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SA 580 & SA 505: Complete Guide to Audit Evidence & Auditor Responsibilities

CA, CS, CMA : The standards explain how written representations and external confirmations help auditors obtain reliable evidence and support au...

May 31, 2026 660 Views 0 comment Print

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 3573 Views 2 comments 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 2166 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 1026 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 1380 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 1623 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 4161 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 1419 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 5010 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 2337 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 10557 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 3372 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 4839 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 36156 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 5172 Views 0 comment Print


Draft SA 540 (Revised), Auditing Accounting Estimates & Related Disclosures

July 15, 2023 7521 Views 0 comment Print

Draft SA 540 (Revised), Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures deals with the auditor’s responsibilities relating to accounting estimates and related disclosures in an audit of financial statements.

Draft SA 315 (Revised), Identifying & Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement

July 15, 2023 8346 Views 0 comment Print

Draft SA 315 (Revised), Identifying & Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement deals with the overall objectives of the auditor in conducting an audit of the financial statements, including to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to reduce audit risk to an acceptably low level.  Audit risk is a function of the risks of material misstatement and detection risk. SA 200 explains that the risks of material misstatement may exist at two levels: the overall financial statement level; and the assertion level for classes of transactions, account balances and disclosures.

Draft SA 250 (Revised), Consideration of Laws & Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements

July 15, 2023 8871 Views 0 comment Print

Draft SA 250 (Revised), Consideration of Laws & Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements deals with the auditor’s responsibility to consider laws and regulations in an audit of financial statements. This SA does not apply to other assurance engagements in which the auditor is specifically engaged to test and report separately on compliance with specific laws or regulations.

Draft SA 220 (Revised), Quality Management for an Audit of Financial Statements

July 15, 2023 11577 Views 0 comment Print

Draft SA 220 (Revised), Quality Management for an Audit of Financial Statements deals with the specific responsibilities of the auditor regarding quality management at the engagement level for an audit of financial statements, and the related responsibilities of the engagement partner. This SA is to be read in conjunction with relevant ethical requirements. (Ref: Para. A1, A38)

SAS 600: Protection of National Heritage, Art & Culture – Process, Metrics & Evaluation

July 11, 2023 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Explore SAS 600, which focuses on the preservation and advancement of traditional arts, crafts, historical buildings, and artworks. Learn about the social audit process, data collection, key metrics, and evaluation criteria involved in assessing the social impact of cultural heritage initiatives.

Promoting Gender Equality & Empowerment: SAS 400 for Women & LGBTQIA+ Communities

July 4, 2023 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Explore SAS 400, a significant guideline posted by ICAI, focusing on eliminating discrimination, violence, and harmful practices against women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Understand the social audit process, data collection, evaluation criteria, and key metrics for assessing gender equality and empowerment.

SA 210: Understanding the Terms of Audit Engagement: An Analysis

June 13, 2023 9843 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the important initial audit engagement step of agreeing to the terms of the audit engagement as outlined in SA 210. Learn about preconditions, roles, responsibilities, and the significance of the Letter of Engagement (LOE).

Quick Reference for Standards on Auditing- SA 500 Audit Evidence

May 5, 2023 12012 Views 0 comment Print

Explore a quick reference for Standards on Auditing (SA) 500 – Audit Evidence. Learn about the scope, objectives, and key considerations, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for a reliable opinion.

Quick Reference for Standards on Auditing- SA 570 Going Concern

May 4, 2023 6177 Views 0 comment Print

Standards on Auditing- SA 570 Going Concern deals with the auditor’s responsibilities in the audit of Financial statements relating to going concern and the implications on the auditor’s report.

Quick Reference for SA 710 Comparative Information, Corresponding Figures & Comparative Financial Statements

May 3, 2023 10341 Views 0 comment Print

Quick reference guide for SA 710 Comparative Information, Corresponding Figures & Comparative Financial Statements. Learn about scope, objectives, definitions, audit procedures, and reporting requirements. Essential insights for auditors and financial professionals.

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