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NFRA’s TCWG & Auditors Two-Way Communication Sounds Simple – However, Most Governance Structures Are Still Evolving to Achieve I

Company Law : The issue concerns ineffective communication between auditors and governance bodies despite existing legal requirements. NFRA clar...

April 27, 2026 1128 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Turns Enforcer: What CAs & Companies Must Know After 2026 Amendment

Company Law : The amendment introduces imprisonment for failure to comply with NFRA orders. Auditors now face criminal consequences beyond finan...

April 3, 2026 16524 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Circular Flags Weak Auditor Communication: 2 Mandatory TCWG Meetings a Year

Company Law : The case highlights how inadequate communication between auditors and those charged with governance violates auditing standards. T...

January 14, 2026 5229 Views 0 comment Print

How Standards on Auditing and Ethics Reduce NFRA Penalties

CA, CS, CMA : CA. Shreyas Dharkar How Standards on Auditing, Guidance Notes, and Code of Ethics Collaboratively Reduce Punishments Imposed by NF...

April 27, 2025 1773 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Flags Audit Lapses in Big Firms: Key Findings & Concerns

CA, CS, CMA : NFRA's latest inspection report highlights audit lapses in top firms, raising concerns over auditor independence, ICFR verificatio...

April 1, 2025 2562 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 5277 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Issues Guidance to Strengthen Audit of Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

Corporate Law : NFRA has released detailed guidance focusing on auditing provisions and contingent liabilities under Ind AS 37. It emphasizes impr...

April 1, 2026 813 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Pulls Up Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP for Independence & Non-Audit Violations

Company Law : The issue involved auditor independence concerns arising from network relationships and control weaknesses. The report highlights ...

March 28, 2026 1248 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Flags Major Audit Lapses in Quality Inspection Report of Umamaheswara Rao & Co.

Company Law : NFRA identified serious deficiencies in audit quality, including poor documentation and weak independence checks. The report highl...

March 28, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


RTI Act Provides Remedy for NFRA Compliance Queries: Delhi HC

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court dismisses Vivek Chhatre appeal against a single judges order. The case concerns the NFRA enforcement of accountin...

September 4, 2025 399 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Dismisses CA’s Plea Against NFRA aligning with SC order

Corporate Law : The Delhi High Court dismisses a petition by a Chartered Accountant against an NFRA show cause notice, citing a recent Supreme Cou...

September 1, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

Writ against notice issued by NFRA not entertained

Company Law : Although this protection does not extend to civil consequences such as forfeiture of property, cancellation of licenses, or debarm...

July 28, 2025 1389 Views 0 comment Print

SC permits NFRA to continue audit regulatory proceedings against CAs

CA, CS, CMA : Supreme Court permits NFRA to continue audit regulatory proceedings against CAs where no final orders exist, but stays execution o...

April 17, 2025 1557 Views 0 comment Print

Breaking News: Delhi HC Stays NFRA’s SCN Against Engagement Quality Control Reviewer

Company Law : Delhi HC examines NFRA's jurisdiction in issuing show-cause notices to Engagement Quality Control Reviewers (EQCRs) under Section ...

February 5, 2025 8673 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


NFRA Vacancy Circular for the Young Professionals

CA, CS, CMA : The vacancy circular highlights opportunities for professionals to contribute to financial reporting and auditing oversight. Appli...

June 5, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Government Revises Part-Time Appointments to NFRA

Company Law : The Centre has amended rules governing part-time appointments to the national financial reporting regulator. The move updates the ...

January 13, 2026 657 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor–Board Communication Failures: NFRA issues Compliance Warning

Company Law : NFRA held that weak, undocumented communication between auditors and governance bodies violates auditing standards and governance ...

January 7, 2026 6465 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Mandates Timely Submission of Audit Files to Preserve Integrity

Company Law : NFRA requires statutory auditors to assemble, archive, and submit audit files promptly, ensuring audit documentation is authentic,...

December 16, 2025 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Government Appoints New NFRA Chairperson, Members

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has appointed a new Chairperson and three full-time Members to the National Financial Reporting ...

August 27, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print


Independent Oversight Strengthens Corporate Auditing in India: NFRA

December 10, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

By regulating auditors and corporate accounting, NFRA protects investors and creditors, ensuring accurate financial reporting. It operates independently with strong enforcement powers.

NFRA Launches Nationwide Outreach to Boost Audit Quality in India

December 4, 2025 1422 Views 1 comment Print

NFRA conducts workshops and surveys to support small and medium audit firms, aiming to enhance compliance, audit standards, and financial reporting practices.

NFRA publishes ‘Audit Practice Toolkit’ to enhance audit quality in India

November 4, 2025 3681 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA releases Audit Practice Toolkit focusing on Strategy and Planning to enhance audit quality, especially for small and medium practitioners in India.

NFRA Guidelines on Audit of Non-Financial Impairment

October 1, 2025 2385 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s Series 4 focuses on auditor-Audit Committee communication regarding Ind AS 36 (Impairment) and SA 540 (Accounting Estimates). It details the required audit procedures, indicators, and potential questions.

NFRA-2 Annual Return Know ‘Why’ & ‘How’

September 16, 2025 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the NFRA-2 Annual Return, a mandatory filing for specified auditors. Discover who must file, the reporting period, and the required contents of the form.

RTI Act Provides Remedy for NFRA Compliance Queries: Delhi HC

September 4, 2025 399 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses Vivek Chhatre appeal against a single judges order. The case concerns the NFRA enforcement of accounting disclosures against MHRIL.

Delhi HC Dismisses CA’s Plea Against NFRA aligning with SC order

September 1, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court dismisses a petition by a Chartered Accountant against an NFRA show cause notice, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Government Appoints New NFRA Chairperson, Members

August 27, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has appointed a new Chairperson and three full-time Members to the National Financial Reporting Authority for a three-year term.

Action taken by NFRA to prevent audit failure and regulatory lapses

August 7, 2025 1074 Views 0 comment Print

The NFRA has issued disciplinary orders, conducted audit quality reviews, and published inspection reports to improve corporate audit quality and prevent regulatory lapses.

NFRA Audit Reviews and Regulatory Oversight

August 7, 2025 921 Views 0 comment Print

This summary details NFRA’s audits and reviews from 2019 to 2025, its stakeholder engagement, complaint resolution processes, and its current jurisdiction.

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