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## Indian Chartered Accountant Required – SA 800 Special-Purpose Audit of UK WOS Financial Statements for RBI ODI APR We are seeking an experienced **Indian Chartered Accountant with audit experience and familiarity with ICAI Standards on Auditing, particularly SA 800 (Revised)**, to assist with a special-purpose financial reporting assignment relating to a UK private limited company that was a wholly owned subsidiary of an Indian company. ### Background The UK company was established as a wholly owned overseas subsidiary of an Indian company under India's RBI Overseas Investment (ODI) framework. The company was **non-operational / minimally active**, with no operating revenue during the relevant period and limited financial activity. The company was subsequently legally dissolved in the UK. Under applicable UK company law, the company was **eligible for statutory audit exemption**, and therefore no statutory auditor was appointed during the relevant period. The Indian parent is now required to complete its **Annual Performance Report (APR)** under the RBI Overseas Investment framework. The AD bank has advised that: > **"Audited financials of Foreign Entity w.r.t. the year of APR"** are required and has confirmed that the APR itself is to be signed by the authorised signatories of the Indian entity. ### Objective We are looking for an Indian CA who can assess whether the historical financial statements of the UK WOS can appropriately be audited as **special-purpose financial statements under SA 800 (Revised)**, specifically for the purpose of satisfying the Indian ODI/APR reporting requirement. The engagement should be structured strictly in accordance with applicable ICAI Standards on Auditing and professional requirements. ### Scope of work The professional would be expected to: 1. Review the existing historical financial statements/accounts of the UK WOS. 2. Review the company's bank statements and underlying financial records. 3. Reconcile the material transactions and balances. 4. Review the Indian parent's investment in the WOS and subsequent repatriation of funds. 5. Review the company's assets, liabilities, share capital and expenses. 6. Review Companies House records and dissolution documentation. 7. Determine the appropriate **special-purpose financial reporting framework** for the engagement. 8. Assess whether an audit engagement under **SA 800 (Revised)** is appropriate and professionally permissible in the circumstances. 9. Identify the intended users and purpose of the special-purpose financial statements. 10. If appropriate, conduct the audit in accordance with the applicable Standards on Auditing. 11. Issue the appropriate **independent auditor's report on the special-purpose financial statements**, if professionally permissible. 12. Advise whether the resulting audited financial statements and report would be suitable for submission to the Indian AD bank for the RBI ODI APR requirement. 13. Identify any additional documentation or audit evidence required. ### Important professional requirement The applicant must independently assess whether this engagement is **professionally permissible under ICAI requirements**. We are **not looking for a simple certification of existing unaudited accounts**. Any report issued must be the result of a genuine audit engagement with sufficient appropriate audit evidence and must comply with the applicable ICAI Standards on Auditing. The applicant should specifically confirm: * ICAI membership and practising status; * Relevant audit experience; * Experience with SA 800 (Revised); * Experience with special-purpose financial statements; * Whether they have undertaken audits for regulatory or overseas-investment purposes; * Whether they are comfortable auditing financial statements of a foreign entity for a specific regulatory purpose; * Whether they are comfortable dealing with a company that has subsequently been dissolved; and * Their view on whether SA 800 is an appropriate framework for this particular engagement. ### Documents available We have substantial supporting documentation, including: * Existing financial statements/accounts; * Bank statements; * Companies House records; * Dissolution documentation; * Details of the Indian parent's investment; * Repatriation documentation; * Corporate records; * Supporting transaction records; and * Other relevant financial documentation. ### Deliverable Subject to the professional's assessment of the appropriate framework and ICAI requirements: **Audited special-purpose financial statements of the UK WOS together with an appropriate independent auditor's report under SA 800 (Revised), suitable for consideration by the Indian AD bank in connection with the RBI ODI APR.** The professional must first confirm that the proposed engagement and report are professionally permissible. ### Proposal requirements Please provide: 1. ICAI membership/practising details. 2. Relevant audit experience. 3. Experience with SA 800 (Revised). 4. Experience with special-purpose financial statements. 5. Experience with foreign subsidiaries / overseas entities. 6. Experience with FEMA/RBI ODI reporting, if any. 7. Your proposed approach to the engagement. 8. Estimated professional fee. 9. Estimated turnaround time. **Please do not bid if your proposed service is merely to certify the existing unaudited accounts without performing an appropriate audit engagement.** The professional will be expected to determine and confirm the appropriate professional and regulatory basis before commencing the work.
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As a seasoned Chartered Accountant and an ACA qualified professional with nine years in the field, I am well-versed with the ropes of auditing and compliance. My comprehensive understanding of ICAI Standards on Auditing equips me perfectly to undertake your specific project requiring expertise in SA 800 (Revised). Moreover, my past experience with audits for regulatory or overseas-investment purposes coupled with my familiarity in reviewing dissolved companies' financial records ensures I am undeterred by any twists this project might throw. Your assignment aligns seamlessly with my skill set as it demands an analytical review of historical financial statements, reconciliation of material transactions and balances along with a detailed examination of underlying financial records - all areas I've excelled in through my career. Furthermore, having dealt extensively with Indian overseas investments, I come well-prepared to assess and determine the most appropriate special-purpose financial reporting framework for your specific requirement. However, what perhaps sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to comply strictly with all professional obligations. You mentioned that you do not seek a simple certification but genuine audit engagement providing sufficient, appropriate audit evidence as mandated by ICAI Standards on Auditing. Be assured that's exactly the approach I adopt to any project I'm associated with.
