Ceiling on maximum number of audits

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Revathy (Querist)
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25 August 2013 I have a client - Private Limited Company who has not commenced operations during the year 2012-2013. Only Balance Sheet is to be audited. No P&L .Please explain the following-

Will this be counted as an audit while calculating the number of audit assignments undertaken by a me?

Please explain.

Thanks in advance

Ajay Mishra

Ajay Mishra (Expert)
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25 August 2013 Hi

Yes, it is very much will be counted. As and when you have appointed in a company you will be counted to be appointed.

But you will be not counted in number of audit taken.As per the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000 private companies will not be taken into account for counting the 20 number of companies audit as specified as per sub-section (1B) of
section 224.

Revathy

Revathy (Querist)
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29 August 2013 Please confirm

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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18 July 2024 Yes, in the context of the ceiling on the maximum number of audits that can be undertaken by a Chartered Accountant (CA) under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, auditing the Balance Sheet of a Private Limited Company, even if there is no Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, would still count towards the total number of audit assignments.

Here’s why:

1. **Definition of Audit Assignment**: According to the Chartered Accountants Act and related regulations, any assignment where a CA is engaged to examine and report on financial statements or records of a company constitutes an audit assignment. This includes auditing the Balance Sheet alone, even if there is no P&L statement.

2. **Ceiling on Audit Assignments**: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) specifies a limit on the maximum number of audits a practicing CA can undertake. This is to ensure that CAs are able to dedicate sufficient time and attention to each audit engagement and maintain quality standards.

3. **Inclusion in Calculation**: When calculating the maximum number of audits, all audit assignments, including audits of Balance Sheets, are considered. Therefore, even if your client’s Private Limited Company did not commence operations and has only a Balance Sheet to audit, this assignment would count towards the total audit engagements undertaken by you during the relevant period.

To summarize, auditing the Balance Sheet of your client’s Private Limited Company will indeed be counted as an audit assignment when calculating the maximum ceiling on audits allowed for a CA. It’s essential to comply with these regulations to ensure adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements set by the ICAI.

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