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Audit Under Companies Act

Reliable & Transparent Statutory Audits for Companies of All Sizes

Every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is mandatorily required to get its books of accounts audited annually by a Chartered Accountant. This audit ensures financial transparency, stakeholder confidence, and statutory compliance.

At Apramada, we provide specialize assitance in Statutory Audits for Private Limited Companies, OPCs, Section 8 Companies, and other registered entities, helping you meet legal obligations while offering strategic insights to improve your financial controls.

What is a Statutory Audit?

A Statutory Audit under the Companies Act is a compulsory financial examination conducted by an independent Chartered Accountant to verify whether a company’s financial statements reflect a true and fair view of its financial position.

The audit is conducted in accordance with:

  • Section 139 to 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Standards on Auditing (SA) issued by ICAI
  • Other applicable rules notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Who Needs to Conduct a Statutory Audit?

✔️ All companies registered under the Companies Act (including OPCs and startups)
✔️ Regardless of turnover or profit – even companies with nil operations or losses must comply
✔️ Companies receiving investments, loans, or involved in external partnerships

Our Statutory Audit Services Include:

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
– Understanding business operations, internal controls, and key risk areas.

Verification of Books & Records
– Scrutiny of ledgers, vouchers, invoices, bank statements, and statutory registers.

Review of Financial Statements
– Examination of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statements, and Notes to Accounts.

CARO Reporting (if applicable)
– Reporting as per Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order

Preparation & Filing of Audit Report (Form AOC-4 & MGT-7)
– Timely and accurate reporting on the MCA portal.

Management Letters & Recommendations
– Providing actionable insights for better internal control and financial governance.

Documents Required

  • Certificate of Incorporation and PAN of the Company
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
  • Books of accounts and trial balance
  • Financial statements for the audit period
  • Bank statements and loan documents
  • Statutory registers and board meeting minutes
  • Previous audit reports (if any)

Key Due Dates

Filing

Due Date

Audit Completion

30th September of the Assessment Year

Filing of AOC-4

Usually 30 days from AGM

Filing with ITR

Usually 60 days from AGM

Note: Extensions may be granted by MCA through notifications.

Why Choose Apramada?

✔️ End-to-end compliance support including MCA filings
✔️ Deep understanding of private, OPC, and non-profit companies
✔️ Assurance of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
✔️ Practical advice on improving internal systems & governance

We go beyond basic compliance — our audits are designed to strengthen your financial discipline and boost investor and regulatory trust.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

🚫 Monetary penalties for directors and company under Section 134 and 137
🚫 Ineligibility for funding, loans, or government registrations
🚫 Legal implications in case of fraud, misstatements, or investor disputes

Ensure your company stays fully compliant with a trusted audit partner.