Book Description

This book is prepared exclusively for the requirements of the Final Level of Chartered Accountancy Examination. This book aims to make a systematic representation of the subject matter so that the students do not have to consciously mug up provisions. The Present Publication is the 12th Edition & amended up to 30th April 2023 for CA-Final | Nov. 2023 exam. This book is authored by Pankaj Garg, with the following noteworthy features: • [Simple & Concise Language] for easy understanding • [Tabular & Pictorial Presentation] of the subject matter • Coverage of this book includes: o Past Exam Questions at the end of every topic/chapter till the May 2023 Exam o Questions from RTPs and MTPs of ICAI • [Question for Every Topic] for easy understanding • [760+ Questions & Case Studies with Hints] are provided for self-practice. o Detailed answers are provided in the 12th Edition of Taxmann's Cracker for Advanced Auditing & Professional Ethics for CA-Final | New Syllabus • [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] which includes a summary of attempt-wise questions asked in the exams to identify the examination weightage of the chapters • [Most Updated & Amended] This book is updated & amended as per the following: o Standards on Auditing o Code of Ethics o Company Law o Taxation Laws o SEBI (LODR) Regulations o Peer Review • [Student-Oriented Book] The authors have developed this book keeping in mind the following factors: o Interaction of the authors with their students, with specific emphasis on difficulties faced by students in the examinations o Shaped by the authors' experience of teaching the subject matter at different levels o Reactions and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book This book is presented as per the New Scheme of Education and Training, where the entire syllabus has been divided into Six Modules: • Module I – Auditing Concepts and Engagement Standards o Quality Control and Engagement Standards o Audit Planning, Strategy and Execution o Risk Assessment and Internal Control o Audit in an Automated Environment • Module II – Professional Ethics o Professional Ethics (Chartered Accountants Act, 1949) • Module III – Company Audit o Company Audit o Audit Reports o CARO, 2020 o Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements o Audit of Dividends o Audit Committee & Corporate Governance o Liabilities of Auditor • Module IV – Different Types of Audit o Internal Audit o Management and Operational Audit o Audit under Fiscal Laws o Due Diligence, Investigation and Forensic Audit o Peer Review and Quality Review • Module V – Audit of Different Entities o Audit of Banks o Audit of Non-Banking Financial Companies o Audit of Insurance Companies o Audit of Public Sector Undertakings • Module VI – Questions on Ind-AS and Schedule III o Questions on Ind-AS o Questions on Schedule III