{"id":8741,"date":"2025-03-06T18:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T18:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=8741"},"modified":"2026-08-20T19:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:46:48","slug":"accounting-professionals-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Audit Right: Different accounting professionals in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FAQs-on-Tax-Audit-Under-Income-Tax-Act.jpg\" alt=\"FAQ\u2019s on Tax Audit \u00a0Under Income Tax Act\" width=\"906\" height=\"601\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a948bb77878b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a948bb77878b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#Role_of_different_accounting_professionals_on_Tax_Audit_in_India\" title=\"Role of different accounting professionals on Tax Audit in India\">Role of different accounting professionals on Tax Audit in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#Scope_of_professionals_eligible_to_conduct_Tax_Audits\" title=\"Scope of professionals eligible to conduct Tax Audits\">Scope of professionals eligible to conduct Tax Audits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#Major_changes_in_Tax_Audit_Report_Form_3CD_applicable_from_FY_2024-25_AY_2025-26_onwards\" title=\"Major changes in Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD) applicable from FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26 onwards).\">Major changes in Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD) applicable from FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26 onwards).<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#1_Overview_of_Changes\" title=\"1. Overview of Changes\">1. Overview of Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#2_Major_Changes_at_a_Glance\" title=\"2. Major Changes at a Glance\">2. Major Changes at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#3_Old_vs_New_Comparison\" title=\"3. Old vs New Comparison\">3. Old vs New Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#4_New_Clauses_Inserted_in_Form_3CD\" title=\"4. New Clauses Inserted in Form 3CD\">4. New Clauses Inserted in Form 3CD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#5_Major_Amendments_in_Existing_Clauses\" title=\"5. Major Amendments in Existing Clauses\">5. Major Amendments in Existing Clauses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#6_Impact_on_Taxpayers_Auditors\" title=\"6. Impact on Taxpayers &amp; Auditors\">6. Impact on Taxpayers &amp; Auditors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#7_Who_Will_Be_Affected\" title=\"7. Who Will Be Affected?\">7. Who Will Be Affected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#8_Action_Checklist_for_Taxpayers\" title=\"8. Action Checklist for Taxpayers\">8. Action Checklist for Taxpayers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/accounting-professionals-in-india\/#Practical_CA_Takeaway\" title=\"Practical CA Takeaway\">Practical CA Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_different_accounting_professionals_on_Tax_Audit_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Role of different accounting professionals on Tax Audit in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the role of different accounting professionals in India. ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda&#8217;s firm stance on reserving tax audits and other audit functions exclusively for chartered accountants highlights the longstanding jurisdictional boundaries between ICAI, ICSI, and ICMAI.<\/p>\n<p>Given the recent push from ICSI &amp; ICMAI to be included in the definition of \u2018accountant\u2019 under the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, it will be crucial to see how the Ministry of Corporate Affairs navigates this dispute. The fact that a coordination committee, including representatives from all three bodies, is chaired by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Secretary suggests that the government may take a balanced approach.<\/p>\n<p>Charanjot Singh Nanda&#8217;s (ICAI President) statement reinforces the institute&#8217;s firm stance on preserving tax audits as the exclusive domain of chartered accountants. His emphasis on maintaining CAs&#8217; expertise in audits directly responds to ICSI\u2019s request for the inclusion of company secretaries in the definition of \u2018accountant\u2019 under the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICAI-President-C-J-S-Nanda-ji-on-TaxAudits.jpg\" alt=\"ICAI President C J S Nanda ji on Tax Audits.\" width=\"912\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICAI-President-C-J-S-Nanda-ji-on-TaxAudits.jpg 832w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICAI-President-C-J-S-Nanda-ji-on-TaxAudits-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICAI-President-C-J-S-Nanda-ji-on-TaxAudits-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ICAI-President-C-J-S-Nanda-ji-on-TaxAudits-800x482.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reference to Supreme Court and Delhi High Court rulings supporting the exclusive audit rights of CAs strengthens ICAI\u2019s position. However, ICSI and ICMAI\u2019s argument likely revolves around expanding the role of company secretaries and cost accountants in financial reporting, compliance, and tax-related work.<\/p>\n<p>ICSI\u2019s argument, which focuses on easing compliance bottlenecks, timely tax filings, and reducing the need for extensions, highlights the increasing complexities in tax compliance. However, the ICAI&#8217;s position is backed by legal precedents and historical regulatory practices that have designated tax audits as a specialized function of Chartered Accountants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_of_professionals_eligible_to_conduct_Tax_Audits\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Scope of professionals eligible to conduct Tax Audits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final decision will rest with the coordination committee under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, where all three professional bodies. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India are represented. It remains to be seen whether the government will broaden the scope of professionals eligible to conduct tax audits or uphold the traditional role of Chartered Accountants.<\/p>\n<p>This debate could have far-reaching implications for professionals across the three institutions, particularly in areas like tax audits, forensic audits, and compliance-related services. Additionally, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India move to establish an International ADR Centre further signals its intent to expand its influence<\/p>\n<p>How do you see this issue playing out? Would regulatory changes be likely, or do you think the status quo will be maintained? Given the strong opposition from ICAI, do you think the Ministry is likely to consider any middle ground, such as defining distinct roles for different professionals in tax compliance without encroaching on audits?