siddharth bodas (CA in practice) (159 Points)
07 October 2011
Weather communication to previous auditor is compulsory in case of Tax audit also?
and if yes what is the penalty for violation of the same
devang
(CA FINAL article )
(181 Points)
Replied 08 October 2011
Yes, it is must...
Note: As per clause 8 of Part-I of First Schedule to the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, a CA shall be deemed to be guilty of professional misconduct, "if he accepts a position as auditor (statutory, internal, tax auditor, concurrent auditor) which was previously held by another CA or restricted state auditor without first communicating with him in writing".
Hence, communication with previous auditor is must....
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