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Materiality in Auditing: Meaning, Benchmarks & Practical Use

CA, CS, CMA : This explains what materiality means in an audit and why it matters for financial decision-making. The key takeaway is that materi...

January 6, 2026 1467 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Related Party Risks under SA-550: an Auditor’s Perspective

CA, CS, CMA : This case explains why related party transactions require heightened audit scrutiny under SA-550. The key takeaway is that influen...

December 20, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding an Audit

CA, CS, CMA : Auditing is a regulated process culminating in an opinion on whether financial statements are True and Fair. It requires professio...

October 24, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

Auditing Fundamentals: Internal, Statutory & Operational Checks

CA, CS, CMA : Explore auditing essentials covering internal and statutory audits, detailed checks for cash, bank, purchases, sales, inventory, a...

May 29, 2025 1119 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 1515 Views 0 comment Print


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ICAI raises Concerns on SA 600 Revision Process

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI raises concerns about SA 600 vs. ISA 600 revision process, urges pause for stakeholder review to ensure public interest and p...

September 20, 2024 1332 Views 0 comment Print

Proposed Revision of SA 600 for Public Comments: Group Audits

CA, CS, CMA : CCI introduces General Regulations 2024, revising the 2009 rules. Key changes address stakeholder concerns on applications, submis...

September 18, 2024 3774 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft: Standard on Auditing for Less Complex Entities (SA for LCE)

CA, CS, CMA : ICAIs Auditing and Assurance Standards Board releases an Exposure Draft for audits of less complex entities. Comments invited unti...

July 28, 2024 1125 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Issues Revised Auditing Standards: SA 800, SA 805, SA 810 (2024)

CA, CS, CMA : Stay updated with the latest revisions in auditing standards by ICAI. Download SA 800, SA 805, SA 810 for audits starting April 20...

February 8, 2024 4386 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI’s revised SA-810-Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements

CA, CS, CMA : Auditors must have understanding of standards for reporting on ICAI's revised summary financial statements. Get informed on new re...

February 8, 2024 1977 Views 0 comment Print


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NFRA Penalizes CA for failure to meet requirements of Standards on Auditing

Company Law : NFRA penalizes CA Santosh Deshmukh ₹5L & 1-year debarment for audit lapses in Sanwaria Consumer Ltd's FY 2017-18 audit. Key audi...

September 9, 2024 10287 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA penalises & debarred CA for Audit failures in violation of law & SA

Company Law : NFRA imposes penalty of Two Lakhs on CA Hemant Khator Swami who was  Engagement Partner for the statutory audit of Women Next Lou...

April 28, 2023 3150 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA penalises and debarred CA for Audit failures

Company Law : NFRA imposes penalty of Two Lakhs on CA Narayan Prasad Swami who was  Engagement Partner for the statutory audit of Women Next Lo...

April 28, 2023 4659 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes 1 Crore Penalty on CA Firm & 5 Lakh on Partner

Company Law : NFRA’s investigations inter alia revealed that the TDL’s Auditors for the FY 2018-19, had failed to meet the relevant ...

April 26, 2023 35892 Views 1 comment Print

NFRA penalises Statutory Auditor of Brach of DHFL for accepting legally invalid appointment

Company Law : NFRA’s investigations revealed that the appointment of none of the 33 branch auditors was approved at the Annual General Mee...

April 13, 2023 4983 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Standard on Auditing (SA)

Materiality in Auditing: Meaning, Benchmarks & Practical Use

January 6, 2026 1467 Views 0 comment Print

This explains what materiality means in an audit and why it matters for financial decision-making. The key takeaway is that materiality guides auditors in focusing on misstatements that truly influence users.

Decoding Related Party Risks under SA-550: an Auditor’s Perspective

December 20, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

This case explains why related party transactions require heightened audit scrutiny under SA-550. The key takeaway is that influence and control, not just legal structure, determine audit risk and disclosure obligations.

Understanding an Audit

October 24, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

Auditing is a regulated process culminating in an opinion on whether financial statements are True and Fair. It requires professional judgment and strict compliance with all Standards on Auditing (SAs).

Auditing Fundamentals: Internal, Statutory & Operational Checks

May 29, 2025 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Explore auditing essentials covering internal and statutory audits, detailed checks for cash, bank, purchases, sales, inventory, and ledger management for compliance and fraud prevention.

How Standards on Auditing and Ethics Reduce NFRA Penalties

April 27, 2025 1515 Views 0 comment Print

CA. Shreyas Dharkar How Standards on Auditing, Guidance Notes, and Code of Ethics Collaboratively Reduce Punishments Imposed by NFRA Summary: This article explores how adherence to Standards on Auditing (SAs), Guidance Notes, and the Code of Ethics can help auditors minimize penalties imposed by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). It emphasizes the importance of […]

Basics of Audit: Frauds and Errors (SA 240)

January 13, 2025 3588 Views 0 comment Print

SA 240 addresses misstatements in financial statements arising from fraud or error. Fraud involves intentional acts of deception by management, employees, or third parties for illegal advantage, manifesting as either asset misappropriation (employee fraud) or financial misrepresentation (management fraud).

Relying upon work of Internal Auditor: Standard on Auditing (SA) Revised 610

November 18, 2024 2235 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the guidelines for statutory auditors using internal audit work under SA 610, covering responsibilities, coordination, and evaluation.

ICAI raises Concerns on SA 600 Revision Process

September 20, 2024 1332 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI raises concerns about SA 600 vs. ISA 600 revision process, urges pause for stakeholder review to ensure public interest and professional integrity.

Proposed Revision of SA 600 for Public Comments: Group Audits

September 18, 2024 3774 Views 0 comment Print

CCI introduces General Regulations 2024, revising the 2009 rules. Key changes address stakeholder concerns on applications, submission procedures, and inquiry timelines.

NFRA Penalizes CA for failure to meet requirements of Standards on Auditing

September 9, 2024 10287 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA penalizes CA Santosh Deshmukh ₹5L & 1-year debarment for audit lapses in Sanwaria Consumer Ltd’s FY 2017-18 audit. Key audit failures include inventory valuation.

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