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1.) Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities

Understand and prepare Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities with this 1st edition (2025) by CA. Kamal Garg Spanning 472 pages, the book offers practical insights into accounting principles, disclosures, and regulatory requirements tailored to proprietorships, partnerships, and other non-corporate structures. ISBN: 978-93-4808-065-3 | Bharat Publishers

Chapter Number Description
DIVISION I Accounting Standards
Chapter 1 Accounting Standards for Non-Corporate Entities
Chapter 2 Gist of Accounting Standards and Exemptions Thereunder
DIVISION II Financial Statements of Sole-Proprietorship
Chapter 3 Basic Features of Financial Statements of Sole Proprietorship Concerns
Chapter 4 Specimen Financial Statements for Sole Proprietorship Concern
Chapter 5 Specimen notes to the financial statements regarding significant accounting policies for Sole Proprietorship Concern
DIVISION III Financial Statements of Partnership Firms
Chapter 6 Basic Features of Financial Statements of Partnership Firms
Chapter 7 Specimen Financial Statements for Partnership Firm
Chapter 8 Specimen Notes to the Financial Statements Regarding Significant Accounting Policies for Partnership Firms
DIVISION IV Financial Statements of HUF
Chapter 9 Basic Features of Financial Statements of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
Chapter 10 Specimen Financial Statements for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
Chapter 11 Specimen Notes to the Financial Statements Regarding Significant Accounting Policies for HUF
DIVISION V Financial Statements of NPOs
Chapter 12 Basic Features of Financial Statements of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
Chapter 13 Specimen Financial Statements for Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
Chapter 14 Specimen Notes to the Financial Statements Regarding Significant Accounting Policies for NPOs
DIVISION VI Accounting Standards Disclosure Checklist
Chapter 15 Checklists of Accounting Standards
Chapter 16 Commonly Observed AS Based Non-Compliances in Financial Statements to be Watchful for
DIVISION VII Miscellaneous
Chapter 17 Accounting Treatment for MAT Credit
Chapter 18 Expenditure Incurred During Construction Period
Chapter 19 Cash Flow Statement
Chapter 20 Construction Contracts
Chapter 21 Reporting under MSMED Act, 2006

2.) Company Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account

Grab the latest edition (12th, Edition 2025) of ‘Company Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account under Accounting Standards & Schedule III (For the F.Y. 2024-25)‘ authored by CA. Kamal Garg, published by Bharat Publishers. With 1176 pages, this comprehensive guide covers various topics including Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Checklists of Accounting Standards, and more. For a limited period, avail a flat 25% discount along with Free Shipping. ISBN: 978-81-1956-523-8.

Contents at a Glance:

This comprehensive guide on financial reporting and accounting under the Companies Act, 2013, covers essential topics for professionals, auditors, and students. It is structured into six key divisions:

Division 1: Accounts of Companies and Board of Directors Report

  • Detailed discussion on statutory registers, financial reporting, internal audits, and approval/adoption of accounts.

  • Includes chapters on the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), accounting standards, and handling financial statements.

Division 2: Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020

  • A complete checklist and analysis of the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020.

Division 3: Financial Reporting

  • In-depth exploration of Schedule III under the Companies Act, 2013, accounting standards, fixed assets, investments, reserves, contingent liabilities, and profit/loss accounts.

  • Special focus on financial instruments, derivatives, and cash flow statements.

Division 4: Depreciation

  • Covers depreciation provisions, practical illustrations, and comparisons of schedules under different Acts.

Division 5: Checklists of Accounting Standards

  • Comprehensive checklists to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Division 6: Practice Pointers

  • Insights into common non-compliances, practical issues, and specimen financial statements under accounting standards.

Additional Features:

Includes FAQs, practical updates, illustrative examples, and formulas for ratio computations. This guide is an indispensable resource for mastering financial reporting and accounting practices.

3.) Red Flags Compendium Practical Case Studies in Forensic Accounting & Corporate Fraud Investigation

Get the latest “Red Flags Compendium: Practical Case Studies in Forensic Accounting & Corporate Fraud Investigation” (1st Edition, 2025) by CA Kamal Garg, published by Bharat Publishers. This 568-page guide provides expert insights into forensic accounting and fraud detection. ISBN: 978-93-4808-089-9. Order now!

