Garry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, conducts audits and assurance engagements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Whether your company needs its statutory audit, your business has crossed the tax audit limit, or you want an independent review of your internal controls, we plan the work carefully, keep you informed and deliver reports on time.

How We Help With Audit & Assurance

Statutory audit

Audit of companies under the Companies Act, 2013, and of LLPs where required.

Tax audit

Tax audit under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with the report in Form 3CA or 3CB and Form 3CD.

Internal audit

Review of processes and internal controls, with practical recommendations to reduce errors and risk.

Concurrent audit

Concurrent audits for banks and financial institutions, in line with their guidelines.

Audits of trusts and NGOs

Audits of trusts, societies and charitable institutions, including the audit reports they need to file.

Stock and special audits

Stock audits for lenders and special-purpose audits.

Certifications

Net worth, turnover and utilisation certificates, and other certifications that a Chartered Accountant can issue.

How It Works

  1. Engagement and planningWe agree the scope in an engagement letter and plan the audit around your timelines.
  2. FieldworkWe examine your records, test transactions and controls, and raise queries as we go.
  3. DiscussionWe discuss our observations with you before finalising, so there are no surprises.
  4. Report and filingWe issue the audit report and help with the related filings.

Documents usually needed for an audit

  • Books of accounts (for example a Tally backup) for the year
  • Bank statements for all accounts
  • GST returns and TDS returns filed during the year
  • Fixed asset register and stock statement at year end
  • Loan statements and sanction letters
  • Previous year's audited financial statements and audit report
  • Statutory registers and minutes (for companies)

The exact list depends on your situation. We will confirm what is needed when you contact us. Please do not send documents through the website forms.

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Audit & Assurance: Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a tax audit under Section 44AB?

In general, a business needs a tax audit if its turnover in the year exceeds Rs. 1 crore. This limit is Rs. 10 crore if cash receipts and cash payments are each not more than 5% of the total. A professional needs a tax audit if gross receipts exceed Rs. 50 lakh. Some taxpayers under the presumptive taxation schemes also need one. We can confirm whether it applies to you.

Is an audit compulsory for every company?

Yes. Every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, must have its financial statements audited by a Chartered Accountant every year, whatever its size or turnover.

What is the difference between a statutory audit and an internal audit?

A statutory audit is required by law and results in an independent opinion on whether the financial statements are true and fair. An internal audit is usually chosen by management to review processes, controls and efficiency, and its findings are reported to management.

How long does an audit take?

It depends on the size of the business and how ready the records are. For a small business with up-to-date accounts, the fieldwork may take a few days. We agree a timeline with you at the start.

Can the same Chartered Accountant do our accounts and our audit?

For companies, the Companies Act, 2013, does not allow the statutory auditor to also provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the company. For other entities, the independence requirements of ICAI apply. We will tell you what is permitted in your case.

Discuss your Audit & Assurance requirements

Book a 30-minute appointment at our office in Madurai, by phone or by video call.