Why did ICAI seek added powers over audit firms?
AIt had no elected council
BIt could not hold exams
CIt could act only on members
DIt could not name members
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It could act only on members
Under its regulations ICAI can proceed only against individual members, not against the firms, so it sought power to act against repeat offender firms.
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