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Hi there! As a practicing finance professional, I specialize in conducting SA 800 (Revised) special-purpose audits of overseas subsidiaries to ensure strict compliance with FEMA and RBI ODI Annual Performance Report (APR) mandates. I will meticulously review your dissolved UK WOS's historical records, bank statements, and repatriation data to conduct a robust, professionally permissible audit under ICAI Standards, delivering an Independent Auditor's Report that perfectly satisfies your AD Bank's exact requirements. Please note that the final pricing will be finalised once I review the complete scope of work—I look forward to seamlessly resolving this regulatory reporting hurdle for your Indian parent company!
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This engagement requires a careful assessment of the applicable ICAI Standards, SA 800 As a Practicing Chartered Accountant with 10+ years' experience, I handle statutory regulatory. 1. Initial Assessment • Review the UK WOS financial statements, bank records, investment/repatriation documents, Companies House records, and dissolution documents. • Review the relevant RBI/ODI and AD-bank requirements and determine the appropriate special-purpose reporting framework. • Assess whether an SA 800 (Revised) engagement is professionally permissible and appropriate. 2. Audit Approach • If the engagement is appropriate, perform the audit based on sufficient and appropriate audit evidence and applicable ICAI Standards on Auditing. • Reconcile material transactions, balances, investment, share capital, assets, liabilities, and expenses. • Determine the appropriate intended users and purpose of the special-purpose financial statements. 3. Deliverables • Special-purpose financial statements and independent auditor's report, subject to professional and regulatory permissibility. • Documentation explaining the audit basis and any limitations or additional evidence required. • Guidance regarding suitability for submission to the AD bank for the ODI APR. I will not simply certify unaudited accounts. The exact scope, fee, and timeline can only be confirmed after reviewing the available documents and applicable RBI/ODI requirements.
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As an accomplished and upstanding professional, I hold a Masters degree in Accounting, a deep understanding of financial analysis and tax preparation. My experience at the Bangladesh Womens' Health Qualition allowed me to apply my skills in financial reporting and tax management proficiently and identify potential errors that I promptly rectified, ultimately saving substantial amounts of money. In light of your pertinent project, I am confident that my Accounting and Audit skills coupled with my keen attention to detail make me well-suited for the job. Moreover, as a post graduate of Accounting, I am profoundly familiar with the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) - which aligns closely with India's ICAI Standards on Auditing including SA 800(REV). Having handled accounting audits for regulatory compliance as well as worked extensively with financial statements, I believe I possess the proficiency and credibility required to undertake this special-purpose audit.
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I’m a practicing Chartered Accountant with valid ICAI membership and CoP, based in Delhi NCR. My firm has relevant experience in audit, FEMA/RBI ODI matters, special-purpose financial statements, and SA 800 (Revised). I have around 2 years of hands-on experience covering: • Statutory and financial statement audits • Special-purpose financial statements and SA 800 (Revised) • FEMA and RBI Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) compliance • Foreign/overseas entity-related financial and regulatory matters • Review of investments, repatriation, bank transactions and supporting documentation For this engagement, I understand that the requirement is not merely to certify existing unaudited accounts. I would also specifically consider whether the resulting audited financial statements and auditor’s report can appropriately support the Indian entity's RBI ODI APR submission and the AD bank's stated requirement. Why me: • Practicing CA with ICAI membership and valid COP • Delhi NCR practice • 2+ years of relevant professional experience • Experience in FEMA and RBI ODI matters • Experience with SA 800 (Revised) and special-purpose financial statements • Firm-level experience in audit and regulatory assignments Fee: To be finalised after reviewing the documents and confirming the scope. Turnaround: Can be confirmed after the initial document review. I would be happy to review the available records and first confirm the professional and regulatory basis for undertaking the engagement.
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Having undertaken not only statutory audits but also various special-purpose audits throughout my career, I assure you that I am the ideal candidate for your SA 800 audit needs. With my strong foundation in Indian accounting practices and extensive experience working with ICAI Standards on Auditing, especially SA 800 (Revised), I understand the intricacies of assessing special-purpose financial statements. My capacity to thoroughly review financial records alongside my ability to reconcile transactional data and bank statements is key to establishing the credibility of such unique engagements. I am comfortable dealing with regulatory requirements and working beyond borders; having handled audits for overseas-investment purposes, including the repatriation of funds, in the past. In addition, I'm well-versed in using Companies House records for background analysis. Beyond technical expertise, I offer a level of dedication and professionalism needed for this assignment. Recognising that your need goes beyond just certification, I promise a genuine audit approach ensuring ample and appropriate audit evidence in compliance with all applicable ICAI Standards on Auditing. My objective is not just to provide audited financial statements but ensure they are suitable and adequate for submission to RBI ODI APR as well. Let me{"continue"}
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Dear Client, I am a Chartered Accountant with professional experience in financial reporting, statutory and internal audit, financial controls, taxation, reconciliations and FP&A. I currently work in Global Profitability and Financial Analysis, supporting financial reporting and analysis across 15+ global entities. During my CA articleship, I gained hands-on experience in statutory and internal audits across Government, Public and Private sector entities, including ledger scrutiny, vouching, financial statement finalisation, reconciliations, audit documentation and internal control observations. I have also worked on direct and indirect tax computations, accounting and financial records maintained through Tally and Zoho Books. For this engagement, I understand that the requirement is not merely to certify existing accounts, but to independently assess the appropriate special-purpose financial reporting framework and whether an audit under SA 800 (Revised) is professionally appropriate and permissible in the circumstances. Subject to confirmation of the applicable ICAI requirements and engagement acceptance, my proposed approach would include all the necessary analysis. I would first confirm the professional and regulatory permissibility of the proposed engagement before commencing any audit work. I am happy to discuss the available documentation, scope, expected deliverables, professional fee and turnaround time. Thanks
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