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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 825 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 4272 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 726 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 876 Views 0 comment Print

Use of Cost Accounting Concepts, Techniques & Methods In Internal Audit

CA, CS, CMA : Explore how cost accounting methods enhance internal audit through variance analysis, marginal costing, CVP, and risk-based auditi...

September 10, 2025 657 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 2439 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 1608 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 36153 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 13473 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 9054 Views 0 comment Print


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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 183 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 417 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 279 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 438 Views 0 comment Print

RD Hyderabad Rejected Appeal for Failure to Prove Internal Auditor Appointment

Company Law : The appeal was dismissed as no documentary evidence of internal auditor appointment was produced. The key takeaway is that statuto...

December 17, 2025 285 Views 0 comment Print


Statutory Audit & eligibility for appointment as Internal Auditors in Public Companies

August 25, 2020 54966 Views 2 comments Print

WEBINAR on the Opinion of the Council of Institute of Cost Accountants of India on Statutory Audit and eligibility for appointment as Internal Auditors in Public Companies under section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 CMA B. B. GOYAL Former Addl. Chief Adviser Cost Ministry of Finance, Government of India What is Internal Audit? Internal […]

Internal Audit provisions under Companies Act, 2013

August 19, 2020 12048 Views 0 comment Print

1. Section 138(1) of Companies Act, 2013 The following class of companies shall be required to appoint an internal auditor- An internal Auditor can be an Individual or a Partnership firm or a body corporate. a. Every listed company; b. Every unlisted public company having- i. paid up share capital 50 Cr. or more during […]

Internal Audit/ Supervision – Why is it so Important ?

July 20, 2020 2205 Views 0 comment Print

Background Lets talk about a very general reality between a Client and their Statutory Auditors 1. Statutory Auditor would meet you personally Once in a year and have a look at your Accounts Quarterly if you are interested in paying Advance Tax 2. The Client would be sending the data for GST return filing on […]

Importance of internal controls in implementation of GST law & procedures

July 7, 2020 3927 Views 0 comment Print

It is necessary for every taxpayer to have a standard operating procedure to be followed regarding processes which have repercussions in terms of GST law. Some of the examples that readily come to mind are classification, valuation, determination of eligibility of ITC on inwards supplies of input goods, input services, and  capital goods, Identification of […]

Internal Audit for Engineering, Procurement, Construction [EPC] Sector

June 17, 2020 21261 Views 6 comments Print

Introduction The Engineering, Procurement, Construction [EPC] sector, India’s second largest economic segment is a prominent form of contracting agreement in the construction industry. Under this, the contractor will carry out the detailed engineering design of the project, procure all the equipment and materials necessary, and then construct the whole structure and deliver a functioning facility […]

Internal Audit of Manpower Supply Contract

May 17, 2020 18243 Views 0 comment Print

Manpower is the one of the most important factor to run any industry. Every sector whether it is manufacturing or servicing needs manpower for its smooth functioning. The Organisation hires contractual workers for its different functions like security services, construction work etc. In this article, we will discuss how an auditor should review an entity’s contracts with vendors related to manpower supply.

Internal Audit of Treasury Management

May 12, 2020 27831 Views 1 comment Print

Before we start any discussion about the topic, the first thing that we should be aware of – What is Treasury? In simple language treasury is a fund or revenue of an organisation. Thus, Treasury Management of an entity basically consists management of its cash flows, its banking,

Stand Up & Be Counted-Revamping Role of Internal Auditors

April 29, 2020 1167 Views 0 comment Print

With the world witnessing numerous banking scams and corporate failures, a shake- up and meaningful reform of auditors’ role and responsibilities is definitely on the cards. Auditors can no longer seek refuge in the 19th century statement by Justice Lopes that “he is a watchdog not bloodhound”. In fact, this single statement has done much […]

Internal Audit as per Companies Act, 2013 

April 21, 2020 121851 Views 1 comment Print

This article covers the following areas  √ Scope of Internal Audit √ Applicable Provisions for appointment √ Applicability of Internal audit √ Procedure √ Engagement Letter for Internal audit √ Penalty for non-compliance √ Draft Resolution for appointment-Annexure I √ Draft Engagement Letter for Internal Audit- Annexure II   1. Scope of Internal Audit  Internal […]

Audit areas for audit of Quality of Packing Bags for Cement Packing

April 5, 2020 2649 Views 0 comment Print

Background: Quality control is applied to achieve company’s vision to be a distinguished company. By maintaining a standard quality of packing bags often termed as PP Bags, the company can increase its brand in the market. Further, certain industries such as Cement industries are regulated by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) norms. The company has […]

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