ICAI Issues FAQs On Management Representation Letter
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ICAI Issues FAQs on Management Representation Letter
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB), has released a publication in August 2025 titled “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Management Representation Letter.” This guidance document aims to clarify the requirements under Standard on Auditing (SA) 580 – Written Representations, and to assist auditors in ensuring robust compliance during audit engagements.
Role and Importance of the Management Representation Letter
The FAQs highlight the critical role of the Management Representation Letter (MRL) as both a form of audit evidence and a mechanism to reinforce management’s accountability for the financial statements. The publication explains key aspects such as the scope of MRLs, their evidential value and limitations, the responsibilities of management in providing them, and the auditor’s response in cases where representations are inconsistent or refused.
Practical Guidance with Templates and Checklists
To support practical application, the document includes illustrative templates of MRLs and a compliance checklist. These resources cover areas such as consolidated financial statements, circumstances requiring additional written representations, and the need to update MRLs as audit circumstances evolve. Such tools are intended to promote uniformity and ease of implementation among audit practitioners.
Strengthening Audit Quality and Financial Reporting
By issuing this publication, ICAI aims to strengthen audit documentation, enhance consistency in the application of SA 580, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Improved practices around MRLs are expected to contribute to higher audit quality, ultimately supporting the credibility and reliability of financial reporting in India.
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