Prepare for a Statutory explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Preparing well makes a statutory audit smooth and quick. Here is a checklist to get your company audit-ready.
Get your records ready
- Finalise the trial balance, P&L and balance sheet
- Reconcile bank, GST, TDS and inter-company balances
- Keep invoices, contracts and statutory registers ready
Compliance documents
- Board/AGM minutes and resolutions
- Fixed-asset register and depreciation schedule
- TDS, GST and PF/ESI compliance records
During the audit
Respond promptly to auditor queries and provide supporting evidence to avoid delays and qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for a statutory audit?
Finalise financials, reconcile all accounts and keep invoices, registers and compliance records ready.
What documents does an auditor need?
Financial statements, ledgers, invoices, registers, and TDS/GST/PF records.
How can I make the audit faster?
Reconcile in advance and respond promptly to queries.
What causes audit qualifications?
Unreconciled balances, missing evidence and non-compliance.
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