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The Centre is examining a landmark relaxation that could exempt India's smallest companies from mandatory statutory audits-a move that would mark the first major reconsideration of audit requirements since the Companies Act was revamped. According to officials aware of the discussions, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is likely to allow companies with an annual turnover of up to Rs 1 crore to opt out of statutory audits. The proposed change, expected to be placed before Parliament in the
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is considering allowing companies with an annual turnover of up to Rs 1 crore to opt out of mandatory statutory audits.
The proposed change is expected to be placed before Parliament in the upcoming Winter Session.
Officials believe that audits for micro-enterprises rarely uncover material discrepancies, offer limited value relative to the compliance burden, and the cost disproportionately affects very small businesses.
Currently, every incorporated entity, regardless of size or type, is required to appoint an auditor and undergo a statutory audit each financial year.
Yes, some in the accounting community are concerned that aligning the exemption with the tax-audit threshold could create a 'compliance vacuum' and weaken oversight on financial reporting quality.
The article mentions a Rs 1 crore threshold for tax audits under the Income Tax Act, which is being considered for alignment with the proposed statutory audit exemption.
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