Taxmann's Analysis | Key Observations from NFRA Order for Professional Misconduct
Author: Taxmann
Publisher: Taxmann Publications Private Limited
Published: 2023-06-28
Total Pages: 11
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has censured an Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) member for negligence and misconduct. Key points: • Violation of AS 11 – The company didn't recalculate its foreign loan with the closing rate, keeping the book value instead • Non-disclosure of Impacts – The auditor didn't think the unadjusted foreign loan mattered, so didn't disclose it. NFRA found no workpapers showing how this decision was reached • Incorrect Lease Accounting – The firm treated unpaid lease receivables as fixed assets, ignoring AS 19 rules • Missing Depreciation Information – Adjustments, additions, or deductions in the gross block and depreciation for the previous year were not disclosed • Non-disclosure of Outstanding Receivables – Trade receivables outstanding over six months weren't disclosed, breaching Schedule III The issues, noted by NFRA in its 12.06.2023 order, demonstrate the auditor's severe lack of due diligence.