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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


Auditors cannot escape their Liability under Companies Act, 2013

July 19, 2023 2439 Views 0 comment Print

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 Circular on Statutory Auditors’ Responsibilities in Reporting Fraud in a Company

June 26, 2023 12384 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Empanelment of Chartered Accountant Firms for SBI Concurrent Audits

May 4, 2023 8766 Views 0 comment Print

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.

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

May 4, 2023 19089 Views 0 comment Print

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

Summary & Checklist for CAs to avoid NFRA penalty proceedings

April 29, 2023 6801 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Expert Panel for Addressing Queries related to Statutory Audit Aspects

April 17, 2023 756 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Auditing and Assurance Standards Board – Expert Panel for Addressing Queries related to Statutory Audit pertaining to Auditing Aspects

FAQs: Professional ethics of members pertaining to Bank Assignments

April 10, 2023 13698 Views 0 comment Print

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.

ICAI clarifies on LFAR & Certification by Concurrent/Internal Auditor

April 10, 2023 9162 Views 0 comment Print

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.

EY Ban: A Wake-Up Call for Auditors Everywhere

April 6, 2023 13209 Views 0 comment Print

EY ban in Germany has sent shockwaves through auditing profession, with EY facing a two-year ban from taking on audits of new public interest entities as a result of its failures as auditor of Wirecard.

Audit Trail Applicability W.E.F. 01/04/2023

April 2, 2023 65037 Views 0 comment Print

An audit trail is a record of all the events or activities that have occurred within a computer system or application. It is a chronological sequence of events that provides a way to trace the history of a particular transaction, operation or event.

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