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Tax Audit vs Statutory Audit: What's the Difference?

Understand when each audit applies, who requires it, and what the reporting obligations are.

Businesses often confuse tax audit with statutory audit. Both serve different purposes under different laws. This article clears up the difference.

Tax Audit

Required under the Income Tax Act when turnover crosses the prescribed limit, reported in Form 3CA/3CB-3CD.

Statutory Audit

Mandated under the Companies Act for all companies regardless of turnover, focused on the true and fair view of financial statements.

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