This discussion clarifies the scope of document authorisation a Tax Consultant can provide. It addresses whether they can certify unaudited balance sheets and those for small banking loans, as well as small project reports. The response indicates that a Tax Consultant can certify a balance sheet based on their examination of the company's books and records.
16 October 2021
What type of documents can be authorized by a Tax Consultant? Can he certify unaudited balance sheet, balance sheet for small banking loans (say upto 2 lakh), small project reports (say upto 5 lakh)?
16 October 2021
He can Certify balance sheet as: Based on our examination, and the information and explanations given to us, we report that the Statement is in agreement with the books of account and other records of the Company as produced to us for our examination.
For project report see the link. https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/signing-of-project-report-for-bank-finance-522100.asp