Aruna Kumar J (ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE) (40 Points)
11 October 2011Can anybody Help Me on this:
If we appoint a CA to Conduct TP Audit U/s. 92E of Income Tax Act, other than a CA who did it during the Last year, for a fee Less than the fee charged/paid during the Last year. Does it effects to Professional Ethichs under Undercutting of Audit fees.
For Ex. Last Year TP Auditor ABC & CO for a Fee of Rs. 75,000/-.For the Current year Auditor XYZ & Co for a Fee of Rs. 50,000/-
CA SUMiT PATWARi
(Chartered Accountant)
(1441 Points)
Replied 11 October 2011
If there is a corresponding reduction in a scope of work then it is fine.
If not, it will come under the purview of professional ethics.
Aruna Kumar J
(ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE)
(40 Points)
Replied 12 October 2011
Last years Statutory Auditors XYZ & Co for a remuneration of Rs. 85000/- and TP Auditor ABC & Co for a remuneration of Rs. 75000/-.
For the Current Year Statutory Auditrs are Same XYZ & Co for a remuneration of Rs. 150000/-,. Can XYZ & Co accept the TP Audit Assignment for the Current year for a remuneration of Rs. 50000/-
CA SUMiT PATWARi
(Chartered Accountant)
(1441 Points)
Replied 12 October 2011
The transfer pricing audit fees should be commensurate to the quantum of transfer pricing transactions.
If there is a significant reduction in the quantum of transfer pricing transactions then the quotation of low fees is viable. But such reduction in the quantum of work should be permanent in nature.
For quoting a low fees there should be a clear indication that there is a reduction in quantun of TP transactions !
Or else this may be construed as soliciting of clienst by undercutting of fees !
Aruna Kumar J
(ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE)
(40 Points)
Replied 12 October 2011
Ok,
During the last year there are two diferent auditors and some Similar audit work/proceedures are carried out by both the auditors to draw there opinoin.
But, appointing a Single auditors in place of Two will avoid some duplicate work (similar work done by diferent auditors), Due to this we can fix Lower fee than Last year.
Please gothrough the attachement. and give your comment.
CA SUMiT PATWARi
(Chartered Accountant)
(1441 Points)
Replied 12 October 2011
I think this goes in line with what I said, "Reduction in quantum of work"... just a different scenario !
But it will be an onus on the auditor to prove that the undercutting of fees was due to such reduction in quantum of work/duplicate work. Some relationship or justification needs to be shown !
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