Chapter Number Description Page Number
Preface 7
Detailed Contents 13
Chapter 1 Red Flags in Forensic Accounting and Investigation – An Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Material Business Changes 4
Chapter 3 Scale of Operations of a Company 8
Chapter 4 Complex Transaction Structures 12
Chapter 5 Predominance of Cash Transactions 16
Chapter 6 Registered Office of the Company 20
Chapter 7 Foreign Entity Connections and Potential Non-Compliance with FEMA 24
Chapter 8 Team Competency and Presence for Financial as well as Operations related matters 29
Chapter 9 Director Disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 33
Chapter 10 Director Disqualification Due to Non-Filing of Financial Statements by Connected Entities 38
Chapter 11 Frequent Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel 44
Chapter 12 Name Sake Directors 49
Chapter 13 Frequent Changes in Auditors and Auditor Independence 54
Chapter 14 Large Number of Related or Connected Entities 60
Chapter 15 Materially Adverse Information Identified through Public Domain Searches 65
Chapter 16 Promoters and Connected Entities Marked as Wilful Defaulters by Banks and Financial Institutions 70
Chapter 17 Corporate and Bank Guarantees Issued to Related Parties and Third Parties 75
Chapter 18 Unconfirmed Balances of Debtors, Creditors, Loans, and Advances 80
Chapter 19 High-Value Receipts and Payments during the Look-Back Period 85
Chapter 20 Legal and Professional Fees as a Potential Red Flag Indicator 90
Chapter 21 Kickbacks in Procurement Contracts 95
Chapter 22 Discrepancies Between Claims and Asset Values of the Corporate Debtor 100
Chapter 23 Non-Maintenance and Loss of Books and Records 105
Chapter 24 Weak Accounting Systems and Internal Controls 110
Chapter 25 Non-Registration and Non-Filing of GST/IT Returns 115
Chapter 26 Material Arbitration Proceedings 120
Chapter 27 Clean Audit Reports and the Need for an Avoidance Review 125
Chapter 28 Assets Featuring in the Balance Sheet without Proper Title 130
Chapter 29 Frequent Changes in Accounting Policies 134
Chapter 30 Incomplete Board Reports not in Line with the Companies Act, 2013 140
Chapter 31 Assets in Transit or Not Cleared from Port for a Significant Period of Time 145
Chapter 32 Assets Used by Other Entities on a Free of Cost or Lower-than-Market Charge Basis 150
Chapter 33 Significant Aging of Capital Work in Progress 155
Chapter 34 Significant Revaluation Reserves in the Balance Sheet 160
Chapter 35 Sale and Leaseback Transactions of Assets Pledged in Favor of Lenders 165
Chapter 36 Unauthorized Creation of Security Interests 170
Chapter 37 Assets Used for Personal Purposes of Promoters with Costs Borne by the Company 175
Chapter 38 Large Undervalued Asset Sales without Valuation Reports or Competitive Sale Process 180
Chapter 39 Incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and Transfer of Funds without Underlying Business Purpose 185
Chapter 40 Significant Investments in Partnership Firms and Other Unincorporated Entities 190
Chapter 41 Indian Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Subject to Strike Off and Loss of Trail of Funds 195
Chapter 42 Foreign Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Closed without Notice to Lenders and Loss of Fund Traceability 200
Chapter 43 Creation of Assets Abroad and in Related Entities 205
Chapter 44 Sale or Transfer of Key Revenue-Earning Business Divisions 210
Chapter 45 Shares of Investee Entities Purchased as Investments at Exorbitant or Unjustified Premiums 215
Chapter 46 No Returns on Investments in Terms of Dividends or Refund of Capital Even after Long Periods 221
Chapter 47 Large Value Investments Extinguished or Written off and Recorded as Losses without Proper Rationale, Leading to Erosion of Net Worth 226
Chapter 48 Shareholding Dilution by Fraudulent and Collusive Rights Issue Process and Relinquishments in Investee Companies 232
Chapter 49 Variances Between Stock Reporting to Lenders and Books of Accounts 238
Chapter 50 Sale of Inventory Other than in the Normal Course of Business 243
Chapter 51 Large Sales Returns to Certain Operational Creditors to Enable Preferential Payments for Current Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business 249
Chapter 52 Inflated Stock and Book Debts Reporting without Underlying Inventory 255
Chapter 53 Customer Master Data is Not Maintained Properly and is Incomplete 260
Chapter 54 Fraudulent Accounting and Reporting of Sales and Inflation of Receivables 264
Chapter 55 High Value Discounts Offered to Some Customers and Not to Others 269
Chapter 56 Collections Routed Through Non-Authorized Bank Accounts or Received in Cash 274
Chapter 57 Customer Payments are Made Directly to Vendors/ Promoters and Receivable Balances are Not Reconciled 279
Chapter 58 Significant Aging of Receivables Balances 284
Chapter 59 Assignment of Receivables to Third Parties/Related Parties 289
