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Why Choose the Statutory Audit Domain During Articleship

CA, CS, CMA : Statutory audit offers exposure to accounting, taxation, compliance, internal controls, and business operations during articleship...

June 12, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

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

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 981 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 2193 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


Latest News


Nainital Bank Limited Invites CA Firms for Statutory Central Auditor Empanelment

CA, CS, CMA : The Nainital Bank issued an RFP for appointment of Statutory Central Auditors for FY 2026-27 in line with RBI guidelines. The docu...

May 25, 2026 18018 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

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 525 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 1095 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 1554 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 4506 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 4494 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 19167 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 4290 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 15561 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 12765 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 8289 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 7059 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 4002 Views 0 comment Print


Practical Guide for First-Time Statutory Bank Branch Auditors

February 23, 2024 3897 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 2001 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.

RBI Guidelines: Statutory Auditor Appointment for Co-op Banks

January 15, 2024 30033 Views 0 comment Print

Explore RBI guidelines effective from April 1, 2024, on Statutory Auditor appointment for State and Central Co-operative Banks. Key insights for compliance and selection process.

Unveiling Professional Misconduct: NFRA’s Order on Seya Industries Limited’s Statutory Audit

January 11, 2024 1605 Views 0 comment Print

The Order No. 002/2024 Date: 05.01.2024, centered around CA Anil Chauhan, the Engagement Partner (EP) of Anil Chauhan & Associates, Mumbai, reveals serious lapses and professional misconduct, unraveling a critical chapter in the realm of corporate governance and auditing standards.

NFRA Imposes 10-Year Ban, Rs. 20 Lakh Penalty on CA for Professional Misconduct

January 5, 2024 33264 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposed a monetary penalty of Rs Twenty Lakhs on CA Anil Chauhan and debarred for ten years from being appointed as auditors for non-compliance in Seya Industries Limited’s audit.

NFRA Inspection 2022: Analysis of Price Waterhouse LLP Audit Compliance

December 26, 2023 3555 Views 0 comment Print

Explore NFRA’s audit inspection report on Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP. Detailed analysis of audit compliance, key observations, and implications.

SRBC & Co. LLP Audit Inspection Report 2022: NFRA Findings Revealed

December 26, 2023 2538 Views 0 comment Print

Explore detailed NFRA Inspection Report 2022 on SRBC & Co. LLP. Key findings include audit documentation, leadership structure, and compliance issues. Get insights now

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP Audit Quality Inspection 2022 Report

December 26, 2023 3633 Views 0 comment Print

Explore NFRA Inspection Report 2022 on Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, uncovering critical audit quality assessments, non-compliance issues, and recommendations for improvement.

MCA Fines Auditors Rs. 180,000 for Disclosure Failures under Sections 143(3) & (11)

December 12, 2023 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs imposes Rs. 180,000 penalty on M/S Mukund M Chitale & Co., auditors of The Peerless General Finance & Investment Co Ltd, for Section 143(3) violations.

NFRA Imposes Rs. 5 Lakh Penalty, 5-Year Debarment on MAN Industries’ Auditor

November 22, 2023 16767 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes Rs.5 Lakh penalty and 5-year debarment on CA Nilesh Chheda, auditor of MAN Industries (India) Limited, for significant lapses in statutory audit, including failure to report material misstatements and sub-standard audit work. Details of the order and findings revealed in this comprehensive article by the Government of India’s National Financial Reporting Authority.

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