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CARO 2020 Checklist

Companies Auditor's Report Order 2020 · All 21 Clauses · Yes / No / Qualified / N/A · Observations · Print Audit Report · FY 2026-27

📊 CARO 2020 Progress
0 Favourable 0 Unfavourable 0 Qualified 0 N/A 0 / 21 Done

About This Tool

The CARO 2020 Checklist provides a clause-by-clause guide for reporting under the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order 2020. CARO 2020 applies to most companies (with exemptions for small companies, qualifying private companies, and banking/insurance companies) and covers all 21 reporting clauses including fixed assets, inventory, loans, deposits, statutory dues, defaults, guarantees, and fraud.

How to Use

  1. Go through each of the 21 CARO 2020 clauses systematically.
  2. For each clause, select whether it is applicable to the company being audited.
  3. Enter your observations and findings for applicable clauses.
  4. The tool helps draft the CARO paragraph for inclusion in the audit report.
  5. Review flagged items and confirm all mandatory disclosures before signing the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are exempt from CARO 2020?

CARO 2020 does not apply to banking companies, insurance companies, Section 8 companies, One Person Companies (OPCs), small companies, and private limited companies where: paid-up capital ≤ ₹1 crore, borrowings ≤ ₹1 crore, and turnover ≤ ₹10 crore.

What are the key new clauses in CARO 2020?

New requirements include: undisclosed income, utilisation of IPO/FPO funds, whistle-blower complaints, ageing schedules of payables and receivables, and compliance with layers of subsidiaries under Section 2(87).

Is CARO 2020 applicable for FY 2026-27?

Yes. CARO 2020 has been applicable since FY 2021-22 and continues for FY 2026-27 audit reports.

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