Chapter 60 Large Receivables Extinguished/Written off and Recorded as Losses without Proper Rationale/Legal Efforts and Eroding the Net Worth 294
Chapter 61 Fictitious Bank Receipts (In Bank Book but Not in Bank Statements) 299
Chapter 62 Sudden Increase in Unbilled Revenue 304
Chapter 63 Receivables Written off on the Basis of Arbitral Awards 304
Chapter 64 Audit Qualifications on Revenue Recognition, Inability to Obtain Balance Confirmations 314
Chapter 65 Inflated Book Debts Reporting to Bankers Not Reconciled to Books of Accounts 319
Chapter 66 Presence of a High Number of Bank Accounts and Inter-Se Movement of Funds 324
Chapter 67 Diversion of Funds to Parties Other than Normal Business Payees 329
Chapter 68 Round Tripping of Funds Between Various Cash Credit Accounts Held with Different Bankers to Enhance Debit and Credit Summations of Bank Accounts 334
Chapter 69 Fund Movements Not through Designated Consortium Accounts 339
Chapter 70 Loans and Advances given without any Agreements and Legal Recourse 344
Chapter 71 Loans to Directors/Entities for No Business Purpose and Includes Related/Connected Entities 349
Chapter 72 Significant Aging of Loan Balances 354
Chapter 73 Loans and Advances on an Interest-Free Basis Although Interest is Paid by the Company 359
Chapter 74 Large Value Loans and Advances Written off without any Legal Recourse/Attempts to Collect and Eroding the Net Worth 364
Chapter 75 Loans and Advances Outstanding in Entities which are under “Strike-off” as per MCA Records and No Proceedings are Stated as Possible 369
Chapter 76 Share Capital Not Received by Bank Funds Process but by Adjustment Entries 374
Chapter 77 Return of Allotment Not Filed or Filed with Wrong Facts and Figures 379
Chapter 78 Exorbitant Share Premium from Investor Companies Not through Bank Sources and/or Diverted Back later 364
Chapter 79 Shareholding in the CD is Fictitious — the Investor-Shareholders have themselves Extinguished the Investments in their Balance Sheets 389
Chapter 80 Company Funds have been used to Purchase Shares of the Company by Directors 394
Chapter 81 Loans Recorded by Mere Book Entries without Corresponding Bank Inflows — Preference/ Fraudulent 399
Chapter 82 Round Tripping Loans Received, diverted to Other Group/Connected Entities without any Business Purpose — Diversion of Funds 404
Chapter 83 Loans taken without No Objection from Existing Lenders and Security Interest Created thereon 409
Chapter 84 Unsecured Loan becomes a Secured Loan without New Value 414
Chapter 85 Loans Stated as Received in Cash 419
Chapter 86 Certain Loans Settled in Priority over some Other Loans 423
Chapter 87 Loans Received at Exorbitant Rates of Interest or Security Created and Purchases on Credit at Exorbitant Prices 428
Chapter 88 Loan Agreement Stated as Secured Loan by Unregistered Memorandum of Deposit of Title Deed (MoDTD) and Ante-Dated Transactions 432
Chapter 89 Where Loans have been Recognized due to Invocation of Bank Guarantees (BGs), where such BGs did Not Reflect Genuine Business Transactions 437
Chapter 90 Security Interests and Claims Recognized on Basis of Award by Court or Tribunal 442
Chapter 91 Conversion of Unsecured Loan to Secured Loans in Order to Defraud other Secured Creditors Impacting the Waterfall Mechanism under Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Codel 447
Chapter 92 Fictitious Purchases of Goods and Services and Consequent Liabilities and Losses 452
Chapter 93 Transactions Especially with Related Parties Not on an Arms-Length Basis 457
Chapter 94 Significant Aging of Payables Balances 462
Chapter 95 High Value Sole Selling or Purchase Agents and/or Related Partiesl 467
Chapter 96 Creditors Settled Directly by Customers but still Showing as Outstanding both for Receivables and Payables 472
Chapter 97 LCs Issued for Local Trade Related Party Transactions without Underlying Trade Transactions 477
Chapter 98 Significant Reduction in the Stake of Promoter/ Director or Increase in the Encumbered Shares of Promoter/Director 482
Chapter 99 Resignation of the Key Personnel and Frequent Changes in the Management 487
Chapter 100 Increase in Borrowings, Despite Huge Cash and Cash Equivalents in the Borrower’s Balance Sheet 492
Chapter 101 Claims Not Acknowledged as Debt High 497
Chapter 102 Large Number of Transactions with Inter-Connected Companies and large Outstanding from such Companies 502
Chapter 103 Fictitious Bank Receipts in Bank Books 506
Chapter 104 Exorbitant Share Premium from Investor Companies 509
Chapter 105 Share Capital Contributions Not through Bank Channels 511
Chapter 106 Inflated Stock and Book Debts Reporting 513
Chapter 107 Hidden Dangers in Corporate Financial Statements — A Comprehensive Analysis of Red Flags 515
Chapter 108 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fraud and Forensic Investigation — A Comprehensive Analysis 530

