ARY & Co. LLP, were the statutory auditors of Ambeaon Limited (a listed company), appointed for period of 5 years. After completion of two years, the auditors resigned as statutory auditors. Soon within a couple of d

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ARY & Co. LLP, were the statutory auditors of Ambeaon Limited (a listed company), appointed for period of 5 years. After completion of two years, the auditors resigned as statutory auditors. Soon within a couple of days of auditor's resignation, two independent directors also resigned from the Board. What would be the disclosure obligations on the Company?

Answer & Explanation:

In case of resignation of the auditor of the listed entity, detailed reasons for resignation of auditor, as given by the said auditor, shall be disclosed by the listed entities to the stock exchanges as soon as possible but not later than 24 hours of receipt of such reasons from the auditor. Therefore, for resignation of ARY & Co., LLP, the Company would be required to make above disclosures. In case of resignation of an independent director of the listed entity, within seven days from the date of resignation, the following disclosures shall be made to the stock exchanges by the listed entities: Detailed reasons for the resignation of independent directors as given by the said director shall be disclosed by the listed entities to the stock exchanges. The independent director shall, along with the detailed reasons, also provide a confirmation that there is no other material reasons other than those provided. The confirmation as provided by the independent director above shall also be disclosed by the listed entities to the stock exchanges along with the detailed reasons.

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