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ABOUT Appointment Of Auditor

The new regime of Companies Act 2013 has changed the requirement for appointment of the auditor in Companies. There has been a paradigm shift in the provisions relating to the appointment of Statutory Auditor. This article broadly covers the provisional requirement for appointment of the auditor under Companies Act, 2013. The responsibility of evaluating the validity and reliability of financial statements is to the auditors.

It involves intelligent scrutiny of the books of account of a Company with reference to documents, vouchers and other relevant records to ensure that the entries made therein giving a clean and clear picture of the business. Hence, the need to appoint Statutory Auditor arises.

Appointment of the Auditor under Companies Act 2013

Every company shall at the first annual general meeting appoint an auditor either an individual or a firm, this is a mandatory requirement as prescribed under the Act. It is a mandatory condition that before such appointment is made, the written consent of the auditor to such appointment, and a certificate from him stating that the appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the conditions as may be prescribed, shall be obtained from the auditor.

  • Every Company shall appoint the first auditor within 30 days from the date of registration in a board meeting.
  • The first auditor (audit firm) such appointed shall hold office from the conclusion of the meeting in which he is appointed up to the conclusion of the sixth annual general meeting (for a period of five years).
  • Before the appointment of the auditor is made, the written consent of the auditor to such appointment, and a certificate from him that if the appointment, if made, it shall be obtained from the respective auditor and it shall also include that the auditor has satisfied the criteria provided in the Companies Act 2013.
  • Auditor’s appointment shall be communicated in writing.
  • The first auditor shall hold office until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting of Company.
  • Remuneration paid to the auditor shall be fixed by the shareholders in general meeting or it can be delegated to the Board. All out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Company shall be paid in addition the remuneration paid to him.
  • No need to file any resolution for the appointment of First Auditor.

GOVERNMENT COMPANIES

For Government Company Appointment by C&AG

  • In the case of Government Company, the first auditor shall be appointed by the Comptroller and Auditor General and it will be made within 60 days from the date of incorporation. Further, such appointed shall be noted in the Board meeting held immediately after such appointment. Such appointment made by C&AG is required to be intimated to the auditor by the Company.
  • The Board shall fix the remuneration in case of the first auditor.
  • Such first auditor’s appointment shall be made by passing board resolution in Board Meeting or by Circular resolution.
  • No requirement to do any filing with the Register of Companies in the case of the First auditor.

Appointment of Auditor in case of Casual Vacancy

  • Casual Vacancy’ has not been defined in the Companies Act. In simple terms, it means vacation caused in the office of an auditor by his
  • Death
  • If any disqualification of auditor happens under section 141 of the Company and such a situation is to be considered as a casual vacancy.
  • If the ratification resolution fails at AGM then it is considered as a casual vacancy.
  • Auditor appointed in the casual vacancy shall hold office till the conclusion of the forthcoming annual general meeting.
  • The new Companies Act have expressly given powers to the shareholders to fix remuneration except in the case of 1stauditor. Since the law being silent and going with the purposeful interpretation of law the remuneration can be decided by the Board as the appointing authority is the Board itself moreover section 224(8) of Companies Act, 1956 also enumerated the same principle. However, this shall not be the case where a casual vacancy has arisen due to resignation.

Filing of Casual Vacancy by Board of Director

  • The Board of directors shall fill a casual vacancy in the office of an auditor if such casual vacancy is due to the reason other than resignation. Such vacancy shall be filled within 30 days.
  • Before such appointment is made, written consent shall be given and a certificate shall be obtained from the auditor. If Company is required to constitute an audit committee then committee shall give auditor’s recommendation to the Board.
  • Such auditor appointed shall hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting.
  • Remuneration of the auditor shall be fixed by the Board.
  • Such an appointment is required to be filed with 15 days from the date of such appointment.

In the case of Failure of Appointment by C&AG

  • In Government Company if any Auditor is not appointed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India within 60 days then Board of Directors of the Company shall appoint auditor with next 30 days.
  • The remuneration paid to the auditor may be fixed by the Board of the Company.
  • The first auditor is appointed by passing Board Resolution in Board Meeting or by Circular Resolution.
  • No form filing is required to be filed in the case of appointment in case of First Auditor.

In the case of Failure of Appointment by C&AG and Board Both

  • If Board fails to make such appointment within next 30 days, the Board will inform the members of the Company and they shall make an appointment with 60 days at the extraordinary meeting, such auditor appointed shall hold office till the conclusion of the first annual general meeting.
  • As stated earlier, the responsibility to inform members about a failure to appoint the first auditor starts immediately on expiry of the 90 days whereas duty of the members of the Company to appoint the first auditor starts immediately on receipt of the information of non-appointment by the Board. Once such information is received by the members they shall within 60 days from the receipt appoint the auditor and such auditor appointed shall hold office till the conclusion of the first annual general meeting.
  • First Auditor appointed at the extraordinary general meeting shall hold office till the conclusion of the first annual general meeting.

Casual Vacancy to be Filed by Members

  • In a case of casual vacancy is caused by the resignation of an auditor, such vacancy is required to be filled within 3 months by the recommendation of the Board.
  • Such vacancy shall be filled only by the recommendation of the Board within 30 days of casual vacancy and shareholders shall appoint within 3 months from the date of such recommendation by the Board of Directors.
  • Remuneration in such case shall be fixed by the members in General Meeting.
  • Form ADT-1 should be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within 15 days of appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it compulsory to appoint auditor for 5 years?

There is no transition time for section 139(1). Unlike independent directors, where appointment upto 5 years is allowed, in case of auditors, it is mandatorily 5 years. Therefore the company will have to appoint the auditor for a term of five years.

After incorporation of a company in the first annual general meeting, an Auditor must be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Auditor will typically hold term till the conclusion of 6th AGM or 5 years.

The First auditor of a company, other than a Government Company, shall be appointed by the board of directors within thirty days of the date of incorporation of a company. The auditor so appointed, shall hold office until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting

Right of auditor to attend general meeting. However, in the Companies Act, 2013, it has now been made compulsory for auditors to attend AGM/EGM under section 146 i.e. However, the auditor is permitted to be exempted by the company to attend the general meeting.

After incorporation of a company in the first annual general meeting, an Auditor must be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Auditor will typically hold term till the conclusion of 6th AGM or 5 years. The appointment of an Auditor can also be made for a period of 1 year, renewable at each annual general meeting

An auditor is someone who prepares and examines financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. They assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.

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