4.) Qualifications & Other Comments in the Auditor’s Report

Discover ‘Qualifications & Other Comments in the Auditor’s Report‘ by CA. KAMAL GARG (ISBN: 978-93-94163-67-6). This 1st edition book offers comprehensive insights into audit report principles, engagement and representation letters, formats of audit reports, and illustrative audit paragraphs for qualification, adverse, disclaimer, key audit matters, and more. With 536 pages and various chapters covering different aspects of the auditor’s report, this book is a valuable resource.

Serial Number Chapter Title Page Number
Bharat? 5
Preface to the First Edition 7
Detailed Contents 13
Division 1
Introduction to Audit Report Principles under SAs
Chapter 1 Auditing — Nature and Basic Concepts 1
Chapter 2 Audit Reports – Stipulations under Standards on Auditing 20
Chapter 3 Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) 57
Division 2
Formats of Engagement and Representation Letters, Reports
Chapter 4 Illustrative Formats on Agreeing the Terms of Audit Engagements 63
Chapter 5 Illustrative Format of Representation Letter 80
Chapter 6 Specimen of Management Representation Letter on Statutory Audit 82
Chapter 7 Illustrative Format on an Engagement Letter for an Agreed upon Procedures Engagement 97
Chapter 8 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for a Compilation Engagement 99
Chapter 9 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for a Review of Interim Financial Information 101
Chapter 10 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for an Engagement to Review Historical Financial Statements 103
Chapter 11 Illustrative Format on Independent Auditor’s Reports on Financial Statements 106
Chapter 12 Illustrative Format on Practitioner’s Report with an Unmodified Opinion 125
Chapter 13 Illustrative Format on Auditor’s Report on Emphasis of Matter Paragraph and Other Matter Paragraphs 127
Chapter 14 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Reports with Modifications to the Opinion 131
Chapter 15 Illustrative Formats of Auditor’s Report with Modified Opinion 141
Chapter 16 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Report on Corresponding Figures and Comparative Financial Statements 145
Chapter 17 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Reports Relating to Going Concern 149
Chapter 18 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Report Relating to Other Information 155
Chapter 19 Illustrative Formats on Practitioners’ Compilation Reports 174
Chapter 20 Illustrative Formats on Review Reports on Interim Financial Information 179
Chapter 21 Illustrative Formats on Practitioners’ Review Reports 181
Chapter 22 Illustrative Formats on Special Purpose Financial Statements 191
Chapter 23 Illustrative Formats on Summary Financial Statements 194
Chapter 24 Illustrative Format on a Report of Factual Findings in Connection with Accounts Receivable 199
Chapter 25 Illustrative Formats on a Single Financial Statement and a Specific Element of a Financial Statement 201
Chapter 26 Illustrative Format of an Unmodified Report on a Projection 206
Chapter 27 Illustrative Formats on Service Organization’s Assertions 207
Chapter 28 Illustrative Formats on Modified Service Auditor’s Assurance Reports 210
Chapter 29 Illustrative Formats on Service Auditor’s Assurance Reports 213
Chapter 30 Information Requests and Other Client Admin Letters – Letter of Weakness and Appendix 217
Chapter 31 Confirmation Letter for Struck Off Status to be sent by Company 218
Chapter 32 NOC Communication with predecessor 219
Chapter 33 Eligibility and Independence confirmation to be appointed (or) continue as auditors 220
Division 3
Revised Formats of Audit Reports (including Audit Trail)
Chapter 34 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, CARO 2020, Cash Flow 223
Chapter 35 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company with IFC, CARO 2020, Cash Flow 229
Chapter 36 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, but with CARO 2020, Cash Flow 234
Chapter 37 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, CARO 2020 but with Cash Flow 239
Division 4
Illustrative Audit Paras for Qualification, Adverse, Disclaimer, KAM, EOM, OM Matters
Chapter 38 Qualified Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments 245
Chapter 39 Material uncertainty related to Going Concern – Illustrative Reporting Comments 311
Chapter 40 Emphasis of Matter Paragraph – Illustrative Reporting Comments 321
Chapter 41 Other Matter Paragraph – Illustrative Reporting Comments 349
Chapter 42 Key Audit Matters – Illustrative Reporting Comments 363
Chapter 43 Disclaimer Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments 465
Chapter 44 Adverse Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments 471
Chapter 45 Other Information Paragraph — Illustrative Reporting Comments 474
Chapter 46 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting 482
Division 5
Specimen CARO Reporting and Accounting Policies
Chapter 47 CARO, 2020 — Specimen Report 489
Chapter 48 Specimen Significant Accounting Policies 496

