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Posted on 04 December 2024
The Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, govern the appointment and rotation of statutory auditors. Eligibility and Rotation
1. *Eligibility*: The audit firm can continue as statutory auditors until the end of their term (2014-2025), provided they meet the eligibility criteria under the Companies Act, 2013.
2. *Rotation*: Since the company's borrowings exceeded ₹50 crores in October 2024, the rotation requirement under the Companies Act, 2013, is triggered.
The audit firm cannot be re-appointed for another term of five years from 2025.
Appointment of New Auditor
1. *New Auditor*: The company must appoint a new auditor for a term of five years, starting from 2025.
2. *Transition*: The existing audit firm will continue until the end of their term (2025). The new auditor will take over from the next financial year (2025-2026). Key Takeaways - The audit firm can continue until the end of their term (2025). -
Due to the increase in borrowings, the company must appoint a new auditor for a term of five years, starting from 2025. -
The new auditor will take over from the next financial year (2025-2026).