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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 Penalizes Burnpur Cement Limited Auditors for Audit Lapses

August 21, 2023 13326 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Penalizes Burnpur Cement Limited Auditors for Audit Lapses, Professional Misconduct, Issues with the Going Concern Assumption, Material Misstatements in Financial Statements, Misrepresentation of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE), Bypassing the pivotal step of the Engagement Quality Control Review Process, misleading NFRA and Pervasive Negligence.

Companies Act 2013: Auditor Appointment Rules & Guidelines

August 18, 2023 76842 Views 3 comments Print

Get insights into auditor appointment under Companies Act 2013. Explore Section 139 rules, procedures, first auditor appointment, and more.

NFRA Penalizes Auditors of Tanglin Developments Ltd for Lapses & Irregularities

August 18, 2023 10038 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA Penalized Auditors of Tanglin Developments Ltd for Lapses in Professional Judgment, Unreported Irregularities and Tampering with the Audit File

NFRA Fines Bartronics India Auditor, Enforces Debarment

August 3, 2023 13368 Views 0 comment Print

National Financial Reporting Authority imposes ₹5 lakh penalty on Bartronics India’s auditor, CA T. Raghavendra, with a 2-year debarment.

Coffee Day Global Limited (CDGL) – NFRA Orders & Auditing Standards

August 2, 2023 4278 Views 3 comments Print

Coffee Day Enterprises Limited (CDEL) operates in various sectors, including coffee retailing, logistics, financial services, and hospitality. NFRA has issued orders against auditors for alleged financial irregularities. This article discusses the case and the issue of provisioning interest on NPAs.

NFRA Penalizes Burnpur Cement’s Auditor for Professional Misconduct

August 1, 2023 2250 Views 0 comment Print

Review of National Financial Reporting Authority’s action against CA Riya Agarwal under Companies Act 2013. Details of case and penalties inside.

NFRA Penalizes Burnpur Cement’s Auditor for Audit Misconduct

August 1, 2023 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed report on NFRA’s penalty against CA Shekhar Sharad for professional misconduct during the audit of Burnpur Cement Limited in FY 2017-18.

Audit Manual for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) for Financial Year 2022-2023

July 31, 2023 55257 Views 4 comments Print

Unlock the insights of the Audit Manual tailored for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) for the Financial Year 2022-2023. Navigate through key changes, accounting standards, audit program formats, and essential documents. Stay compliant with the latest updates, including changes in CARO 2020, Schedule III, and more. Optimize your audit procedures and ensure precision in financial reporting.

Auditors of Coffee Day Global Limited Penalized with Rs. 2.15 Crore Penalty

July 28, 2023 25704 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA has issued Order imposing penalties and sanctions on M/s ASRMP & Co. and auditors CA A. S. Sundaresha and CA Madhusudan U A for professional misconduct in audit of Coffee Day Global Limited for FY 2019-20.

NFRA Penalizes Auditor for Non-Compliances with auditing norms

July 27, 2023 5760 Views 0 comment Print

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued an order penalizing CA Sachin Kansai, the Engagement Partner (EP) for the audit of M/s Anshu’s Clothing Ltd (now known as Aditri Gems & Jewels Ltd) for the Financial Year (FY) 2015-16, under Section 132(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The order addresses various non-compliances with accounting […]

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