A Statutory Audit is a mandatory audit required by law to check whether a company’s financial statements are true and fair.
Governing Law
Companies Act, 2013
Who conducts it?
A Chartered Accountant (CA)
Purpose
Verify financial statements
Ensure compliance with accounting standards
Protect stakeholders (investors, government, etc.)
Applicability
All companies (Private & Public Limited)
LLPs (if turnover exceeds limits)
Some other entities as per law
Output
Audit Report attached with financial statements