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Caro

Gowtham (Student) (1174 Points)

08 June 2015

Has CARO, 2015 been notified in the offical gazette?

Are we supposed to give CARO for the FY 2014-15?

It would be appreciated if u could provide the relevant link

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Deepak Gupta (CA Student) (15922 Points)
Replied 08 June 2015

1. Yes, CARO 2015 has been published in the G.O.I - Download
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2. Applicable for the F.Y. commencing on/after 01.04.2014 [Para 2 of CARO 2015]
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3. Amendment to the format of the auditor’s report of a company:
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While reporting on the requirements of CARO 2015, a reference thereto also needs to be added in the main audit report under the 'Report on Legal and Other Regulatory Matters' paragraph as follows:
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“Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
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As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2015 (“the Order”), issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, we give in the Annexure a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
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As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
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………………………………....”
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The illustrative format of the auditor’s report, accordingly, stand amended to that extent.
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- ICAI Announcement, dated 20.04.2015

Gowtham (Student) (1174 Points)
Replied 08 June 2015

Thanks for telling that.

Can I have the CARO format as a word document if u have one?

Gowtham (Student) (1174 Points)
Replied 08 June 2015

What does this phrase indicate in the ICAI' s link given by u ?

'........Reporting on clause 143(3)(i) regarding internal financial controls is required......'

Everyone is supposed to report on deficiency in internat controls ,if any - right??

Deepak Gupta (CA Student) (15922 Points)
Replied 08 June 2015

Auditors are required to report on the existence and operating effectiveness of internal financial controls in all companies.
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Note: The reporting requirement u/s 143(3)(i) has been deferred for one year. Now, it shall be applicable from F.Y. 2015-16. The auditor may report it voluntarily for F.Y. 2014-15 [Notification GSR 722(E), dated 14.10.2014].