Companies Act 2013, goes beyond professional liability for fraud and extends to personal liability if a company continues. In the context, you are required to examine and answer Yes or No whether following are frauds in
CS Professional · Internal and Forensic Audit · PYQS · June 2026
Companies Act 2013, goes beyond professional liability for fraud and extends to personal liability if a company continues. In the context, you are required to examine and answer Yes or No whether following are frauds in terms of Companies Act or not, attracting penalty under section 447 of the Companies Act 2013. If yes, name the designation of the responsible officer. Acceptance of deposit with intent to defraud depositors or for any fraudulent purpose.
Answer & Explanation:
Yes, acceptance of deposit with intent to defraud depositors or for any fraudulent purpose is fraud in terms of Companies Act, 2013 and therefore, every officer of the company who accepted the deposits is the responsible officer.
Topics: Corporate Governance
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