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_changes_in_Tax_Audit_Report_Form_3CD_applicable_from_FY_2024-25_AY_2025-26_onwards\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Major changes in Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD)<\/strong> applicable from <strong>FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26 onwards)<\/strong>.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1.jpg\" alt=\"tax auditor\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1-787x1024.jpg 787w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1-768x999.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1780560497806-1-800x1041.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>major changes in Tax Audit Report (Form 3CD) applicable from FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26 onwards). Here&#8217;s the same information in a structured table format based on the image.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overview_of_Changes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">1. Overview of Changes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 219px;\" width=\"830\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Applicable From<\/td>\n<td>FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26 onwards)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Source<\/td>\n<td>Income-tax (22nd Amendment) Rules, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Objective<\/td>\n<td>Increase transparency and compliance reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focus Area<\/td>\n<td>Loans, deposits, cash transactions, share capital, TDS\/TCS, assessments, audits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Impact<\/td>\n<td>More disclosures and enhanced auditor responsibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Major_Changes_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">2. Major Changes at a Glance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 262px;\" width=\"828\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Change Area<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 3CD Expansion<\/td>\n<td>14 new clauses inserted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Existing Clauses Revised<\/td>\n<td>Many clauses amended for detailed reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reporting Level<\/td>\n<td>More transaction-wise disclosures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compliance Focus<\/td>\n<td>Increased emphasis on tax compliance and reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quantitative Reporting<\/td>\n<td>More numerical and break-up requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Auditor Responsibility<\/td>\n<td>Higher verification responsibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Digital Reporting<\/td>\n<td>Continues in Form 3CD format<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Old_vs_New_Comparison\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">3. Old vs New Comparison<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 250px;\" width=\"846\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Earlier (Up to AY 2024-25)<\/th>\n<th>Now (From AY 2025-26)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tax Audit Form<\/td>\n<td>Form 3CD<\/td>\n<td>Form 3CD (Revised)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Clauses<\/td>\n<td>44 Clauses<\/td>\n<td>58 Clauses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>New Clauses<\/td>\n<td>Nil<\/td>\n<td>14 New Clauses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disclosure Level<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<td>Detailed &amp; Transaction Specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reporting Nature<\/td>\n<td>General Reporting<\/td>\n<td>Quantitative Reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compliance Reporting<\/td>\n<td>Basic<\/td>\n<td>Extended &amp; Specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_New_Clauses_Inserted_in_Form_3CD\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">4. New Clauses Inserted in Form 3CD<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 482px;\" width=\"825\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Clause<\/th>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29C<\/td>\n<td>Loans \/ Deposits accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29D<\/td>\n<td>Repayment of Loans\/Deposits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29E<\/td>\n<td>Cash Deposits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29F<\/td>\n<td>Cash Withdrawals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29G<\/td>\n<td>Share Application Money Received<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29H<\/td>\n<td>Share Application Money Pending Allotment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29I<\/td>\n<td>Share Application Money Adjusted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29J<\/td>\n<td>Shares Allotted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29K<\/td>\n<td>Share Application Money Refunded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29L<\/td>\n<td>Outstanding Loan\/Deposit Balances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29M<\/td>\n<td>Investments, Guarantees &amp; Securities u\/s 185\/186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44EB<\/td>\n<td>Compliance with Section 94B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44F<\/td>\n<td>Adverse Audit Opinion \/ Disclaimer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44G to 44K<\/td>\n<td>Search, Seizure, Limitation, Books Not Maintained, Cash Losses etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Major_Amendments_in_Existing_Clauses\"><\/span>5. Major Amendments in Existing Clauses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 584px;\" width=\"845\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Clause<\/th>\n<th>Key Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 3<\/td>\n<td>More depreciation disclosures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 5<\/td>\n<td>Detailed Capital Work-in-Progress reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 6<\/td>\n<td>Detailed Intangible Asset reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 7<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced Physical Stock Verification reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 