Audit Excel Checklists
Audit Excel Checklists
Audit Excel Checklists
Client Name
S NO FORMAT CHECKLISTS
I ACCEPTANCE AND CONTINUANCE RELATED
1 Acceptance Checklist
2 Continuance Checklist
II ENGAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION
3 Certificate under Sec 141
4 NOC from the retiring auditor
5 Engagement Letter with ICFR and without ICFR
III UNDERSTANDING OF CLIENT BUSINESS & RISK ASSESSMENT
6 Understanding of client business
7 Factors causing Risk of Material Misstatement
IV AUDIT PLANNING MEMORANDUM
8 Audit Planning Memorandum
V COMPONENT WISE AUDIT PLAN - ASSETS
9 A TO C FIXED ASSETS AUDIT PROGRAM AND REGISTER TEMPLATES
10 INVESTMENTS
11 INVENTORIES
12 REVENUES AND RECEIVABLES
13 CASH BALANCES
14 BANK BALANCES
15 LOANS AND ADVANCES
VI COMPONENT WISE AUDIT PLAN - SHARE CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES
1 SHARE CAPITAL
2 RESERVES AND SURPLUS
3 SECURED LOANS
4 UNSECURED LOANS
5 CURRENT LIABILITIES
6 PROVISION FOR TAXATION
VII COMPONENT WISE AUDIT PLAN - KEY EXPENSES
1 PAYROLL
2 ELECTRICITY
3 RENT AND OTHER MONTHLY EXPENSES
4 OTHER MAJOR EXPENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
VIII TAX DEDUCTION AT SOURCE
1 TDS CHECKLIST
IX GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
1 GST CHECKLIST AS RELEVANT FOR STATUTORY AUDIT
X KEY CHECKLISTS
1 CARO
2 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
3 SCHEDULE III CHECKLIST
4 GOING CONCERN
XI TEMPLATES
1 NOTICE FOR AGM
2 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3 AUDITORS REPORT
4 BS AND PL - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN SCHEDULE III FORMAT
5 NOTES ON ACCOUNTS
6 SAMPLE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
XII GUIDANCE
1 SPECIFIC ASPECTS - ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT IN COMPANIES ACT 2013
2 SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS TO PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES
3 COMPANIES ( AMENDMENT ) ACT 2017
4 INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Prepared by ……………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Reviewed By…………………………………………………………………………………………….Date
This checklist needs to be filled up at the time of Client Acceptance. This includes acceptance of clients
with a track record and newly incorporated enterprises as well. In case of a new entity, the evaluation may
be done with reference to other entities in the same group etc or with reference to the promoters history . In
case of independence, familiarity or advocay threats, the auditor should adopt approriate safeguards in
Objective accepting the engagement or not accept the engagement at all
S NO CRITERIA REMARKS
1 TONE AT THE TOP
a Are there any issues that come to our attention on integrity issues with the entity or its management
Are there any significant matters relating to the reputation of the client including but not limited to business
b practices, litigation, statutory violations, criminal offences etc
c Aggressively low levels of fees expected by the client
2 REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
a Any significant industry trends that are likely to impact the client
b Any specific issues such as debt leverage / single customer / sole supplier / competition threats
c Is the client in a regulated industry subject to policy changes
3 REVIEW OF FINANCIALS
a Do review of financial data indicate any adverse trends that may impact acceptance
b Any qualifications in the audit report that merit attention
c History of frequent / significant changes in Accounting policies
4 AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE ASSESSMENT
a Independence criteria as laid out in the Companies Act is accomplished
b No conflicting services as envisaged in Sec 144 of the Companies Act 2013
c There is no Self review threat on account of other services being performed
d The firm partner / manager do not hold shares in the entity as precribed
e No close relatives of the partner hold key positions in the entity including directorships
f Loans taken / given by the partners vis a vis the entity
g Members of the audit team are not employees of the client
h Recent pecuniary relationships which may impair independence
i Disproportionately large fees from the client vs the total billing of the audit firm
5 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
a Conflict of Interest with any other client of the audit firm
6 PAST AUDITOR COMMUNICATION
a Communication to retiring auditor including reasons for resignation
b Adverse replies if any to the above NOC request have been considered properly
7 HISTORY OF PERSONNEL / PROFESSIONAL CHANGES
a Frequent changes in employees / key personnel / directors
b Frequent changes in auditors / other professionals of the firm
8 TEAM COMPETENCE
Does the audit practice team have the relevant skills , experience and specialisation, if any required to
a handle the engagement
Prepared by ……………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Reviewed By…………………………………………………………………………………………….Date
This checklist needs to be filled up annual before continuing with the present year audit. While the
Companies Act 2013 specifies a period of 5 years from the first appointment, this checklist may still be
