The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Chairperson, Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, has reported substantial progress in India's company auditing standards over the last three to four years. While acknowledging overall improvements, he stressed the ongoing need for better communication and accountability between auditors, board members, and audit committees to prevent corporate failures. The NFRA is actively working to bridge these gaps through investigations, enforcement actions, and new capacity-building initiatives for auditors and governance professionals.
The auditing landscape in India has seen significant improvement over the past three to four years, according to Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between auditors, board members, and audit commit
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FAQ :
Yes, according to NFRA Chairperson Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, Indian company auditing has seen significant improvements over the past three to four years.
The NFRA, or National Financial Reporting Authority, was established in October 2018 under the Companies Act to oversee auditing and accounting standards in India.
Key areas for improvement include enhancing two-way communication between auditors and those charged with governance (like audit committees), and increasing sensitivity and accountability among auditors and board members.
The NFRA is issuing orders against lapses, sensitising auditors and board members, and collaborating with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to launch capacity-building courses for audit committee members and auditors.
Investigations into cases like DHFL and Café Coffee Day show that systemic failures occurred when auditors repeatedly overlooked critical issues, highlighting the need for early red flag identification.