1. Statutory Audits
Audit of financial statements as required under:
- Companies Act, 2013
- LLP Act, 2008
- Societies Registration Act / Trust Acts
- Co-operative Societies Act
- Other regulatory statutes
Objective: To ensure the financial statements reflect a true and fair view, in
accordance with applicable financial reporting frameworks.
2. Internal Audits
Independent and risk-based evaluation of internal controls, financial records, and business
operations.
Applicability: Mandatory for certain companies under Section 138 of the Companies Act,
2013 and recommended for others as a governance tool.
3. Tax Audits (Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961)
Audit of books of accounts of taxpayers crossing specified turnover thresholds.
Deliverable: Tax Audit Report in Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD.
4. GST Audits (as per CGST Act, 2017 — if applicable)
Verification of books, returns, reconciliations, and input tax credit claims.
Note: Mandatory audit requirement removed, but businesses still prefer voluntary
reviews for GST health-check and compliance accuracy.
5. Transfer Pricing Audits
Audit under Section 92E of the Income Tax Act for international and specified domestic
transactions.
Deliverable: Transfer Pricing Report in Form 3CEB.
6. Cost Audits
Applicable to companies notified under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 (mainly manufacturing and
infrastructure sectors).
Deliverable: Cost Audit Report in Form CRA-3.
7. Bank Audits
- Statutory Branch Audits (as allotted by RBI)
- Concurrent Audits
- Revenue Audits
- Stock & Book Debt Audits
- Credit/Loan Audits
- Special Audits ordered by banks
8. Stock Audits
Verification of inventory records, valuation, physical availability, and comparison with book
records.
Relevance: Required by lenders and companies with high inventory turnover.
9. Management Audits
Detailed review of business operations and policies to advise on performance improvement, efficiency,
and strategic risks.
10. Forensic Audits
Investigation-oriented audits to detect fraud, financial irregularities, misappropriation, and
compliance breaches.
Mandated By: Regulatory bodies (e.g., SFIO, SEBI, NCLT) or voluntarily undertaken by
companies.
11. Due Diligence Audits
Examination of business, financial, and legal aspects of an entity during mergers, acquisitions, funding
rounds, or restructuring.
12. System & Process Audits / IT Audits
Evaluation of IT controls, data security, ERP systems, and automated processes for efficiency and risk
mitigation.
13. NGO / Trust Audits
Audit of books and compliance for entities registered under:
- Societies Registration Act
- Indian Trusts Act
- Section 12A/80G of Income Tax Act
14. Co-operative Societies Audits
Mandatory audits under respective State Co-operative Societies Acts or Multi-State Co-operative
Societies Act.
15. PSU & Government Audits
- Audits for Public Sector Undertakings
- CAG empanelled audits
- State and Central government projects (including social audit)
16. Environmental & Energy Audits (Non-core but expanding area)
Review of compliance with environmental laws and energy efficiency reporting in certain industries.