alleryStart learning →Under s.143(8), who may audit a domestic branch office's accounts?
AOnly a cost accountant
BOnly a CAG-named person
CAuditor or qualified person
DOnly the internal auditor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Auditor or qualified person
Sub-section (8) lets the company's auditor or any other person qualified and appointed under section 139 audit the branch accounts.
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