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Corporate affairs ministry bats for effective cost audits to curb corporate frauds

CFO News

Corporate Affairs Ministry highlights the importance of cost audits in preventing manipulation by companies, such as misleading banks and evading taxes like GST. Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 is crucial for monitoring cost records.

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Independent audit requirements for a nonprofit

The Charity CFO

The word audit can invoke instant fear and dread. Whether it’s an IRS audit, external audit, or even an internal audit, the process can feel burdensome and worrying. Contrary to popular belief, most audits are not conducted to detect a problem. Should My Nonprofit Obtain an Independent Audit?

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NFRA's first annual inspection of key audit firms to start by April

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The regulator will also gauge the Big Five's compliance with the suggestions made in its December 2023 reports in which it had flagged deficiencies in their work processes, including on non-audit services that they provide to the same companies of which they are the statutory auditors, one of the persons said.

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A finance leader's guide for successful audit

Future CFO

In today's fast-paced world, creating an effective audit procedure is critical for companies to remain competitive and adhere to evolving regulations. Through this, companies can be certain their audits are completed accurately and quickly. The post A finance leader's guide for successful audit appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Over 30 lakh audit reports filed on Income Tax Department portal

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The Income Tax Department's e-filing portal received over 30 lakh audit reports by September 30, according to the tax authority of India. The department expressed gratitude to taxpayers and tax experts for their timely compliance.

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Audit coverage of AI-related risks expected to grow, Gartner says

Future CFO

Chief audit executives expect audit coverage of artificial intelligence-related risks will grow as organisations race to adopt the technological advancement , according to a Gartner study. Half of the top six risks with the greatest increase in audit coverage are AI-related."

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Why You May Need an Audit – and What You Should Get Instead

The Charity CFO

Does the idea of a financial audit on your nonprofit leave you feeling nervous? For many nonprofits, a full financial audit can help ensure the accuracy of their financial recordkeeping. Luckily, not all financial situations require an audit. In some cases, a state may have no requirement for an audit.