Goods and Services Tax : ICAI clarified that ITC wrongly reversed under Table 4(B)(1) instead of Table 4(B)(2) can still be reclaimed within statutory time...
CA, CS, CMA : The FAQs explain how the 60 Tax Audit assignment ceiling will operate through the UDIN system from 1 April 2026. ICAI clarified wh...
CA, CS, CMA : Banks are asking CAs to issue end-use and KYC certificates without regulatory support. RBI confirms no such requirement exists, hi...
Company Law : The proposal to remove statutory audits for small companies risks eliminating independent financial scrutiny, potentially weakenin...
Corporate Law : The Bar Council of India has officially confirmed that the IGNOU-ICAI B.Com (Accountancy & Finance) degree meets all eligibility c...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAIs Board of Studies has announced free Live Virtual Classes for CA Final students appearing in May and November 2027 examinatio...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI has announced Live Virtual Revisionary Classes for CA Intermediate students appearing in the September 2026 examinations. The...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI's Board of Studies has invited Expressions of Interest from qualified professionals and academicians for empanelment as facul...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI has notified the Information Systems Audit (ISA) Assessment Test for 25 July 2026 in CBT mode. The announcement specifies eli...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI has clarified that members coaching students or having relatives appearing in the examinations are not eligible for Observer ...
CA, CS, CMA : The Delhi High Court held that one of the meetings relied upon for automatic vacation of the petitioner’s seat was convened with...
CA, CS, CMA : The Court examined whether a complaint arising from a family dispute can be entertained in misconduct proceedings. It held that su...
CA, CS, CMA : The High Court held that a direct appellate challenge to the final removal order was not maintainable. The appeal was withdrawn wi...
CA, CS, CMA : The court affirmed disciplinary action where an auditor failed to detect ever-greening of assets and misreporting in audit account...
Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi has deleted a ₹25,000 penalty under Section 271A, ruling that F&O turnover for a trader should be calculated base...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI notifies removal of 12 chartered accountants from membership rolls, with suspension periods, fines, and reprimands in select ...
CA, CS, CMA : ICAI Board holds CA not guilty in bribery case, finds no proof of knowledge or intent; mere receipt of packet without mens rea not...
CA, CS, CMA : The issue involved allegations of assisting in bogus accounting entries. The ruling held that without certification or statutory r...
CA, CS, CMA : The issue involved disciplinary action for professional and other misconduct under the Chartered Accountants Act. The authorities ...
Corporate Law : The amended guidelines mandate minimum CPE hours for all practicing members. Non-compliance will lead to discontinuation of the Ce...
SIA 210 mandates internal auditors acquire detailed knowledge of the entity’s environment, operations, and risks. This knowledge is crucial for effective audit planning, procedure design, and risk identification.
ICAI SIA 160 outlines internal auditor responsibilities for assessing compliance frameworks, identifying gaps, and reporting non-compliance, while management retains ultimate responsibility.
SIA 150 clarifies management and internal auditor roles in risk management. It defines the framework, steps, and requirements for auditors to assess and provide assurance on the effectiveness of organizational risk processes.
SIA 140 defines Internal Controls and clarifies management’s and the Internal Auditor’s responsibilities for their design, implementation, and assessment, covering financial, operational, and compliance risks.
SIA 130 mandates that the Chief Internal Auditor establish a documented Internal Audit Process and a formal Quality Assessment and Improvement Program (QAIP). This ensures that internal audits are conducted systematically, resources are adequately skilled, and objectives are met in conformance with ICAI Standards.
SIA 120 requires internal audit terms to be formalized in a Charter (in-house) or Engagement Letter (outsourced). This ensures clear scope, authority, deliverables, and the nature of assurance provided.
ICAI’s SIA 110 establishes 10 Basic Principles for all internal audits, focusing on credibility (Independence, Integrity, Competence) and performance (Risk-Based Audit, Due Care). Adherence and documentation are mandatory.
QSIA 2 mandates independent Peer Review (often regulatory) and Third-Party Assessments (voluntary) of internal audit functions to ensure compliance with ICAI Standards, ethical practices, and continuous quality improvement.
New Standard prescribes a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) for internal audits, mandating internal/external reviews, continuous team improvement, adherence to ethical standards, and a minimum seven-year documentation retention period.
The ICAI’s Preface defines Internal Audit as providing assurance on internal controls and risk management processes to enhance governance. It establishes the IASB’s functions, including formulating and reviewing SIAs, and emphasizes that compliance with these Standards will be mandatory in a phased manner for all members.
