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Intelligent Assurance: Navigating the Future of Internal Audit Using AI

Corporate Law : AI is reshaping internal audit by replacing manual testing with continuous risk monitoring and automated analysis. The key takeawa...

May 30, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print

Internal Audit Applicability for Private Companies in India

Company Law : Private limited companies with turnover above ₹200 crore or borrowings exceeding ₹100 crore must appoint an internal auditor u...

May 23, 2026 26376 Views 0 comment Print

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 552 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 1029 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 6684 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 2604 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 1665 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 36327 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 13800 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 9216 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 14, 2026 234 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 390 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 645 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 369 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 591 Views 0 comment Print


Internal Audit of Treasury Management

May 12, 2020 28044 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 1218 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 122337 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 2724 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 […]

Monitoring and Reporting of Prior Audit Issues

March 30, 2020 3966 Views 0 comment Print

Internal auditors strive to identify audit issues and report them to the Governing bodies/Audit Committees, however, many times such issues are placed on the back burner by the Governing authorities as time elapses and new priorities emerge.

Audit Check Points to Review Gate Control over Inward Movement of Inventory in a Manufacturing Unit

March 19, 2020 18678 Views 1 comment Print

Inventory is one of the important area for any business where chances of fraud are more as it’s a department where thefts and damages occur. Having strong controls, proper processes, checklist and regular stock audit is essential for this function. In this article we would learn the basic check points which needs to be checked […]

Empanelment of Internal Auditor in State Trading Corporation

March 15, 2020 1344 Views 0 comment Print

STC invites offers from reputed firms (including LLP) of Chartered Accountants for appointment as Internal Auditors having relevant experience in Audit work at their Head Office at New Delhi and its Branches at various locations in India for the Financial Year 2020-21.

Empanelment of Internal Auditor in MSEDCL

March 15, 2020 4281 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking, invites Expression of Interest (EoI) for Empanelment as Internal Auditors for the period of three Financial Years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 from Chartered Accountant /Cost Accountant firms.

Brief on Internal Audit Series 100 and 200

March 12, 2020 3834 Views 0 comment Print

Definition:-  Internal audit provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes to enhance governance and achieve organisational objectives What is key terms/features of Internal Audit Independence: Internal audit shall be an independent function, achieved through the position, organization structure and reporting of the internal auditor. An internal auditor is expected […]

Draft SIA 250 Communication with those charged with Governance

March 4, 2020 1584 Views 0 comment Print

The term Those Charged with Governance (TCWG) refers to either an individual, or a body of individuals, or a separate legal entity with the responsibility for overseeing the strategic direction and accountability of the organisation.

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