CAG

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) detected shortcomings of ₹203.97 Crores by Compliance...

Instances of misappropriation, fraud, lapses in internal control, loss of Government of India assistance, underutilisation of assets, shortcoming in implementation of rules and programmes...
Income Tax Dept. releases New Tax Audit utility, Form 3CD - Schema Change Document Version 1.21

Income Tax Dept. releases New Tax Audit utility, Form 3CD – Schema Change Document...

On 22nd October 2020, the Income Tax (I-T) Department announced ‘Form 3CD Schema Changes’ under e-Filing Project released New Tax Audit utility, Schema Version...
Updates that Matter (UTM) by Charteredonline

Updates that Matter (UTM – No. 42)

We are pleased to update you vide UTM’s (Key Update Alerts). Please find hereunder our “Updates that Matter (UTM # No. 42)”, A. GST –Guajarat...
SCA

Guidelines issued as per RBI for appointment of Statutory auditors

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday issued guidelines for appointment of statutory auditors of banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including housing finance companies. 'Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/...
ICAI

ICAI suggested for appointment of statutory central auditors for public banks

The CA Institute has suggested that appointment of statutory central auditors (SCAs) of public sector banks should be done by the Reserve Bank of...
Oxygen Audit

Oxygen Crisis: SC called for the complete audit of the system

The allocation of oxygen across India, till now based on the number of beds and ICU usage, needs a complete revamp that takes into...
FORENSIC-AUDIT

Forensic Audit to be conducted on Mobikwik in data breach case

The Reserve Bank of India has asked digital wallet firm Mobikwik to get a forensic audit done without delay over data breach allegations. The...
BANK AUDIT

RBI’s bank audit, challenges to come

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued guidelines for the appointment of statutory auditors at banks, regional rural banks, urban cooperative banks...
Accounting Software

Accounting software with audit Trail Feature

Ministry of Corporate Affairs postpones implementation of Accounting Software up to FY 23. The postponement of the rule, a senior government official said, is in...
Steinhoff

Disciplinary Action for Improper Audit taken on Ex-Deloitte Auditor

An ex-Deloitte LLP partner is facing disciplinary action in the Netherlands for an improper audit of Steinhoff International Holdings NV prior to the South...
Safety Audit

Action to be taken against the Agency who issued Safety Audit Report: Mumbai Fire...

Official said while Sunrise Hospital got the NOC from fire brigade, except the fire alarms and smoke detectors, no firefighting systems like sprinklers, hydrants,...
social audit

Fraud of 2 Crore rupees as revealed under Social audit

There were no Measurement Books and other records pertaining to plantation of saplings under the rural employment guarantee scheme. Embezzlement of nearly Rs 2 crore...

List of CA Firms in India

A very wide list of CA Firms practicing in India. Refer below for knowing more. Click Here to get all the Details (Disclaimer : This is...

IND AS Read With Point of Taxation Rules – A Big Disarray!!

Point of Taxation Rules, 2011 As per Point of Taxation Rules, 2011, ‘point of taxation’ shall be the time when the invoice for the service...
How to Face Transfer Pricing Audits with Preparation & Perseverance

How to Face Transfer Pricing Audits with Preparation & Perseverance

Introduction: Transfer pricing audits can be a daunting experience for multinational companies. With tax authorities around the world becoming increasingly aggressive in their enforcement...

KPMG Faces Backlash after Clean Report Issuance on SVB and Signature Bank – Analyzing...

Accounting firm KPMG, one of the ‘Big 4’, that gave a clean chit to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, days before they collapsed,...

Consequences of Non-Appointment of Internal Auditor under the Companies Act, 2013

1. Internal Audit As per the definition given by the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA, internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity...

NFRA To Introduce Annual Transparency Report Requirement For Audit Firms

In a first of its kind move aimed at improving Audit Quality, The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Monday proposed introducing Annual Transparency...

Understanding Social Audit in the Light of Latest Regulatory Changes

1. A Brief on the Concept of Social Audit Over the last few decades, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has been conducting...
MCA Enhances Quality Review Board for ICAI and ICSI

MCA Enhances Quality Review Board for ICAI and ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has enhanced the Quality Review Board (QRB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the...
ICAI To Expand CA Multiverse at School & College Level

ICAI To Expand CA Multiverse at School & College Level

ICAI's massive expansion plan: 30 lakh new chartered accountants by 2047 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the regulatory body in India for...

What triggers an IRS audit? Here are red flags that increase the chance of...

As you work on your tax return, you may be wondering if there's anything you can do to avoid being audited. When you're audited by the...