non-Banking Financial Institution Case

February 10, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

A Disciplinary Committee exonerated CA B.L.N. Phani Kumar, finding him not guilty of professional misconduct related to his auditing duties for seven companies. The case, brought by the RBI, alleged the companies were operating as Non-Banking Financial Institutions without proper registration. The committee found that the companies had not accepted public deposits, and therefore, the auditor had no obligation to submit special reports to the RBI. The RBI also did not take action against the companies. The committee’s final decision was to close the case.

ICAI Disciplinary Committee finds CA not guilty in INC-22 certification case

February 10, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

 The Disciplinary Committee of the ICAI has cleared CA Vivek Kalani of professional misconduct charges. The case centered on allegations of certifying a false registered office address for a company, but the committee found that Kalani had conducted due diligence. The committee’s ruling was based on the evidence presented and the lack of a proper inspection report from the complainant, leading to a decision to close the case.

ICAI clears CA from Charge of misappropriation of Rs. 7 crore

February 10, 2025 1650 Views 0 comment Print

The Board of Discipline reviewed allegations against CA. Upendra Muley, focusing on fraud claims. Findings highlight lack of evidence and inconsistencies in accusations.

CA Cleared of Misconduct Charges in NOC Dispute Case

February 10, 2025 1074 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Board of Discipline finds CA not guilty in a dispute over a No Objection Certificate for a new auditor appointment, citing complainant’s lack of standing.

ICAI Board Clears CA of Misconduct Charges in Swan Telecom Case

February 10, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Board of Discipline finds CA Hari Sethumadhavan Nair not guilty in case related to Swan Telecom funding and UAS licenses, citing lack of evidence.

ICAI Board of Discipline Clears CA Gautam Doshi in 2G Spectrum Case

February 10, 2025 5148 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Board acquits CA Gautam Doshi, citing lack of evidence and judicial precedents from the 2G spectrum case. Detailed findings and observations included.

ICAI Disciplinary Committee Reprimands CA for International Network Affiliation

February 8, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

The Committee found professional misconduct related to international firm affiliation but imposed a lenient reprimand due to mitigating factors.

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