05 September 2013
Is a first auditor of a company compulsorily need to file 23B with ROC? If no then under which section/sub-section/clause/rule of Companies Act,1956.
05 September 2013
First auditor is ,generally,appointed by board of directors. Hence no need to file form 23B as a corollary to section 224(1A) of the Companies Act,1956. But unless you give the SRN of form 23B, you can't file form 23AC. Hence 1st auditor is also compelled to file form 23B.
05 September 2013
I would also second the opinion of experts. Form-23B filing is required by section 224(1) for regular auditor appointed by the shareholders in AGM. Appointment of first auditor is covered by section 224(5) and there is no need to file form 23B for first auditor. It is quite settled now.