11 March 2010
no. the auditor can not take advance from his client for the audit assignments , but for other assignments/consultancy work i think there is no such restrictions.
11 March 2010
Agreed. Auditor cannot take advance fees for the audit. I am not 100& sure but my knowledge says that even for consultancy or any work the advance fees (exceeding Rs. 1000) cannot be taken WHILE YOU ARE AN AUDITOR of the company since as an auditor it will violate the regulations of appointment of auditor. If NOT AN AUDITOR, then i think there is no problem for consultancy or other services.