What are the reporting requirements of fraud detected while performing duties as auditor under section 143(12) of Companies Act, 2013?

CS Executive · Company Accounts & Auditing Practices · PYQS · June 2018
What are the reporting requirements of fraud detected while performing duties as auditor under section 143(12) of Companies Act, 2013?

Answer & Explanation:

Under section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, if an auditor of a company in the course of the performance of his duties as an auditor, has reason to believe that an offence of fraud involving such amount or amounts as may be prescribed, is being or has been committed in the company by its officers or employees, the auditor shall report the matter to the Central Government within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed. Provided that in case of a fraud involving lesser than the specified amount, the auditor shall report the matter to the audit committee constituted under section 177 or to the Board in other cases within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed. Provided further that the companies, whose auditors have reported frauds under this sub-section to the audit committee or the Board but not reported to the Central Government, shall disclose the details about such frauds in the Board's report in such manner as may be prescribed.

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