CA, CS, CMA : Statutory audit offers exposure to accounting, taxation, compliance, internal controls, and business operations during articleship...
Company Law : The issue concerns ineffective communication between auditors and governance bodies despite existing legal requirements. NFRA clar...
CA, CS, CMA : Analysis of legal and ethical limits on an Independent Director becoming Statutory Auditor, focusing on cooling-off restrictions u...
Company Law : Failure of the Board to appoint the first auditor within 30 days shifts the power to shareholders. The case clarifies strict adher...
Company Law : The case highlights how inadequate communication between auditors and those charged with governance violates auditing standards. T...
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...
Company Law : The issue involved auditor independence concerns arising from network relationships and control weaknesses. The report highlights ...
Company Law : NFRA identified serious deficiencies in audit quality, including poor documentation and weak independence checks. The report highl...
Company Law : NFRA found significant gaps in audit documentation and quality control systems during inspection. The report emphasizes the need f...
Company Law : The issue involved deficiencies in audit documentation and firm-wide quality control systems. The report highlights the need for s...
CA, CS, CMA : Supreme Court permits NFRA to continue audit regulatory proceedings against CAs where no final orders exist, but stays execution o...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Company Law : The CAG has issued revised directions for statutory auditors of government companies, effective May 23, 2025, covering investment ...
Company Law : The National Financial Reporting Authority imposes penalties on Deloitte and auditors for misconduct in the ZEEL audit, resulting ...
Company Law : CA Chirag Doshi faces a ₹5 lakh penalty for professional misconduct in the statutory audit of Ushdev International Limited for F...
Income Tax : NFRA imposes penalties on Venkatesh & Co. and debarment of partners for negligence during the audit of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd,...
Company Law : NFRA reiterates that auditors shall understand their responsibility under CA 2013 and SA 600 with their concomitant responsibiliti...
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.
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 […]
Explore the liability of auditors under the Companies Act, 2013. This analysis examines recent court rulings and the impact of Section 140(5) on auditors’ resignation and fraudulent acts.
NFRA issued a circular highlighting statutory auditors’ obligations to report fraud in accordance with Companies Act, 2013. Circular emphasizes consequences for auditors who fail to fulfill their reporting duties and clarifies that resignation does not absolve them of their responsibilities.
Explore the comprehensive procedure and criteria for Chartered Accountant firms to apply as Concurrent Auditors for State Bank of India, including eligibility, submission guidelines, and selection process.
Challenge to constitutional validity of section 140(5) of Companies Act, 2013 fails and it is observed and held that section 140(5) is neither discriminatory, arbitrary and/or violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) of Constitution of India
Stay compliant and avoid NFRA penalty proceedings with this summary and checklist for Chartered Accountants. Learn from the case of M/s ASRMP & Co., Chartered Accountants, covering issues like audit engagement independence, tampering of audit files, lapses in audit procedures, and more. Enhance your audit checklist to prevent the highlighted issues and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
ICAI Auditing and Assurance Standards Board – Expert Panel for Addressing Queries related to Statutory Audit pertaining to Auditing Aspects
Firm of Chartered Accountants cannot accept branch Audit of the Bank if one of the partners has taken the loan from any branch of that bank. The members should not place themselves in position which would either compromise or jeopardize their independence.
The concurrent Auditor of a Branch can undertake the assignment of LFAR only with respect to Branches which are not subject to Statutory Audit. With respect to Branches which are subject to Statutory Audit, the LFAR assignment shall be undertaken by the Statutory Auditor.
