ICAI advises to file Form NFRA-2 Annual Return for 2018-2019 and for the year ending 31st March 2020



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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is strongly advising auditors and audit firms to promptly file their Form NFRA-2 annual returns. This applies to the reporting periods 2018-2019 and the year ending 31st March 2020. The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has noted that at least 1011 auditors have not yet filed for the 2018-19 period, despite previous extensions and announcements.

It has been reported by NFRA that at least 1011 auditors/audit firms have not yet filed form NFRA-2 for the reporting period 2018-19. As such, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has advised to file the same for the reporting period 2018-2019 and also for the year ending 31/03/2020 immediately without any delay, if not filed already. Read the official announcement below: 

Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
28th October, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT

Sub: Advise to file Form NFRA-2 Annual Return for the reporting period 2018-2019 and also for the year ending 31/03/2020, immediately without any delay, if not filed already

As per Rule 5 of NFRA Rules 2018, it has been prescribed that the auditors of class of companies specified in Rule 3(1) are required to file an annual return with NFRA in the prescribed form (NFRA-2) on or before 30th November every year.

For the reporting period FY 2018-19, the Government had already allowed extension upto 4th September 2020.

File NFRA-2 Annual Return Now: ICAI Urges Auditors

An announcement dated 07th May, 2021 and mail have already been served to the Practicing Members advising them to file the form NFRA-2 for the FY 2018-19 and FY 2019-20.

However, it has been reported by NFRA that at least 1011 auditors/audit firms have not yet filed form NFRA-2 for the reporting period 2018-19.

List is available at the link: https://nfra.gov.in/sites/default/files/NFRA2_AuditFirm_Default_1011.pdf

In this regard, members are hereby advised again to file NFRA-2 for the reporting period 2018-2019 and also for the year ending 31/03/2020, immediately, without any delay, if not filed already to avoid penal consequences.

For more details please visit https://eformnfra2.nic.in/

FAQ :

Form NFRA-2 is the annual return that auditors of specified classes of companies are required to file with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) annually.

The advice covers the reporting period 2018-2019 and the year ending 31st March 2020.

NFRA reported that at least 1011 auditors/audit firms have not yet filed Form NFRA-2 for the 2018-19 reporting period, prompting the ICAI to issue a renewed advisory.

Auditors are advised to file immediately without delay to avoid penal consequences.

While the original deadline for FY 2018-19 was extended to 4th September 2020, the ICAI is now advising immediate filing for both 2018-19 and 2019-20 to avoid penalties.




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