completed annually to ensure compliance with aspects prescribed herein . In case of independence,
familiarity or advocay threats, the auditor should adopt approriate safeguards in accepting the engagement
Objective or not accept the engagement at all
S NO CRITERIA REMARKS
1 TONE AT THE TOP
a Are there any issues that come to our attention on integrity issues with the entity or its management
Are there any significant matters relating to the reputation of the client including but not limited to business
b practices, litigation, statutory violations, criminal offences etc
c Aggressively low levels of fees expected by the client
2 REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
a Any significant industry trends that are likely to impact the client
b Any specific issues such as debt leverage / single customer / sole supplier / competition threats
c Is the client in a regulated industry subject to policy changes
3 REVIEW OF FINANCIALS, INTERNAL AUDITS AND OUR PREVIOUS YEAR AUDIT REPORT
a Do review of financial data indicate any adverse trends that may impact acceptance
b Any qualifications in the audit report that merit attention
c Unresolved audit issues that may have become material and significant
d Unresolvd internal audit issues, reduced scope , resignation / change in Internal Audit
e Any adverse remarks in the Board meetings on operations, financials etc
4 AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE ASSESSMENT
a Independence criteria as laid out in the Companies Act is accomplished
b No conflicting services as envisaged in Sec 144 of the Companies Act 2013
c There is no Self review threat on account of other services being performed
d The firm partner / manager do not hold shares in the entity as precribed
e No close relatives of the partner hold key positions in the entity including directorships
f Loans taken / given by the partners vis a vis the entity
g Members of the audit team are not employees of the client
h Recent pecuniary relationships which may impair independence
i Disproportionately large fees from the client vs the total billing of the audit firm
j Can the audit be continued in the context of compulsory under Sec 139 of the Companies Act
k Any need for partner rotation as the partner has serviced the client for too long
5 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
a Conflict of Interest with any other client of the audit firm
6 PAST AUDITOR COMMUNICATION
a Communication to retiring auditor including reasons for resignation
b Adverse replies if any to the above NOC request have been considered properly
7 HISTORY OF PERSONNEL / PROFESSIONAL CHANGES
a Frequent changes in employees / key personnel / directors
b Frequent changes in auditors / other professionals of the firm
8 TEAM COMPETENCE
Does the audit practice team have the relevant skills , experience and specialisation, if any required to
a handle the engagement
Based on a review as above, we recommend continuance of the engagement / discontinuance of the engagement
Prepared by ……………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Reviewed By…………………………………………………………………………………………….Date
CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Firm Name
Client Name
Format # 3 _ Acceptance Certificate - Sec 139 for Company Audits
Created on 1-Apr-18
Next Review Renewal
References Companies Act - Section 139
This letter needs to be submitted to the client before acceptance of the engagement as required under Sec
Objective 139 of the Companies Act
Letter Format
In connection to proposed re-appointment of our firm as Auditors in the forthcoming Annual General
Meeting of your company, we certify the following as true and correct:
a. Our firm is eligible for appointment and is not disqualified for appointment under the Companies Act,
2013 (the Act), the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and the rules or regulations made thereunder;
b. The proposed appointment is as per the term provided under the Act.
c. The proposed appointment is within the limits laid down by the Act under Clause (g) of Sub-section
(3) of Section 141of the Act.
d. We confirm that there are no proceedings against our firm or any partner of the firm with respect to
professional matters of conduct
Or
We confirm that the following proceedings against our firm or any partner of the firm with respect to
professional matters of conduct is true and correct ( give Mem no, Name and details of proceedings)
Prepared by ……………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Reviewed By…………………………………………………………………………………………….Date
Letter Signed By ………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Provided further that before such appointment is made, the written consent of the auditor to such
appointment, and a certificate from him or it that the appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the
i conditions as may be prescribed, shall be obtained from the auditor:
Provided also that the certificate shall also indicate whether the auditor satisfies the criteria provided in
ii section 141
Provided also that the company shall inform the auditor concerned of his or its appointment, and also file a
notice of such appointment with the Registrar within fifteen days of the meeting in which the auditor is
iii appointed.