5.) Statutory Audit – A Ready Reckoner for Accounting Standards Compliant Companies

Master the nuances of Statutory Audit for Accounting Standards compliant companies with this 6th edition (2025) by  CA Kamal Garg. Covering 1056 pages, this authoritative reckoner simplifies audit procedures, disclosures, and compliance frameworks. ISBN: 978-93-4808-002-8 | Published by Bharat Publishers

Chapter Number Description
DIVISION I APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
Chapter 1 Appointment and Removal of Auditors
Chapter 2 Management Services and the Auditors
Chapter 3 Code of Ethics
Chapter 4 Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN)
Chapter 5 Audit Trail and Other Matters to be reported by Auditors under the Companies Act, 2013
DIVISION II AUDIT OF ITEMS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – READY RECKONER
Chapter 6 Books of Accounts and Financial Statements
Chapter 7 Consolidation of Financial Statements
Chapter 8 Audit Checklist for Share Capital
Chapter 9 Audit Checklist for Reserve and Surplus
Chapter 10 Audit Checklist for Borrowings
Chapter 11 Audit Checklist for Trade Receivables
Chapter 12 Audit Checklist for Cash and Cash Equivalents
Chapter 13 Audit Checklist for Inventories
Chapter 14 Audit Checklist for Fixed Assets and Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE)
Chapter 15 Audit Checklist for Intangibles
Chapter 16 Audit Checklists for Trade Payables and Current Liabilities
Chapter 17 Audit Checklists for Loans and Advances and Other Current Assets
Chapter 18 Audit Checklists for Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
Chapter 19 Audit Checklists for Sale of Products and Rendering of Services
Chapter 20 Audit Checklists for Other Income Comprising Interest Income, Dividend Income, Gain/Loss on Sale of Investments etc.
Chapter 21 Audit Checklists for Purchases
Chapter 22 Audit Checklists for Employee Benefits Expenses
Chapter 23 Audit Checklists for Depreciation and Amortisation
Chapter 24 Audit Checklists for Other Expenses like Power and Fuel, Rent, Repair to Building, Plant and Machinery, Insurance, Travelling, Legal and Professional, Miscellaneous Expenses
Chapter 25 Audit Checklists for Taxes on Income and Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT)
Chapter 26 Statutory Auditors’ Responsibilities in Relation to Fraud in a Company
Chapter 27 Materiality in Statutory Audit: Illustrative Case Studies
Chapter 28 How to do Risk Assessment and Audit Sampling
DIVISION III SCHEDULE III SPECIMEN FORMAT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AS BASED)
Chapter 29 Specimen Format of Financial Statements under Schedule III for AS compliant companies
Chapter 30 Practice Pointer Issues on Accounting Standards
Chapter 31 Checklists of Accounting Standards
DIVISION IV SA AND CARO CHECKLIST
Chapter 32 Standards on Auditing (SA) Checklists
Chapter 33 Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 — Checklist
DIVISION V AUDIT PROGRAMME – AUDIT COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
Chapter 34 Business Client Information Checklist
Chapter 35 KYC New Client
Chapter 36 Illustrative Audit Programmes for Accounting System & Internal Control
Chapter 37 Illustrative list of Questions to Evaluate Entity Level Controls Considering Nature of Business, Size of Operation and Organisational Structure of the Entity
DIVISION VI FORMATS OF ENGAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATION LETTERS, REPORTS
Chapter 38 Illustrative Formats on Agreeing the Terms of Audit Engagements
Chapter 39 Illustrative Format of Representation Letter
Chapter 40 Specimen of Management Representation Letter on Statutory Audit
Chapter 41 Illustrative Format on an Engagement Letter for an Agreed upon Procedures Engagement
Chapter 42 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for a Compilation Engagement
Chapter 43 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for a Review of Interim Financial Information
Chapter 44 Illustrative Format on Engagement Letter for an Engagement to Review Historical Financial Statements
