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Why Forensic Accounting Is Critical After Major Corporate Frauds in India

CA, CS, CMA : This article explains how forensic accounting has exposed major corporate frauds that escaped traditional audits. The key takeaway...

February 1, 2026 723 Views 0 comment Print

GST Demand Based on Inflated ITR Turnover Needs Forensic Audit: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that large gaps between GST returns and ITR figures cannot justify Section 74 demands without forensic verificatio...

January 30, 2026 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Forensic Accounting vs Internal Audit: Key Differences

CA, CS, CMA : This explains how internal audit focuses on ongoing risk prevention while forensic accounting investigates suspected fraud. The ke...

December 22, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

Forensic Audits in CIRP: Delays, Legal Issues & Impact on Resolution Value

Corporate Law : Delayed forensic audits in insolvency cases reduce resolution value, discourage bidders, and increase liquidation risk, highlighti...

December 10, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

How Forensic Auditors Detect Corporate Fraud in India?

Corporate Law :  Explore the methods forensic auditors use to detect financial fraud, from red flags to data analytics, and their critical role i...

November 25, 2025 1077 Views 0 comment Print


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ICAI Invites Comments: Forensic Investigation Rule

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI seeks public comments by July 31, 2025, on proposed amendments to Regulation 204, introducing "Forensic Investigation" into C...

July 4, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 000: Over Arching Documents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 clarificatio...

June 6, 2023 927 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 420 : Evidence Discovery in Digital Domain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

June 6, 2023 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 410 : Applying Data Analysis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 solution...

June 6, 2023 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidance Note – FAIS 360 : Testifying Before a Competent Authority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

June 6, 2023 942 Views 0 comment Print


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NCLT Orders Forensic Audit on Assets of Corporate Debtor

Income Tax : NCLT Indore directed appointment of a forensic auditor to conduct audit on irregularities related to assets of corporate debtor in...

May 31, 2023 13485 Views 0 comment Print

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

CA, CS, CMA : SEBI's order appointing GTB as a forensic auditor challenged. High Court quashes decision due to bias concerns, orders new auditor...

September 1, 2021 7848 Views 0 comment Print


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SEBI Clarifies Forensic Auditor Empanelment Process

SEBI : SEBI clarifies its forensic auditor empanelment, detailing the transparent application process, eligibility criteria, and reasons ...

June 9, 2025 1233 Views 0 comment Print

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

Fema / RBI : 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 as...

May 31, 2011 3094 Views 0 comment Print


Practitioner’s Guide to Forensic Auditing

February 4, 2023 5178 Views 0 comment Print

This Practitioner’s Guide to Forensic Auditing will discuss what it is, its different types, how to start it, and an audit plan. Learn more here.

Uncovering the Crucial Role of the Forensic Auditor

January 31, 2023 1263 Views 0 comment Print

Discover what makes forensic auditors essential in uncovering financial fraud or wrongdoings. Get insight into the crucial role of the forensic auditor in law and justice.

RED Flag: Taking the unseen Risk out of Investigations

January 13, 2023 6111 Views 0 comment Print

RED Flag is an essential tool for forensic audit to uncover potential fraud and unethical activities. Use RED Flag to detect fraud, financial mismanagement & legal risk.

Career Path to Become a Forensic Accountant

January 6, 2023 17112 Views 0 comment Print

To be a Forensic Accountant, it is not mandatory for one to be a Chartered Accountant/CPA. An ideal forensic team comprises of professionals from many industries, including Chartered Accountants, Engineers, MBA’s, MBE’s, Lawyers, and other professionals.

Forensic Accounting – A need of an ERA

March 17, 2022 5610 Views 1 comment Print

Introduction In 2002, the world had observed the collapse of US energy sector giant Enron Corporation when it was at the peak of business with the reputation of ‘America’s most innovative companies’ for six consecutive years by Fortune. In 2016, the world had observed a series of paper leak, known as Panama Papers, which revealed […]

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

September 1, 2021 7848 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s order appointing GTB as a forensic auditor challenged. High Court quashes decision due to bias concerns, orders new auditor appointment

Forensic Audit-Thorough View

December 12, 2020 11139 Views 0 comment Print

FORENSIC AUDIT – MEANING The term ‘forensic audit’ has not been defined under any statue, therefore for the meaning of the same reliance has been placed on dictionary meaning. In general, Forensic Audit represents an area of finance that combines detective skills and financial acuity. Forensic audit also known as forensic accounting is an examination […]

ICAI to Issue Forensic Accounting & Investigation Standards

September 1, 2020 4275 Views 0 comment Print

With an increasing number of Accounting, Financial and Loan irregularities, there is a pressing need of Forensic Accounting and Investigation professionals in India to conduct their professional assignments in a manner which is based on the comprehensive, qualitative and prudent set of Standards, and also to collect evidences which may be subject to high level of scrutiny in a court of law.

Forensic Review in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016

May 31, 2020 1881 Views 1 comment Print

Transactions specifically related to Sections 43 to 46 and Section 66 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 are being looked at by the forensic experts. These sections deal with identifying preferential and undervalued transactions, and those deliberately entered into to defraud creditors. These sections also deal with identifying undisclosed relationship(s) between the entities of […]

Forensic review of specific transactions under IBC 2016

April 24, 2020 12405 Views 1 comment Print

Indian bankruptcy Code 2016 is set to be a game changer providing an efficient framework to deal with business failures.  The Code deals with insolvency and liquidation proceedings in a time bound and efficient manner in order to maximize best possible value of stress assets. Sections 43 to 51 and Section 66 of the Code […]

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