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What is internal audit?

Definition of Internal audit: This is a process of evaluating and reviewing an organization’s operations. It is including its internal controls, risk management, financial and accounting systems, and compliance with laws and regulations. The primary objective of internal audit is to provide independent and objective assurance to the organization’s management and stakeholders.  That the organization’s… Read More »

What is the difference between statutory and non-statutory audit?

Statutory and non-Statutory Audit Statutory audit and non-statutory audit are two types of audits that serve different purposes. A statutory audits is a legally required audit that is performed to ensure that a company’s financial statements are accurate and comply with applicable accounting standards and laws. This type of audit is typically conduct by an… 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 objective of tax audit?

Tax Audit   Tax audit is a process mandatory by the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, designed to verify the accuracy of an individual or business’s financial records and tax returns. It is an examination of income and tax deductions to ensure that taxpayers comply with applicable tax laws. The tax audit serves as a… Read More »

What are the features of auditing?

Auditing features Auditing features, The features of auditing encompass the following aspects: Independence: Auditing should maintain independence to guarantee an unbiased and impartial audit process, unaffected by external pressures or biases. Systematic Approach: Auditing should be conduct systematically and methodically, covering all relevant aspects of the audited entity to ensure comprehensive evaluation. Objectivity and Impartiality: Auditors… 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 »