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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 834 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Director to Statutory Auditor: A Transition That Should Not Be Permitted

CA, CS, CMA : Analysis of legal and ethical limits on an Independent Director becoming Statutory Auditor, focusing on cooling-off restrictions u...

April 5, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure For Appointment of Auditor under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Failure of the Board to appoint the first auditor within 30 days shifts the power to shareholders. The case clarifies strict adher...

March 27, 2026 1386 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 4896 Views 0 comment Print

CA Not Required to Sign on Financial Statements

Company Law : Explains the legal requirement for signing financial statements and clarifies that responsibility rests with management, not the a...

December 18, 2025 3906 Views 0 comment Print


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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 864 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 603 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Pulled Up B D G & CO LLP as Independence and SQC Policies Not Fully Aligned

Company Law : NFRA found significant gaps in audit documentation and quality control systems during inspection. The report emphasizes the need f...

March 28, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Pulled Up CNK & Associates for Deficiencies in Audit Procedures

Company Law : The issue involved deficiencies in audit documentation and firm-wide quality control systems. The report highlights the need for s...

March 28, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Pulled Up Singhi & Co. for Lack of Independence Monitoring Systems

Company Law : NFRA found major deficiencies in audit documentation and archival practices. The report highlights the need for stronger controls ...

March 28, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 1443 Views 0 comment Print

CA Barred for Five Years by NCLT for Failing Duties as Statutory Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for c...

July 16, 2024 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC condones Delay in Income Tax Return filing by co-op credit society

Income Tax : Read the full text of Madras High Court's judgment on condoning the delay in income tax return filing by Kalvadangam Primary Agric...

April 11, 2024 4428 Views 0 comment Print

Auditors cannot escape being probed if they resign; Section 140(5) of Companies Act constitutional: SC

Company Law : Challenge to constitutional validity of section 140(5) of Companies Act, 2013 fails and it is observed and held that section 140(5...

May 4, 2023 19089 Views 0 comment Print

RD approves Removal of Statutory Auditor of Company

Company Law : The company has stated in its application that the auditor was not able to conduct the audit in timely manner also the auditor was...

May 10, 2022 4245 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Revised CAG directions for Statutory Auditors – Section 143(5) of Companies Act

Company Law : The CAG has issued revised directions for statutory auditors of government companies, effective May 23, 2025, covering investment ...

May 23, 2025 15054 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Penalizes Deloitte LLP and Partners for Audit Misconduct

Company Law : The National Financial Reporting Authority imposes penalties on Deloitte and auditors for misconduct in the ZEEL audit, resulting ...

December 23, 2024 12213 Views 0 comment Print

Disclaimer of Opinion not exempts auditors from statutory obligations: NFRA

Company Law : CA Chirag Doshi faces a ₹5 lakh penalty for professional misconduct in the statutory audit of Ushdev International Limited for F...

October 21, 2024 8106 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Penalizes Venkatesh & Co. for Audit Misconduct in CDEL Case

Income Tax : NFRA imposes penalties on Venkatesh & Co. and debarment of partners for negligence during the audit of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd,...

October 10, 2024 6867 Views 0 comment Print

Responsibilities of Principal Auditor and Other Auditors in Group Audits

Company Law : NFRA reiterates that auditors shall understand their responsibility under CA 2013 and SA 600 with their concomitant responsibiliti...

October 3, 2024 3846 Views 0 comment Print


NFRA Inspection Report 2023: Audit Review of M/s BSR & Co. LLP

January 15, 2025 2031 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s 2023 inspection of M/s BSR & Co. LLP highlighted improvements in audit practices, independence policies, and documentation controls while noting key deficiencies.

NFRA Inspection Report 2023 on MSKA & Associates Audit Quality

January 15, 2025 1764 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s 2023 inspection of MSKA & Associates highlights audit deficiencies, governance issues, and non-compliance with standards. Detailed findings and areas for improvement.

NFRA Penalizes Deloitte LLP and Partners for Audit Misconduct

December 23, 2024 12213 Views 0 comment Print

The National Financial Reporting Authority imposes penalties on Deloitte and auditors for misconduct in the ZEEL audit, resulting in penalties and debarment.

एनएफआरए ने आडिट क्वालिटी पर फिर उठाए सवाल, खामियां उजागर

December 22, 2024 1584 Views 0 comment Print

एनएफआरए ने बीएसआर एंड कंपनी और लोधा एंड कंपनी के आडिट में खामियां बताते हुए रिपोर्ट जारी की, जिसमें आडिट क्वालिटी में सुधार की जरूरत है।

Disclaimer of Opinion not exempts auditors from statutory obligations: NFRA

October 21, 2024 8106 Views 0 comment Print

CA Chirag Doshi faces a ₹5 lakh penalty for professional misconduct in the statutory audit of Ushdev International Limited for FY 2017-18, per NFRA order.

NFRA Penalizes Venkatesh & Co. for Audit Misconduct in CDEL Case

October 10, 2024 6867 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes penalties on Venkatesh & Co. and debarment of partners for negligence during the audit of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd, exposing Rs 3,535 crore fund diversion.

Responsibilities of Principal Auditor and Other Auditors in Group Audits

October 3, 2024 3846 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA reiterates that auditors shall understand their responsibility under CA 2013 and SA 600 with their concomitant responsibilities in related SAs such as SA 200, SA 220 (Revised), SA 230, SA 240, SA 300, SA 315 (Revised 2019), SA 320, SA 330, SA 450 and SA 701 towards obtaining sufficient and appropriate evidence in support of the auditor’s opinion on the group financial statements and carry out audit procedures accordingly.

ICAI Introduces Audit Quality Maturity Model Version 2.0

August 22, 2024 6018 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Audit Quality Maturity Model v2.0 is mandatory for firms auditing listed entities, banks, and insurance companies. It assesses practice management, HR, and digital competency.”

Apply for Statutory Audit: Chartered Accountant Firms Needed for XBRL India

July 18, 2024 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Invitation for CA firms to audit XBRL India. Requirements, eligibility criteria, application process, and terms. Apply by 09/08/2024. Learn more.

CA Barred for Five Years by NCLT for Failing Duties as Statutory Auditor

July 16, 2024 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for colluding with company’s fraudulent activities.

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