# 4 _ Engagement Letter format where Auditor is required / not required to report on Internal
Format Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting
Created on 1-Apr-18
Next Review Next Year
References SA 210 and
Issuance ICAI
of an Pronouncement
Engagement Letter on Letter format
Objective to the Client
Letter Format
1. The final position is as under : As per Notification dated 13th Jun 2017 read with corrigendum dated 13th July 2017
Chapter X, clause (i) of sub-section (3) of section 143 shall not apply to a private company:-
(i) which is a one person company or a small company; or
(ii) which has turnover less than rupees fifty crores as per latest audited financial statement and ( see note -
corrigendum below ) which has aggregate borrowings from banks or financial institutions or any body
corporate at any point of time during the
2. In addition to the above clause, the notification also states as under which is to be emphasised
“2A. The exceptions, modifications and adaptations provided in column (3) of the aforesaid Table shall be applicable to a
private company which has not committed a default in filing its financial statements under section 137 of the said Act or
annual return under section 92 of the said Act with the Registrar.”.
3. Notes : Corrigendum : MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS CORRIGENDUM New Delhi, the 13th July, 2017 S.O. 2218(E).—
In the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part
II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide G.S.R. 583(E), dated the 13th June, 2017 at page 4, in
paragraph number 5, in the Table, in the column (3), in item (ii), for the words ‘‘statement or’’ read ‘‘statement and’’
Note 2 : Circular dated 25th July, 2017 It has been provided in the Circular that it is hereby
clarified that the exemption shall be applicable for those audit reports in respect of financial statements
pertaining to financial year, commencing on or after 1st April,2016, which are made on or after the date of
the said notification
Letter Format
To CA
Chartered Accountants
…………………..
In connection with the above referred matter, we have received a letter of appointment as Statutory
Auditors of ………………. For the year ended March 31, 2018
We have been informed that you were the Statutory Auditors for the previous year ending on ……………
Kindly request you to intimate us in writing as to whether you have any objection professional or
otherwise, which might warrant us not to accept the appointment.
We would be very much obliged if you can let us know your objection or otherwise within …….. days
and oblige. Your early response will be highly appreciated.
Thanking You,
For …………………….
Chartered Accountants
CA. ………………
Partner
Firm Name
Client Name
Format # 6 _ Understanding of the Clients Business
Created on 1-Apr-18
Next Review Renewal
References Company Related Information and discussions with the management
Understanding of the Clients business is fundamental to appreciating Risks involved in the audit of
Objective financial statements and to enable audit emphasis on relevant aspects of the client
S NO CRITERIA REMARKS
1 BASIC DATA
2 OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
3 INDUSTRY DYNAMICS
4 ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
4 KEY LAWS AND REGULATIONS IMPACTING CLIENT BUSINESS
Firm Name
Client Name
Format # 7 _Assessment of Risk of Material misstatement
Created on 1-Apr-18
Next Review Renewal
References
Review of the below mentioned factors will be important to assess and determine whether there is likelihood
of Risks of Material mistatement . This will determine the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures to
Objective be performed and the team to be deployed
S NO CRITERIA REMARKS
S NO GENERAL AND GROUP RELATED REMARKS
Tone at the Top - Management views on Ethical business behaviour
Significant Related Party transactions
Complex capital structure charterised by cross holdings
Adverse media reports entity , related, group concerns, promoters & others charged with governance
Adverse events , natural / otherwise which have impacted the entity - loss / theft / fires / floods etc
S NO MARKET RELATED REMARKS
Highly dynamic or volatile industry conditions
Competition Conditions
Dependance on Key Customers
New products or locations proposed by the Company
S NO PERSONNEL RELATED REMARKS
Replacements / Joining / Exits of key personnel of the entity
Quality of personnel engaged in Financial and Management reporting in the entity
Performance and Result linked employee / top management incentive plans
S NO INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL AUDIT REMARKS
Nature of IT environment and robustness of controls
Standard Operating Procedures, Segregation of Duties and Delegation of Powers
Significant issues indicating internal control weaknesses
Any significant issues in Internal Audit reports
Management Assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and significant weaknesses
Whistle blower and Fraud reporting protocols
Any Frauds discovered during the period
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
S NO FINANCIAL STATEMENT TRANSACTIONS REMARKS
Significant forex transactions and exposures
History of significant audit adjustments or misstatements
Significant management / accounting estimates
Status of pending litigation
Management awareness and strategies to mitigate Fraud Risks
Significant contingent liabilities / off balance sheet items
Any other issues
Based on a review as above, we determine the Assessment of Risk as High / Medium / Low
Prepared by ……………………………………………………………………………………………Date
Reviewed By…………………………………………………………………………………………….Date
CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Firm Name
Client Name
Format #8 _ Audit Planning Memorandum
Created on 1-Apr-18
Next Review Renewal
References
Objective The APM lists the risks, materiality, team and other aspects relevant to the audit
1 ENGAGEMENT SCOPE Discussion by Report by
a Statutory Audit
b Limited Review
e Tax Audit
d GST Audit Audit
e Transfer Pricing
f Specific certifications under Companies Act , other legislations
2 COVERAGE OF AUDIT
a Entity By Us
b Parent By Us By other auditor
c Subsidiaries By Us By other auditor
d Associates By Us By other auditor
e Entities abroad By Us By other auditor
6 MATERIALITY THRESHOLD
a Balance Sheet Items
b Profit and Loss Account items
c Statutory Compliances
d Threshold items
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
B ADDITIONS E/OC C RO V PD
ü ü ü
1 Obtain the total list of additions during the year
Are the additions in line with the approved Capital Budget for the
2 year, if any
3 For a sample of additions , check the following
4 Is the Purchase authorised by the relevant approval authority
5 Original invoices
6 In the name of the entity
7 Amount is matched
8 Taxes and Duties are considered correctly
9 Capitalised on date put to use
10 In case of ready to use assets, capitalised on date of purchase
Enquire from the staff if any new assets have been put to use. If
so, trace such assets to the Fixed Assets register and the GL to
ensure that no assets have been excluded from capitalisation or
11 charged directly to revenue
C DELETIONS E/OC C RO V PD
ü ü ü
1 Obtain the total list of assets deleted due to sale / other disposal
2 Is the disposal authorised by the relevant approval authority
3 In case of write off , is the same properly authorised
4 In case of sale, is the sale properly authorised
Has a Sale invoice been raised and approved and related tax
5 compliances ensured
Enquire from the staff if any assets have ceased to exist. If so,
ensure that such assets are removed from the asset register and
6 the books of account
Has the Accumulated depreciation on the sale been considered
7 properly and the Profit / loss been accounted correctly
Where new assets have been purchased on exchange of old
assets, ensure that the disposal and the new asset are properly
8 accounted for
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
ü
Review Fixed assets capitalised during the year to ensure that no
1 revenue expenses have been capitalised
Review the Repairs and Maintenance account to ensure that no
2 capital expenses are expensed to Revenue
Review with the management and staff if there are any idle
1 /inactive assets
Review if any assets are obsolete and ensure that the provisions
for the same are properly recorded in the books of accounts of the
2 entity
In case of impaired assets (line of production not used etc) how
does the management assess the carrying value and the provision
3 for impairment
H DEPRECIATION E/OC C RO V PD
ü
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component Fixed Assets C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
References Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
J REVALUATION E/OC C RO V PD
ü ü
1 Have any assets been revalued during the year
2 Has the Revaluation Reserve been created
3 Relevant disclosures are made
In case of sale of an asset, the balance in the Revaln Reserve has
4 been adjusted at the time of sale
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Are all assets insured for their replacement value , all insurance
2 policies should be sighted and recorded
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKING
PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU
USE TO REAL LIFE CLIENT
SITUATIONS
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKING
PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU
USE TO REAL LIFE CLIENT
SITUATIONS
31.3.2014 Value to
Years Annual Dep Dep upto Net Block be depreciated
20.00 47,500 750,630 249,370 249,370
20.00 47,500 703,130 296,870 296,870
20.00 47,500 655,630 344,370 344,370
20.00 47,500 608,130 391,870 391,870
20.00 47,500 560,630 439,370 439,370
20.00 47,500 513,130 486,870 486,870
20.00 47,500 459,774 540,226 540,226
20.00 47,500 412,274 587,726 587,726
20.00 47,500 364,774 635,226 635,226
20.00 47,500 317,274 682,726 682,726
20.00 47,500 269,774 730,226 730,226
20.00 47,500 222,274 777,726 777,726
20.00 47,500 173,212 826,788 826,788
20.00 47,500 125,712 874,288 874,288
20.00 47,500 78,212 921,788 921,788
20.00 47,500 30,712 969,288 969,288
1,000,000
The number If a technical If there is a The residual The residual
of years as advise has technical value is value as per
precribed by been received advise that 5% as per Tech advise
CA 2013 for for the useful the CA 2013 can be
the particular life enter the management enter this enter this
cateogry of number of has decided to in the boxed in the boxed
assets is to be years here follow for cell below cell below
entered here else you can determining else the value
leave a blank the number itself can be
or enter the of years, the entered
CA 2013 tech advice
years years to be
considered
else CA 2013
will be considered
5%
2013 Act Tech Adv Years to be 2013 Act Tech Adv
No of Years No of Years considered Res Val 5% Res Val
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
13.00 12.00 12.00 50,000 20,000.00
If there is a This is the If the number If there are
technical number of of years no
advise that years since elapsed has remaining
the the date of already years, then
management acquisition exceeded the the entire
has decided to upto life as per CA Net Block
follow for April 1, 2014 2013 this should be