Chapter 45 Illustrative Format on Independent Auditor’s Reports on Financial Statements
Chapter 46 Illustrative Format on Practitioner’s Report with an Unmodified Opinion
Chapter 47 Illustrative Format on Auditor’s Report on Emphasis of Matter Paragraph and Other Matter Paragraphs
Chapter 48 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Reports with Modifications to the Opinion
Chapter 49 Illustrative Formats of Auditor’s Report with Modified Opinion
Chapter 50 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Report on Corresponding Figures and Comparative Financial Statement
Chapter 51 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Reports Relating to Going Concern
Chapter 52 Illustrative Formats on Auditor’s Report Relating to Other Information
Chapter 53 Illustrative Formats on Practitioners’ Compilation Reports
Chapter 54 Illustrative Formats on Review Reports on Interim Financial Information
Chapter 55 Illustrative Formats on Practitioners’ Review Reports
Chapter 56 Illustrative Formats on Special Purpose Financial Statements
Chapter 57 Illustrative Formats on Summary Financial Statements
Chapter 58 Illustrative Format on a Report of Factual Findings in Connection with Accounts Receivable
Chapter 59 Illustrative Formats on a Single Financial Statement and a Specific Element of a Financial Statement
Chapter 60 Illustrative Format of an Unmodified Report on a Projection
Chapter 61 Illustrative Formats on Service Organization’s Assertions
Chapter 62 Illustrative Formats on Modified Service Auditor’s Assurance Reports
Chapter 63 Illustrative Formats on Service Auditor’s Assurance Reports
Chapter 64 Information Requests and Other Client Admin Letters – Letter of Weakness and Appendix
Chapter 65 Confirmation Letter for Struck Off Status to be sent by Company
Chapter 66 NOC Communication with predecessor
Chapter 67 Eligibility and Independence confirmation to be appointed (or) continue as auditors
DIVISION VII REVISED FORMATS OF AUDIT REPORTS (INCLUDING AUDIT TRAIL)
Chapter 68 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, CARO 2020, Cash Flow
Chapter 69 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company with IFC, CARO 2020, Cash Flow
Chapter 70 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, but with CARO 2020, Cash Flow
Chapter 71 Revised Format of Audit Report for Private Limited Company without IFC, CARO 2020 but with Cash Flow
DIVISION VIII SPECIMEN AUDIT REPORT FROM PUBLISHED RESULTS
Chapter 72 TCS Annual Report
Chapter 73 Infosys Annual Report
DIVISION IX ILLUSTRATIVE AUDIT PARAS FOR QUALIFICATION, ADVER DISCLAIMER, KAM, EOM, OM MATTERS
Chapter 74 Qualified Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 75 Material uncertainty related to Going Concern – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 76 Emphasis of Matter Paragraph – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 77 Other Matter Paragraph – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 78 Key Audit Matters – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 79 Disclaimer Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 80 Adverse Opinion – Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 81 Other Information Paragraph — Illustrative Reporting Comments
Chapter 82 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

6.) Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (CARO)

Book ‘Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (Caro)‘ written by CA. Kamal Garg and Published by Bharat Law House.  This 7th edition guide consists of 896 pages and covers various aspects of the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, including clause-by-clause commentary on applicability and reporting requirements. It also provides checklists, specimen reporting for significant matters, guidance notes on auditing aspects, standards on quality control and assurance engagements, and standards of auditing. Take advantage of the discount and enjoy free shipping with your purchase. ISBN: 978-81-9727-248-6.

