Rotation of auditors

An individual who was an auditor for a listed company and completed his term.
The same individual joined in the partnership firm which is going to be appointed as auditor in the same listed company. thus the firm is eligible as auditor or not.
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This discussion addresses the eligibility of a partnership firm to audit a listed company when one of its partners is an individual who previously served as the company's auditor and has completed their term. The core question revolves around whether the firm can be appointed, considering the partner's prior role and potential conflicts of interest. The conversation highlights the rules regarding consecutive terms for audit firms.

A partnership firm can be eligible for re-appointment for two consecutive terms of 5 years i.e, 10 years
Thank you Mr.sourav for your answer but can u please read the query again.
Yes he will be eligible for re appointment
The firm is not eligible to be the auditor of the partnership because he is already a partner of the business, that's self interest if he is appointed by the business.

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