determining For assets value will be written off
the Residual capitalised zero else except for
value the on or after there will be a the residual
tech advice April 1, 2014 remaining life value, else
years to be the new CA for this we the rate
considered Act will apply use the years as derived
else CA 2013 and no to be in the
will be considered transitional considered previous
working will column which column
apply is either the is used to
This is illustr CA 13 useful calculate the
in the last life or the depreciation
row technical for the year
advise useful
The New Companies Act 2013 required Depreciation to be reworked based on remaining useful life of the assets
workings . The formula ( power ) as well as the workings for reaching the Residual Value for Rs 20000 is illustrate
Transitional Depreciation
Depreciation Working
Value to be depreciated
Years to be considered
Residual value to be considered
Rate to be applied
aining useful life of the assets . The below is the logic for WDV
Value for Rs 20000 is illustrated
7 7
15 15
8 8
8 7
50,000 50,000
50,000 20,000
350,485 350,485
8 7
20,000 20,000
30.1% 33.57%
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKING
PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU
USE TO REAL LIFE CLIENT
SITUATIONS
Illustration
CA 2013
migraton
Asset type Asset Description Supplier Invoice Date date
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M 1-Apr-14
P&M
P&M
P&M
P&M
P&M
P&M
P&M
Actual The rate under Enter the Enter the Enter the
Date of Cos Act 1956 Cost as accumulated Net Block
Capitalisation to be capitalised depreciation Value here
entered here Value here Value here
for all assets
CA 1956 31.3.2014
Date of Cap Rate applied Gross Block Dep upto Net Block
1-Apr-98 13.91% 1,000,000 908,958 91,042
1-Apr-99 13.91% 1,000,000 894,248 105,752
1-Apr-00 13.91% 1,000,000 877,161 122,839
1-Apr-01 13.91% 1,000,000 857,313 142,687
1-Apr-02 13.91% 1,000,000 834,258 165,742
1-Apr-03 13.91% 1,000,000 807,478 192,522
1-Apr-04 13.91% 1,000,000 776,372 223,628
1-Apr-05 13.91% 1,000,000 740,239 259,761
1-Apr-06 13.91% 1,000,000 698,268 301,732
1-Apr-07 13.91% 1,000,000 649,515 350,485
1-Apr-08 13.91% 1,000,000 592,886 407,114
1-Apr-09 13.91% 1,000,000 527,106 472,894
1-Apr-10 13.91% 1,000,000 450,698 549,302
1-Apr-11 13.91% 1,000,000 361,945 638,055
31-Mar-12 13.91% 1,000,000 258,851 741,149
31-Mar-13 13.91% 1,000,000 139,100 860,900
15-Apr-14 1,000,000
15-Apr-15 1,000,000
15-Apr-16 1,000,000
15-Apr-17 1,000,000
15-Apr-18 1,000,000
15-Apr-19 1,000,000
15-Apr-20 1,000,000
If the asset to be The number If a technical If there is a The residual
depreciated was of years as advise has technical value is
acquired before precribed by been received advise that 5% as per
the CA 2013 for for the useful the CA 2013
commencement the particular life enter the management enter this
of the new Act, cateogry of number of has decided to in the boxed
the Net Block is assets is to be years here follow for cell below
to be considered entered here else you can determining
for depreciation leave a blank the number
or enter the of years, the
CA 2013 tech advice
years years to be
considered
else CA 2013
will be considered
5%
Value to 2013 Act Tech Adv Years to be 2013 Act
be depreciated No of Years No of Years considered Res Val 5%
91,042 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
105,752 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
122,839 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
142,687 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
165,742 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
192,522 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
223,628 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
259,761 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
301,732 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
350,485 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
407,114 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
472,894 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
549,302 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
638,055 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
741,149 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
860,900 15.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
1,000,000 13.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
1,000,000 13.00 12.00 12.00 50,000
1,000,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 50,000
1,000,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 50,000
1,000,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 50,000
1,000,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 50,000
1,000,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 50,000
The residual If there is a This is the If the number If there are
value as per technical number of of years no
Tech advise advise that years since elapsed has remaining
can be the the date of already years, then
enter this management acquisition exceeded the the entire
in the boxed has decided to upto life as per CA Net Block
cell below follow for April 1, 2014 2013 this should be
else the value determining For assets value will be written off
itself can be the Residual capitalised zero else except for
entered value the on or after there will be a the residual
tech advice April 1, 2014 remaining life value, else
years to be the new CA for this we the Power
considered Act will apply use the years formula
else CA 2013 and no to be should be
will be considered transitional considered calculated
working will column which
apply is either the
This is illustr CA 13 useful
in the last life or the
row technical