Chapter/Appendix Title
Chapter 1 Audit Report
Chapter 2 The Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 — Clause by Clause Commentary on Applicability and Reporting Requirements
Appendix I Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014
Appendix II Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
Chapter 3 Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2016 — Checklist
Appendix 1 Schedule III
Appendix 2 Schedule III (2021 Amendments)
Chapter 4 Guidance Notes on Auditing Aspects
Chapter 5 Standards on Quality Control and Assurance Engagements
Chapter 6 Standards of Auditing
Chapter 7 Standards of Auditing

7.) Audit Trail – A Practical Guide with case studies & Sample Reporting by Auditors

Discover the comprehensive guide “Audit Trail – A Practical Guide with case studies & Sample Reporting by Auditors ” featuring Preface, Introduction, and 272 pages of essential content including chapters on differences in financial years, audit trail assessment, accounting software, internal controls, risk assessment, and prominent case studies. Authored by leading experts, this discounted edition offers invaluable insights into managing and assessing audit trails effectively. ISBN: 978-81-9705-602-4, Edition: 2nd edn., 2024, Author: CA. Kamal Garg, Publisher: Bharat Publishers.

Chapter Contents Pages
Preface 5
1 Introduction 1
2 Difference in financial years for accounting (FY 2023-24) and auditing (FY 2022-23) – A conundrum 15
3 Audit trail for books of accounts or accounting software 21
4 Whether appropriateness of audit trail needs to be assessed retrospectively 25
5 Accounting Software – one for books of accounts and another for financial statements 29
6 Consolidated financial statements 32
7 Using the accounting software which is supported by service providers 35
8 Internal controls and audit approach for assessing the appropriateness of audit trail 40
9 Retention of audit trail 52
10 Audit trail operated throughout the year for all transactions recorded in the software 55
11 Management’s Responsibility and Directors’ Report 61
12 Written Representations 63
13 Risk assessment in IT environment 66
14 Standards on Auditing (SA) Checklists 69
15 Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 — Checklist 171
16 Prominent Case Studies on Audit Trail 231
Appendix 1 Extracts of relevant sections and rules 247

8.) Handbook on PEER REVIEW of Practice Units

Discover the comprehensive “Handbook on Peer Review of Practice Units” authored by CA. Kamal Garg. This 1st edition book spans 264 pages, ISBN 978-81-972724-3-1 and is published by Bharat Law House. It delves into the applicability and phases of peer review, qualifications for peer reviewers, the peer review process, model forms and reports, and the code of ethics. Perfect for professionals and students alike, this handbook navigates the complexities of peer review with clarity and depth.

Sr No. Description Page Number
Bharat? 5
Preface 9
Contents at a glance 13

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Chapter 2: Applicability of Peer Review and its Mandate Roll Out in Phases

1 Submission of periodic limited review and audit reports by listed entities 3
2 Eligibility requirements for an initial public offer on SME Exchange 4
3 Rotation of audit partners 5
3.1 Peer review applicability of sole practitioner/proprietorship 5
4 Peer Review Mandate – Roll Out Phases for various Practice Units 5
4.1 Deferment of second phase of Peer Review Mandate 7
4.2 Peer Review applicability coincides with classes of companies and bodies corporate governed by NFRA 8
4.3 Certificates issued by Peer Review Board to Practice Units without end date 9

Chapter 3: How to become Peer Reviewer

1 Peer Reviewer needs to be member in practice 11
2 Ineligibility 12
3 Professional association with the Practice Unit 12
3.1 Cooling off period before and after appointment as peer reviewer 12
3.2 Independence and conflict of interest 12
3.3 Confidentiality 12
4 Training and Test for Peer Reviewers 13
4.1 Empanelment remains in force for three years 13
5 Appointment of Peer Reviewer and his obligations 13
5.1 Can any assistant be appointed for conducting peer review 14
5.2 Obligations 14

