1)
The partners of the firm have a system of detailed discussions
with the prospective clients so as to determine whether the assignment
should be accepted taking into consideration the nature of business
and ethical standards of the party. Similarly the business policies
and ethics of the existing clients are reviewed from time to time
with a view to determine whether the firm should continue to serve
them as auditors/consultants.
2)
Each audit is conducted under the supervision, guidance and control
of one of our Partners having a minimum post qualification experience
of five years in conducting audits.
3)
Partner in charge of particular audits maintains a separate file
called Permanent File for each auditee containing details of the
constitution of the organization, nature of business, names and
qualifications of chief executive and departmental heads, special
features of organization etc.
4)
Partner in charge prepares an audit program in the first year
of the audit. The audit is carried out in accordance with the
audit programme by an audit team comprised of Chartered Accountant
and other adequately qualified, trained and experienced assistants
5)
The audit program is prepared and monitored in a manner so as
to ensure the observance of Standard Accounting Practices, compliance
of Accounting Standards, adherence to the principles of independence,
integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and professional behaviour.
6)
The audit program is revised and updated from time to time taking
into consideration the changes in business of the auditee, requirements
of Accounting Standards, changes in applicable laws, disclosure
requirements etc. etc.
7)
Partner in charge tries to depute the same audit staff, which
conducted the audit in previous year. New staff is briefed in
detail before the commencement of audit. He continuously monitors
the work done by the Chartered Accountants and other members of
the audit team so as to ensure the quality of the work done by
them.
8)
Details of work done by each member of the audit team are kept
in yearly audit files with working notes, schedules, statements,
details, supporting papers etc. The performance of each Chartered
Accountant and other members of audit team is reviewed periodically
and necessary modification is made from time to time.
9)
Partners consult each other on important issues arising during
the course of audit and at the time of finalization. Legal/expert
opinions are sought if considered necessary.
10)
Our firm has the practice of holding weekly meetings of Chartered
Accountants and other staff engaged in audit, taxation and other
functions. The staff is encouraged to discuss important issues
faced by them during last week. Partners and senior Chartered
Accountants provide solutions to the issues. In these meetings,
the experience is shared with each other, which enhances the knowledge
and expertise of the staff engaged in handling the professional
assignments. They are continuously reminded to remain firm and
independent in carrying out the work assigned to them and be polite
in their behaviour in dealing with the clients’ officers
and staff.
11)
Partners and other staff participate in Continuing Professional
Education programmes conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India, Northern India Regional Council and other organizations.