Para 2.5.15 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
2.5.15 The Comptroller and Auditor General issues directions to the statutory auditors for conduct of audit under Section 619(3) of the Companies Act, 1956. These directions are contained in the Commercial Audit Manual. In addition, sub-directions are issued to the statutory auditors by the respective Principal Directors of Commercial Audit and Accountants General. They should ensure that the areas of weaknesses and those requiring special attention are identified and brought to the notice of the statutory auditors before they take up the audit.
- Supplementary or Test Audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General
What This Means
The CAG issues formal directions to statutory auditors under Section 619(3) of the Companies Act for conducting audit of government companies. These directions are documented in the Commercial Audit Manual. In addition, the Principal Directors of Commercial Audit and Accountants General issue sub-directions tailored to each company, identifying areas of weakness and matters requiring special attention before the statutory auditors begin their work.
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Key Points
- 1CAG issues audit directions under Section 619(3) of the Companies Act
- 2Directions are compiled in the Commercial Audit Manual
- 3Sub-directions are issued by Principal Directors of Commercial Audit and Accountants General
- 4Areas of weakness and those requiring special attention must be identified beforehand
- 5Statutory auditors are informed of focus areas before they begin audit
Practical Example
Before the statutory auditor begins the annual audit of a government telecom company, the Principal Director of Commercial Audit issues sub-directions highlighting that the company has had persistent issues with spectrum payment accounting and revenue recognition from roaming charges. The directions instruct the statutory auditor to specifically verify the accounting treatment of these items and report any deviations from applicable standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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