Chapter 4: Peer Review Process

1 Objective 16
1.1 Technical, Professional and Ethical Standards 16
1.2 Technical Guides, Practice Manuals, Studies and Other Papers Published by AASB have no authority of the Council attached to them 17
2 Coverage of Peer Review 17
2.1 Elements to be covered in peer review to include Standards, Reporting Quality, AQMM, ICAI Guidelines and Directions, Training programmes, Articleship engagements, etc.: Guideline 4(4) provides that the Peer Reviewer shall cover: 17
2.2 Practice Unit having branch office(s) 18
2.3 Sample checking by peer reviewer and criteria thereof 18
2.4 Whether assurance engagements which have been subjected to any Regulatory Review should be selected in sampling 19
2.5 Minimum sample size and consequent validity of Peer Review Certificate 19
2.6 Suggested Format for List of Samples Selected to be submitted to the Board 20
3 Assurance Engagements to be covered by the Peer Reviewer during the peer review process 21
4 Procedure for Initiating Peer Review 23
5 Peer Review Procedure to be followed by the Peer Reviewer 23
6 Compliance Review 24
7 Reviewer to adopt a combination of Compliance Approach and Substantive Approach 24
8 Procedure for Peer Review of a New unit 24
9 Reporting by the Peer Reviewer 25
10 Fees for Peer Review 26
11 Issuance of Peer Review Certificate 28
12 Validity of Peer Review Certificate 29
13 Duplicate/Amendment of Peer Review Certificate 29
14 Disciplinary Action against PU 30
15 Check List for submitting documents to PRB 30
16 Various action points 33
16.1 Form 9 – Peer Review Report 33
16.2 Applicability of Annexure III 33
16.3 Submission of DoC in Form 2 to the Practice Unit 33
16.4 Accompaniments with Peer Review Report 33
17 Illustrative Time Schedule 34
18 Functions of the Peer Review Board Secretary and Secretariat 37
19 What Peer Review Board can do on considering the report of the Peer Reviewer 38
19.1 Revocation of peer review certificate 39

Chapter 5: Model Forms and Reports with illustrative submissions

1 Notice by Peer Reviewer for visiting office of the Practice Unit 40
2 Format for seeking additional information 41
3 Preliminary Report 42
4 Peer Review Report – Form 9 44
5 Form 1 – Application cum Questionnaire 83

Chapter 6: Illustrative Format of Quality Control Manual

1 Quality Control Manual 138
1.1 Preface 138
1.2 About this Manual 138
1.3 Important notices 138
2 Abbreviations used in the IQCM 139
2.1 Abbreviations for key roles 139
3 General Policy Statement 140
4 Mission Statement 140
5 Roles and Responsibilities of Partners and Staff 140
6 Leadership Responsibilities for Quality within the Firm 141
7 Relevant Ethical Requirements 145
8 Acceptance and Continuance of Client Relationships and Specific Engagements 152
9 Engagement Performance 165
10 Monitoring 175

Chapter 7: Code of Ethics

1 Code of Ethics 185
2 The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 186
3 Functions of Council (Section 15) 186
4 Committees of the Council (Section 17) 187
4.1 Functions of Executive Committee (Regulation 175 of the Chartered Accountants (Amendment) Regulations, 2008, w.e.f. 25-09-2008) 188
4.2 Functions of Finance Committee (Regulation 176A of the Chartered Accountants (Amendment) Regulations, 2008, w.e.f. 25-09-2008) 188
5 Membership of ICAI 189
6 Removal from the Register (Section 20) 190
6.1 Cancellation of Certificate of Practice (The Chartered Accountants (Amendment) Regulations, 2008, w.e.f. 25-09-2008) 190
7 Other Services [Section 2(2)(iv)] 190
8 Corporate Form of Practice 193
9 Director of a Company 193
10 Disabilities [Section 8] 194
11 Certificate of Practice [Section 6] 195
12 Members acting as Direct Selling Agents 196
13 Maintenance of Branch Offices [Section 27] 196
14 Professional Misconduct and Other Misconduct 197
15 Penalty for falsely claiming to be a member, etc 198
16 Clarifications of ICAI as published in the publication “Code of Ethics Plus” and its Website 199
16.1 Recent Decisions of Ethical Standards Board [ESB] 202
17 New Disciplinary Mechanism 206
18 Disciplinary Directorate (Section 21) 207
19 Board of Discipline (Section 21A) 207
20 Disciplinary Committee (Section 21B) 208
21 Authority, Disciplinary Committee, Board of Discipline and Director (Discipline) to have powers of civil court (Section 21C) 208
22 Constitution of Appellate Authority (Section 22A) 209
23 Term of office of Chairperson and members of Authority (Section 22B) 209
24 Appeal to Authority (Section 22G) 209
25 Quality Review Board (Section 28A to 28D of Chapter VIIA) 210
26 Schedules to the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 211
FIRST SCHEDULE 212
SECOND SCHEDULE 228

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