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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 4899 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


Latest News


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 Penalized Audit Firm & CA for Lapses in Conduct of Statutory Audit

July 5, 2024 876 Views 0 comment Print

Explore NFRA Order No. 018/2024 on CA Yogesh Mahipal for audit misconduct findings and penalties under Companies Act 2013. Detailed analysis of audit failures and implications.

Difference Between Due Diligence and Statutory Audit

May 11, 2024 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the distinctions between due diligence and statutory audit. Learn their essence, components, and how they impact decision-making and risk mitigation.

NFRA Imposes ₹60 Lakh Penalty on CMIL Auditor & Debars Auditor for 2 Years

April 26, 2024 16374 Views 1 comment Print

NFRA issues Order against Krishna Neeraj & Associates and CA Krishna Kr Neeraj for professional misconduct in CMIL’s audit, imposing penalties and sanctions.

NFRA imposes ₹1.60 Crore Penalty on RHFL Auditors & Audit Firm

April 26, 2024 37941 Views 2 comments Print

National Financial Reporting Authority’s order penalizes M/s Dhiraj & Dheeraj and auditors for misconduct in the audit of Reliance Home Finance Limited.

Penalty & Debarment: NFRA rules Against PCN & Associates & CA Gopala Krishna Kandula

April 26, 2024 11088 Views 0 comment Print

Explore NFRA’s order penalizing PCN & Associates and CA Gopala Krishna Kandula for non-cooperation in statutory audit investigations, leading to professional misconduct under the Companies Act.

Expert Panel for Addressing queries related to Statutory Audit

April 11, 2024 2241 Views 0 comment Print

Get expert support on auditing aspects for statutory audits. ICAIs Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) forms an expert panel to enhance audit quality. Submit queries now

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

April 11, 2024 4428 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of Madras High Court’s judgment on condoning the delay in income tax return filing by Kalvadangam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society Limited.

Planning for an effective bank branch Statutory Audit

March 16, 2024 7668 Views 1 comment Print

Discover essential steps for an effective bank branch statutory audit, from initial preparation to finalization of reports. Explore detailed analysis and key considerations.

Practical Guide for First-Time Statutory Bank Branch Auditors

February 23, 2024 3813 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock your auditing potential with our practical guide for first-time statutory branch auditors in the banking sector, covering RBI regulations, audit guidelines, and key financial checks.

NFRA Imposes Monetary Penalty & Two-Year Debarment from Auditing for CA

February 22, 2024 1545 Views 0 comment Print

The NFRA issues an order against CA Ratan Laxminarayan Rathi for professional misconduct in the audit of Bilcare Limited. Discover the lapses, penalties, and sanctions imposed.

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