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Ensure compliance with Section 143 (1) (c) - Where the company
not being an investment company or a banking company, whether
so much of the assets of the company as consist of shares,
debentures and other securities have been sold at a price less than
4 that at which they were purchased by the company;
In case of sale of investments trace the realisation of sale
5 proceeds and ensure profit or loss on sale is accounted properly ü
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
E VALUATION
Have current investments been valued at lower of cost or market
1 value ü
In case of non quoted investments whether based on the latest
financial statements of the investee is there any dimunition in
2 carrying value
In case of dimunition in value of long term investments ( not
being temporary in nature ), have these been charged off to
3 revenue ü
Provided that the company may hold any shares in its subsidiary
company in the name of any nominee or nominees of the
company, if it is necessary to do so, to ensure that the number of
members of the subsidiary company is not reduced below the
2 statutory limit.
OTHERS
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component Investments C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186 PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Number as 13 onwards
013_Inventories
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component Revenues and Receivables C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
1 Ensure that debit notes and credit notes are accounted based on
a Proper Rationale for the same
b Correct value
c Approved by a relevant authority
d Backed by written approvals for the same
Ensure that debit and credit notes are not accounted back to back
2 to improve the aging of debts outstanding
G BALANCE CONFIRMATIONS E/OC C RO V PD
ü
1 Circularise Balance confirmations directly to customers
Review all variances in account balances vs customer
2 confirmation and reasons therefor
Ensure that adjustment entries are booked to reflect the correct
3 position in the entity's records
Investigate all material variances and report to management for
4 appropriate action
Tabulate Value and Volume of confirmations sent, Balance
5 confirmations received as well as the discrepancies if any
If balances have not been circularised , the same may need to be
6 cognised for disclosure purposes, if felt relevant
H AGING OF RECEIVABLES E/OC C RO V PD
ü
1 Ensure that the system reports on aging are accurate
The disclosure of the aged receivables from the due date is
2 accurate
3 Test check with reference to few cases to confirm the aging
Ensure that debit and credit notes are not accounted back to back
4 to improve the aging of debts outstanding
I PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS E/OC C RO V PD
ü ü
Review all old receivables and consider necessary provisions for
1 the same in the financial statements
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Ensure that multiple supplier accounts are not created for the
same vendor thereby causing advances to be booked in one
account and payments for supplies received routed through
another account, causing the amount to be paid twice to the
d supplier
F ADVANCES TO EMPLOYEES E/OC C RO V PD
a Advances should be in accordance with the company policy
Ensure that the recoveries are regular and as per the approvals
b and that advances are promptly adjusted
c Review all pending advances
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
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Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component RESERVES AND SURPLUS C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
d Other aspects
K SCHEDULE III PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURE E/OC C RO V PD
ü
Ensure that the items are properly disclosed as required under
Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013 ( see separate
checklist ) This includes classification as Short Term and Long
a Term and other current liabilities
L CARO Compliance E/OC C RO V PD
a Ensure compliance with CARO ( see separate checklist )
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Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component UNSECURED LOANS C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, Register of Charges PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
ü
Ensure that the items are properly disclosed as required under
Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013 ( see separate
checklist ) This includes classification as Short Term and Long
1 Term and other current liabilities
K CARO Compliance E/OC C RO V PD
1 Ensure compliance with CARO ( see separate checklist )
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Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component CURRENT LIABILITIES C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, Register of Charges PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Review payments after year end and till the date of completion of
audit to examine the value of liabilities which have been
subsequently paid out. This will enable identification of excess
liabilities not backed by underlying transactions which are carried
in the financial statements or transactions which require accrual
1 as at the year end
H CUT OFF TESTING E/OC C RO V PD
ü
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component CURRENT LIABILITIES C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, Register of Charges PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Prepared by
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Reviewed
by…………………………………………………………..
CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component PROVISION FOR TAXATION C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Prepared by
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Reviewed
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component PROFIT AND LOSS ITEMS - PAYROLL C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Prepared by
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component PROFIT AND LOSS ITEMS - POWER C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Prepared by
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Reviewed
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component PROFIT AND LOSS ITEMS - RENT C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
1 Ensure that TDS on rent is correct and remitted within due dates
F SCHEDULE III PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURE
Ensure that the items are properly disclosed as required under
Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013 ( see separate
1 checklist )
Prepared by
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Reviewed
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component PROFIT AND LOSS ITEMS - OTHER EXPENSES C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
Accounting Standards and Auditing Standards , Schedule III,
References Companies Act - Section 186, CARO, PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
Prepared by
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Reviewed
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component TAX DEDUCTIONS AT SOURCE C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
References Income tax Act 1961 PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
This checklist is relevant when there are high volume of transactions attracting TDS
A Key Assertions E/OC C RO V PD WP ref Exceptions
The Company has deducted tax on all cases where such TDS is
1 applicable
2 The Company has deducted tax at the applicable rate
Lower rates have been applied only where there are concessional
3 certificates
4 The amount collected has been remitted before due date
B Step 1 - Identificaiton of ommisisons
Take all creditors as per the Trial Balance including Nil Value
1 Balances
Peruse Cash book for parties paid directly without liability
2 accounting
3 Prepare a consolidated list of 1 and 2 above
4 Sort the list in descending order of value
Discuss with management and classify the vendors as materials,
5 services or both
Test check if what is stated by the management is correct by
6 review of few invoices
7 Eliminate Materials related vendors
8 Obtain PAN numbers of services and both vendors
Check if the PAN numbers feature in the e tds returns filed by the
9 management
10 Get a list of parties which do not feature in the e tds return
11 Review if these are genuine cases where TDS does not apply
C Step 2 - Application of rates
Check if the rates correcpond to the categories of payments - eg.
1 Professionals, contractors etc
Check if concessional certificates are available where the
2 standard rates have not been applied
D COVERAGE
1 192 ‑ Salary
2 193 ‑ Interest on securities
3 194 ‑ Dividends
4 194A -Interest other than Interest on other securities
5 194 B – lottery / crossword winnings
6 194 BB – horse race winnings
7 194C – Contractors and sub-contractors
8 194 D – insurance commission
9 194 E – non resident sportsmen / associations
10 194 EE – deposit under NSS
11 194 F – repurchase of units by mutual fund / UTI
12 194 G – commission on sale of lottery tickets
13 194 H – commission, brokerage etc.
14 194 I – rent
15 194 J – professional fees
16 194 K – income in respect of units
17 194 L – compensation on acquisition of capital asset
18 195 ‑ Other sums.
19 195 A – income payable net of tax
20 196 A – income in respect of units of non residents
21 196 B – income from units
196 C – income from foreign currency bonds or shares of
22 Indian Company
23 196 D – income of foreign institutional investors from securities
E RETURN FILING
1 Ensure that all deductions are
Client E/OC Existence or occurrence.
Component TAX DEDUCTIONS AT SOURCE C Completeness
Done by RO Rights & Obligations
Reviewed By V Valuation or Allocation.
References Income tax Act 1961 PD Presentation and disclosure
Year 2019-20
These are the audit procedures that are relevant to most entities, the same may be enhanced / reduced as may be applicable to the client
This checklist is relevant when there are high volume of transactions attracting TDS
a Remitted
b Returns filed for the correct amount
c Returns filed on / before due date
Prepared by
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CA Sripriya Kumar | A Smart CA Initiative