24 September 2016
Hai all,
My self konda vaman,am doing articlship in a firm,We are doing a tax audit of a company for which statutory audit is conducted by another firm,so when we are filling 3CA we do mention that statutory audit is conducted by "M/S..XYZ and we annexed their audit report",but when i save the draft and reopens the form its automatically getting changed to statutory audit is conducted by "us and we annexed our audit report". But it should not be like that.Please help me in sorting out this problem.Because if it take like that it would be a problem for us.
21 July 2024
It sounds like you're encountering an issue with the details automatically changing in Form 3CA when you reopen the draft. Here’s how you can handle this problem:
### Steps to Ensure Correct Information in Form 3CA:
1. **Enter the Correct Information Initially:** - When you first fill out the Form 3CA, make sure to enter the correct information in the relevant fields. - Specifically, you should mention that the statutory audit was conducted by "M/S XYZ" and that you have annexed their audit report.
2. **Save and Review:** - After entering the information correctly, save the draft of Form 3CA. - Before closing the form, review all the details to ensure they are accurate and as per your entries.
3. **Check Auto-Population Settings:** - Sometimes, form filling software or online platforms have auto-population settings that might change entries based on default or previous inputs. - If the form changes when you reopen it, check if there are any default settings or templates that are overriding your manual entries.
4. **Manually Correct if Needed:** - If the form changes the information automatically when reopened, manually correct it back to "M/S XYZ" conducting the statutory audit and annexing their report.
5. **Save Final Version Securely:** - Once you have entered and verified the correct information, save the final version securely. - Ensure that any electronic or printed copies reflect the correct details.
### Specific Location in Form 3CA:
- The information about who conducted the statutory audit ("Was conducted by") should typically be mentioned in the first paragraph where you are providing details about the audit conducted by another firm. - Verify the specific line or section where this detail is entered and ensure it remains accurate throughout the form.
### Additional Tips:
- **Document Your Actions:** Keep a record of the changes you make and any discrepancies encountered. This documentation can be useful if you need to explain or justify the entries later. - **Consult with Senior Colleagues:** If you are unsure about the software’s behavior or need clarification on specific entries, consult with senior colleagues or your firm’s IT support for guidance.
By carefully reviewing and manually correcting the entries as needed, you should be able to ensure that Form 3CA accurately reflects the details of the statutory audit conducted by "M/S XYZ" and avoids any unintended changes upon reopening the draft.
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