Audit, Assurance and Corporate Governance
Ensuring reliability, trust and transparency. Corporate Governance is not a buzzword; it is an Identity.
We are a “Peer Reviewed” professional firm as prescribed under the guidelines of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. While financial audits and related assurance services is a forte of Chartered Accountants, we, as a Corporate Secretarial and legal advisory firm, conducts:
Secretarial Audit
Audits mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to the prescribed class of companies and India’s Capital Market Regulator – SEBI, to all publicly traded companies.
Governance Audit
Audit mandated by India’s Capital Market Regulator - SEBI under the provisions of Listing Regulations to check the standards of the Corporate Governance practices adopted by publicly traded companies.
Diligence Audits
Audit mandated by the Reserve Bank of India to secure the interest of the lenders and in-turn of financial system of the country.
Share Capital Audits
Audit mandated by the India’s Capital Market Regulator - SEBI under the provisions of Listing Regulations to all publicly traded companies for reconciliation of securities in physical and demat mode.
Due Diligence
Comprehensive audits done for health check-up of the company before making any investment.
Scrutinizers Audits
Audit which mandates scrutinising meetings of the shareholders of the prescribed class of companies to decide validity of the meeting and validity of the decisions taken at the meeting.
Assurance
Assurance in a literal sense means assuring or guaranteeing about something. Assurance covers range of services that provides confidence in information, processes, systems or controls, and aims to improve quality, transparency, and stakeholder confidence. While a Chartered Accountant plays a key role in providing assurance services related to the preparation of financial statements and financial controls adopted by the Company, a Company Secretary provides assurance services regarding standards of compliances and governance by way of providing an independent opinion.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance these days is not just merely a buzzword; it has become the reality and increasingly getting aligned with the identity of the Company. It is not limited to protecting the rights and interests of the shareholders, it is more about systems, practices, and processes which protects the interests of all stakeholders including the management, employees, creditors, supply chain, customers, community and the environment. It establishes a framework on how a company is managed, decisions are made, and how it remains accountable for the actions, with the ultimate goal of achieving long-term success and sustainability. Our audit and assurance services includes extensive advisory on:
Frequently Asked Questions
Audit, Assurance and Corporate Governance
What types of entities can a foreign company set up in India?
You can establish a Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or even Companies for Charitable Purposes, depending on your business objectives and compliance requirements.
How do I decide the right structure for my business in India?
The choice depends on your industry, ownership preferences, taxation, compliance costs, and long-term goals. We spend significant time understanding your plans and advise the most suitable structure to optimize governance, cost, and operational efficiency.
What are the compliances required for starting a business in India?
Post incorporation, a company must comply with regulatory filings, taxation requirements, accounting standards, and corporate governance norms. This includes statutory registrations, maintenance of records, periodic returns, and other sector-specific approvals.
Can foreign investors freely invest in all Indian sectors?
Most sectors are open under the automatic FDI route, but certain industries require prior government approval. We help you assess whether your business falls under automatic or approval routes and guide you through approvals if required.
What are the key factors considered before entity formation?
We analyze promoter plans, industry nature, taxation aspects, compliance costs, and regulatory environment before advising on the form of entity to ensure long-term feasibility.
How does India support start-ups and entrepreneurs?
India has a vibrant start-up ecosystem with government support under the Start-up India Scheme. Entrepreneurs benefit from easier compliance, tax incentives, access to funding, incubators, accelerators, and strong investor interest.