CA Firm's Re 1 Audit Fee Sparks Nationwide Debate on Audit Standards and Professional Ethics



Quick Summary
A Chartered Accountancy firm, Chandra Gupta & Associates, has been appointed as the statutory auditor for a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) after bidding just Re 1. This unprecedented move, which saw 43 firms participate in the tender, has sparked a nationwide debate among auditing professionals and experts. Concerns have been raised about whether such a low fee could compromise the quality of the audit and professional ethics within the industry.

In an unprecedented move that has taken the Indian auditing world by surprise, Chandra Gupta Associates, a leading Chartered Accountancy firm, has secured the statutory audit contract for Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Private Limited, a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (N
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Broadcasts
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
BEST VALUE
2 YEAR PLAN
3,499
(Inclusive of GST)
1 YEAR PLAN
1,999
(Inclusive of GST)
View all CCI PRO benfits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience.

FAQ :

Chandra Gupta & Associates, a Chartered Accountancy firm, secured the statutory audit contract.

They submitted a nominal bid of just Re 1.

A total of 43 firms from across India participated in the tender.

Experts and professionals are concerned that such a low fee could compromise audit quality and undermine professional ethics.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) issues recommended fee guidelines, but these are not legally binding. Firms are permitted to bid below these recommended fees.

Experts warn that sustained undervaluation could lead to compromised financial oversight and an erosion of professional standards.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Click here to Login and post comments    OR



More »


Popular News





CCI Pro