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Management Representation Letter (MRL) for Audit

CA Ramanujan Sharma , Last updated: 26 September 2022  
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In this article, the author has shared the format of the Management Representation Letter or Written Representation (MRL/WR)  to be obtained from the management during various professional engagements:

To,

M/s XYZ & Co.
Gurgaon, Haryana

Sub: Management Representation in course of Statutory Audit for F.Y. 2021-22.

This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial statements of M/s Private Limited, Delhi for the year ended March 31, 20XX for the purpose of expressing an opinion as to whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, (or give a true and fair view) in accordance with the applicable accounting standards in India.

We confirm that (to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves):

Management Representation Letter (MRL) for Audit

Financial Statements

  • We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement, for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards; in particular the financial statements are fairly presented (or give a true and fair view) in accordance with the applicable accounting standards in India.
  • Significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at fair value, are reasonable.
  • Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of applicable accounting standards in India.
  • All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements and for which applicable accounting standards in India require adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed.
  • The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate, to the financial statements as a whole.

Information Provided

  • We have provided you with:

Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation of the financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters;

Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit; and

Unrestricted access to persons within the entity from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.

  • All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the financial statements.
  • We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.
  • We have disclosed to you all information in relation to fraud or suspected fraud that we are aware of and that affects the entity and involves:
 

Management;

Employees who have significant roles in internal control; or

Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.

  • We have disclosed to you all information in relation to allegations of fraud, or suspected fraud, affecting the entity’s financial statements communicated by employees, former employees, analysts, regulators or others.
  • We have disclosed to you all known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing financial statements.
  • We have disclosed to you the identity of the entity’s related parties and all the related party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
 

For and on Behalf Board of Directors

Director
(DIN:)
Date:
Place:

The author can also be reached at ramanujan.ca@gmail.com

Disclaimer: The information provided by the author in the article is for general informational purposes only. All information provided is in the good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information in the article.


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