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Understanding Risk-Based Internal Audit: A Learner’s Perspective

CA, CS, CMA : This article explains how risk-based internal audit prioritises high-impact business areas over routine verification. It highlight...

May 5, 2026 474 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 948 Views 0 comment Print

Internal Audit under Companies Act, 2013: Thresholds, Appointment & Reporting Obligations

Company Law : Learn which companies must appoint internal auditors under Section 138, the eligibility criteria, and the statutory compliance ste...

December 2, 2025 5721 Views 0 comment Print

Use of Financial Management Concepts in Internal Audit

CA, CS, CMA : Discover how internal auditors use financial management concepts like inventory, cash, and capital management to assess efficiency...

September 11, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

AI-Driven Internal Auditing: A Practical Guide for Finance & Audit Professionals

CA, CS, CMA : A practical guide to integrating AI into internal auditing, covering its applications in risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, an...

September 11, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print


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Empanelment of Auditors with J&K Bank for Internal Audit & Compliance

CA, CS, CMA : A public sector bank has invited quotations to appoint external auditors for reviewing its internal audit and compliance functions...

January 14, 2026 2547 Views 0 comment Print

CA Firms Engagement in PSBs: Recent Changes and Trends

CA, CS, CMA : Discover the latest developments in the engagement of CA firms by PSBs. Explore changes in concurrent audit policies, RBI directiv...

December 5, 2023 1644 Views 0 comment Print

Allow company Secretaries to do Internal Audit of Companies under Section 138: ICSI

CA, CS, CMA : Proposed amendments to Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013 by ICSI. Understand why Company Secretaries are equipped to conduct inte...

September 8, 2023 36264 Views 1 comment Print

FAQs: Professional ethics of members pertaining to Bank Assignments

CA, CS, CMA : Firm of Chartered Accountants cannot accept branch Audit of the Bank if one of the partners has taken the loan from any branch of ...

April 10, 2023 13683 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI clarifies on LFAR & Certification by Concurrent/Internal Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : The concurrent Auditor of a Branch can undertake the assignment of LFAR only with respect to Branches which are not subject to Sta...

April 10, 2023 9156 Views 0 comment Print


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Company & Directors Penalised for 1802-Day Delay in Internal Auditor Appointment

Company Law : ROC Delhi imposed penalties under Section 450 after a company failed to appoint an internal auditor despite crossing prescribed fi...

May 15, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor Despite High Turnover

Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with mandatory internal auditor appointment requirements. The authority imposed penalties as the...

March 25, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

No Penalty Under Section 450 After Compounding of Internal Auditor Default

Company Law : ROC Mumbai held that once delay in appointing an Internal Auditor was compounded by the Regional Director and default rectified, n...

February 13, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor

Company Law : ROC Chennai held that listed companies must appoint an internal auditor under Section 138. Non-compliance over multiple years resu...

January 7, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Mandatory Internal Auditor

Company Law : The adjudicating authority held that non-appointment of an internal auditor despite crossing the statutory turnover threshold viol...

January 5, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Internal Audit

Company & Directors Penalised for 1802-Day Delay in Internal Auditor Appointment

May 15, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi imposed penalties under Section 450 after a company failed to appoint an internal auditor despite crossing prescribed financial limits. The order held that absence of professional guidnce is not a valid ground for waiver of penalty.

Understanding Risk-Based Internal Audit: A Learner’s Perspective

May 5, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains how risk-based internal audit prioritises high-impact business areas over routine verification. It highlights how focusing on key risks improves efficiency and strengthens business controls.

ROC Imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor Despite High Turnover

March 25, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-compliance with mandatory internal auditor appointment requirements. The authority imposed penalties as the company exceeded the turnover threshold but failed to comply. The takeaway is that audit requirements are strictly enforced.

No Penalty Under Section 450 After Compounding of Internal Auditor Default

February 13, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai held that once delay in appointing an Internal Auditor was compounded by the Regional Director and default rectified, no further penalty under Section 450 could be imposed.

Empanelment of Auditors with J&K Bank for Internal Audit & Compliance

January 14, 2026 2547 Views 0 comment Print

A public sector bank has invited quotations to appoint external auditors for reviewing its internal audit and compliance functions. The move focuses on quality assurance, risk assessment, and systemic improvements over a defined audit period.

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor

January 7, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai held that listed companies must appoint an internal auditor under Section 138. Non-compliance over multiple years resulted in penalties on directors.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Mandatory Internal Auditor

January 5, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that non-appointment of an internal auditor despite crossing the statutory turnover threshold violated company law. Directors were personally penalised, reinforcing strict compliance with audit requirements.

Forensic Accounting vs Internal Audit: Key Differences

December 22, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how internal audit focuses on ongoing risk prevention while forensic accounting investigates suspected fraud. The key takeaway is that one is proactive and advisory, while the other is reactive and evidence-driven.

RD Hyderabad Rejected Appeal for Failure to Prove Internal Auditor Appointment

December 17, 2025 300 Views 0 comment Print

The appeal was dismissed as no documentary evidence of internal auditor appointment was produced. The key takeaway is that statutory claims must be backed by records.

Section 138 Penalty Imposed for Non-Appointment of Internal Auditor

December 8, 2025 1404 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its officer were penalized under Section 138 for failing to appoint an internal auditor for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24, with corrective measures and penalties mandated.

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