8<\/td>\n<td>More details of Debtors\/Creditors\/Loans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 9<\/td>\n<td>Detailed Chapter VI-A deduction reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 10<\/td>\n<td>Specified Person Transactions reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 12<\/td>\n<td>Expanded Section 43B reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 13<\/td>\n<td>Detailed TDS\/TCS reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 17<\/td>\n<td>Stock-in-Trade to Capital Asset conversion reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 18<\/td>\n<td>Detailed Loss &amp; Depreciation reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 20<\/td>\n<td>Exempt Income expenditure reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 21<\/td>\n<td>Expanded penalty and disallowance reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 22-28<\/td>\n<td>Additional disclosures and clarifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 30 &amp; 31<\/td>\n<td>More detailed transaction reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 32 &amp; 33<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced taxation disclosures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 34-43<\/td>\n<td>Several clauses expanded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Impact_on_Taxpayers_Auditors\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">6. Impact on Taxpayers &amp; Auditors<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 268px;\" width=\"808\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Area<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compliance Burden<\/td>\n<td>Increased<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Documentation<\/td>\n<td>More records to maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audit Verification<\/td>\n<td>More detailed checking required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notices &amp; Scrutiny<\/td>\n<td>Higher possibility due to detailed reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Controls<\/td>\n<td>Need strengthening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Governance<\/td>\n<td>Improved transparency and accountability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Who_Will_Be_Affected\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">7. Who Will Be Affected?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 195px;\" width=\"820\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Companies<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLPs<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Partnership Firms<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Proprietorships<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Assessees requiring Tax Audit<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Action_Checklist_for_Taxpayers\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">8. Action Checklist for Taxpayers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 314px;\" width=\"812\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Action Required<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strengthen Internal Controls<\/td>\n<td>Improve compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maintain Loan &amp; Deposit Records<\/td>\n<td>Clause 29 reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Track Cash Transactions<\/td>\n<td>Cash deposit\/withdrawal disclosures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maintain Share Capital Records<\/td>\n<td>Share application money reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ensure TDS\/TCS Compliance<\/td>\n<td>Clause 34 reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Review Section 43B Items<\/td>\n<td>Expanded disclosure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reconcile Books Regularly<\/td>\n<td>Reduce audit qualifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maintain Documentary Evidence<\/td>\n<td>Support detailed reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_CA_Takeaway\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Practical CA Takeaway<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\">\n<table class=\"___1vyiefv f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f10ghnd0 f8fmt76 fjvbh62 f1qrqxae f1vw5qpk fc02sbz fxawf59 fymf513 f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f1o0pw0q fbjjl9v fk1v6el f16pyhcb f1ixlhx9 f12zef0i flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q f1004tna fcoaxci fh0ee9u f15v23i2 f1dmj53 f1r1gcv9 f14z1veh ffufd3x f1ypplot f1660cg\" style=\"height: 265px;\" width=\"805\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Highest Risk Areas<\/th>\n<th>Why Important<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 29 Series<\/td>\n<td>Loans, deposits, cash transactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 13\/34<\/td>\n<td>TDS-TCS compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 12<\/td>\n<td>Section 43B reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 17<\/td>\n<td>Conversion of stock-in-trade\/capital assets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 20 &amp; 21<\/td>\n<td>Exempt income and disallowances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clause 44 Series<\/td>\n<td>Search, seizure, audit observations, cash losses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479.jpg\" alt=\"tax audit changs\" width=\"1280\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1784427326479-800x420.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Form 3CD has evolved from a basic summary reporting document into a comprehensive transaction-based compliance report. Tax auditors are now required to perform more detailed verification and provide granular disclosures on areas such as loans and deposits, cash transactions, share capital movements, TDS\/TCS compliance, and Section 43B-related disallowances.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Role of different accounting professionals on Tax Audit in India This is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the role of different accounting professionals in India. ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda&#8217;s firm stance on reserving tax audits and other audit functions exclusively for chartered accountants highlights the longstanding jurisdictional boundaries between ICAI, ICSI, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[560],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8741"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8741"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11013,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8741\/revisions\/11013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}