Forensic Audit

How a Simple looking issue completely changed Professional life thereafter…

CA, CS, CMA - The authors here have tried to make an attempt to reach out to the fellow Seniors, members, students, etc. that in this age of digital age of AI, technology and (mis) information, FRAUDS are quite often form integral part of any financials....

COC can approach to Court for Forensic Audit of Corporate Debtor

CA, CS, CMA - An application was moved by one of the secured financial creditor in the matter Motel Rahans Pvt. Ltd. Vs JSM Devcons Pvt Ltd. before the Hon’ble NCLT Indore Bench in C.P.(IB)/56(MP) 2021 who precipitate precept certain irregularities/transactions qua the assets of the Corporate Debtor. The Applicant sought the appointment of an indepen...

Whether approval of Committee of Creditor is necessary for appointment of Transaction/Forensic Auditor?

CA, CS, CMA - Whether approval of Committee of Creditor is necessary for appointment of Transaction/Forensic Auditor? Under Section 18 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘IBC’), the Insolvency Professional is required to review the Assets and Liabilities of the Corporate Debtors. The Insolvency Professional shall collect all information relat...

Forensic Audit Report of ABC Automobiles Pvt. Ltd on Receivables Lapping

CA, CS, CMA - This report summarizes our procedures, findings, and recommendations as it relates to our assistance with the evaluation of bookkeeping, records and internal control irregularities at Company in determining the fraud risk and the amount involved therein....

Forensic of Accounts in Big Organizations

CA, CS, CMA - Forensic auditing of business accounts is a specialized process that can be done to detect any irregularities or potential fraud. It goes beyond the scope of traditional auditing and requires specialized skills and experience. As such, organizations large and small should consider engaging forensic accountants to assist with such tasks. I...

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 000: Over Arching Documents

CA, CS, CMA - Guidance Note For Forensic Accounting And Investigation Standard No. 000 On Over Arching Documents provides technical clarifications and implementation guidance for the ‘Over Arching Documents’. This Guidance Note (GN) outlines the manner in which the Professional can implement the requirements of the three Over Arching Docume...

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 420 : Evidence Discovery in Digital Domain

CA, CS, CMA - The Forensic Accounting and Investigation Standard (FAIS) 420 on Evidence Gathering in Digital Domain provides guidance to the Professional for the gathering of electronic evidence in the Digital Domain, or DD for short (as defined in the Standard), ensuring that it satisfies the requirements of judicial scrutiny...

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 410 : Applying Data Analysis

CA, CS, CMA - Data Analytics (DA) being a dynamics area of practise, a lot rapid developments are underway, especially in the tools and solutions available to undertake Forensic Accounting and Investigation (FAI) engagements....

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 360 : Testifying Before a Competent Authority

CA, CS, CMA - The Professional is generally engaged during the legal proceeding or may be called upon by the Competent Authorities to testify on the evidence gathered and reported during the Forensic Accounting and Investigation (FAI) assignment, at which time the Professional is considered to be a Testifying Professionals (TP) for the purpose of the F...

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 350 : Review and Supervision

CA, CS, CMA - This Guidance Note (GN) with reference to FAIS 350, deals with review and supervision as an integral part of the operational framework....

NCLT Orders Forensic Audit on Assets of Corporate Debtor

Motel Rahans Pvt Ltd Vs JSM Devcons Pvt Ltd (NCLT Indore) - NCLT Indore directed appointment of a forensic auditor to conduct audit on irregularities related to assets of corporate debtor in case of Motel Rahans Pvt Ltd Vs JSM Devcons Pvt Ltd. ...

HC Quashes Appointment by SEBI of Grant Thornton As Forensic Auditor of A Company

Animish Pradip Raje Vs SEBI (Telangana High Court) - Animish Pradip Raje Vs SEBI (Telangana High Court) The present petition has been filed challenging the order dated 20.10.2020, passed by SEBI, appointing Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (GTB) as a Forensic Auditor in respect of the financial statements of the Prabhat Dairy Limited for the Financial Years ...

RBI – Findings of Forensic Scrutiny – Guidelines for prevention of frauds

RBI/2010-11/555 DBS. CO.FrMC.BC.No. 10/23.04.001/2010-11 - (31/05/2011) - DBS. CO.FrMC.BC.No. 10/23.04.001/2010-11 - Based on the findings of the scrutinies, further study has been made across banks to ascertain the policy and operating framework in place for detection, reporting and monitoring of frauds as also the surveillance/ oversight process in operation so as to pr...

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How a Simple looking issue completely changed Professional life thereafter…

The authors here have tried to make an attempt to reach out to the fellow Seniors, members, students, etc. that in this age of digital age of AI, technology and (mis) information, FRAUDS are quite often form integral part of any financials....

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 000: Over Arching Documents

Guidance Note For Forensic Accounting And Investigation Standard No. 000 On Over Arching Documents provides technical clarifications and implementation guidance for the ‘Over Arching Documents’. This Guidance Note (GN) outlines the manner in which the Professional can implement the requirements of the three Over Arching Docume...

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 420 : Evidence Discovery in Digital Domain

The Forensic Accounting and Investigation Standard (FAIS) 420 on Evidence Gathering in Digital Domain provides guidance to the Professional for the gathering of electronic evidence in the Digital Domain, or DD for short (as defined in the Standard), ensuring that it satisfies the requirements of judicial scrutiny...

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 410 : Applying Data Analysis

Data Analytics (DA) being a dynamics area of practise, a lot rapid developments are underway, especially in the tools and solutions available to undertake Forensic Accounting and Investigation (FAI) engagements....

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 360 : Testifying Before a Competent Authority

The Professional is generally engaged during the legal proceeding or may be called upon by the Competent Authorities to testify on the evidence gathered and reported during the Forensic Accounting and Investigation (FAI) assignment, at which time the Professional is considered to be a Testifying Professionals (TP) for the purpose of the F...

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 350 : Review and Supervision

This Guidance Note (GN) with reference to FAIS 350, deals with review and supervision as an integral part of the operational framework....

Posted Under: CA, CS, CMA |

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 340 : Conducting Interviews

Interviews are a way of gathering evidence and information and also an effective means to corroborate the understanding of the documentary evidences. Written interview statements are used to record the information gathered making it an integral element of the work procedures...

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Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 330 : Conducting Work Procedures

FAIS 330 on Conducting Work Procedures expects the Professional to conduct work procedures which give direction to effective execution of the Forensic Accounting and Investigation (FAI) assignment and help achieve its objectives....

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Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 320: Evidence and Documentation

Forensic Accounting or Investigation (FAI) assignments is a fact-finding exercise seeking relevant and reliable evidences. Conclusions and reporting are dependent on the basis of evidence gathered and documents considered...

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Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 310 : Planning the Assignment

FAIS 310 on Planning the Assignment expects the Professional to recognise the need for a well-planned assignment, the objectives of which are clear, in line with the nature of the engagement, as well as its scope and terms...

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