Company and LLP Audit involves the examination and verification of financial statements and records to ensure accuracy, compliance with statutory requirements, and adherence to accounting standards. Audits are essential for maintaining transparency, enhancing credibility, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview:
Purpose: To ensure the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with the Companies Act, and adherence to accounting standards.
Legal Requirement: Mandatory for all companies under the Companies Act, 2013.
Process:
Appointment of Auditor:
Auditors are appointed by shareholders during the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Preparation:
Ensure all financial records, statements, and supporting documents are accurate and complete.
Prepare a trial balance, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
Audit Planning:
The auditor prepares an audit plan outlining the scope, timing, and nature of audit procedures.
Fieldwork:
Review of financial statements and supporting documents.
Verification of transactions, balances, and internal controls.
Testing of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Audit Report:
The auditor prepares a report detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Includes an opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view.
Submission:
The audit report is submitted to the company’s board and shareholders.
Must be filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) along with financial statements.
Appointment of Auditor:
Preparation:
Audit Planning:
Fieldwork:
Audit Report:
Submission:
Financial Statements: Balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow statement.
Books of Accounts: General ledger, cash book, bank statements.
Supporting Documents: Invoices, receipts, contracts.
Previous Audit Reports: For reference and consistency checks.
Internal Controls Documentation: Policies, procedures, and control mechanisms.