NFRA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed SA 600 Revisions to Enhance Audit Quality for PIEs
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The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has identified critical deficiencies in audit quality related to Group audits under SA 600, specifically impacting Public Interest Entities (PIEs). These deficiencies stem from audit firms’ and auditors’ inadequate understanding of legal responsibilities and improper application of standards, resulting in negligence that affects stakeholders adversely. Despite the continued enforcement of the 2009 Standards on Auditing (SAs) under section 143(10) of the Act, NFRA has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to update these standards to align with the latest legal and international frameworks. In response, ICAI proposed draft revisions for 35 SAs in 2022, but these did not fully incorporate updates from international standards, notably ISA 600 “Special Considerations ? Audits of Group Financial Statements. (Including the Work of Component Auditors)”. Consequently, NFRA is proposing a comprehensive revision of SA 600 to address key areas such as clarifying auditor roles, enhancing materiality and risk assessment, improving supervision and documentation, and aligning with international standards.
NFRA is now seeking public comments on these proposed revisions. Feedback should address specific questions related to the proposed changes and include empirical data and alternative suggestions where applicable. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 October 2024.
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