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16.21 Audit and Assurance: Is assurance is audit?

Audit and Assurance   Audit and Assurance  are related concepts but are not the same thing. Assurance is a broader term that encompasses various activities aimed at providing confidence to stakeholders regarding the reliability, accuracy, and compliance of information. It involves evaluating and expressing an opinion or conclusion on a subject matter, which could be… Read More »

What is the difference between statutory audit and tax audit?

Statutory Audit and Tax Audit    Tax audit and Statutory audit are two distinct types of audits conducted for different purposes. Statutory audit Statutory audit aims to verify a company’s financial statements to ensure they present a true and fair view of its financial position. It is a legal requirement under the Companies Act, 2013,… Read More »

What is the difference between Statutory Audit and Cost Audit?

Statutory Audit Vs Cost Audit    Statutory Audit and Cost Audit are two distinct types of financial audits with different purposes and legal requirements. Statutories audit are a mandatory audit conducted in accordance with the law for all companies in India. Its objective is to verify that a company’s financial statements provide a true and… Read More »

What is the difference between a cost audit and an internal audit?

Difference between a cost audit and an internal audit Cost audit and internal audit are two different types of audits that serve different purposes. Cost audit is a type of audit that focuses on verifying the cost accounting records of a company to ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and other regulatory requirements. The main… Read More »