Silverline Appliances Ltd. is engaged in the business of manufacturing high-quality kitchen appliances. They have a significant market presence for…
CA Intermediate · Corporate and Other Laws · RTP · January 2026
Silverline Appliances Ltd. is engaged in the business of manufacturing high-quality kitchen appliances. They have a significant market presence for their products across India. The company appointed its statutory auditors for the financial year 2023-2024. The engagement letter with the auditors included a clause stating that the remuneration would be mutually decided. The directors of the company have approached you to seek advice on the provisions related to the remuneration of auditors as per the Companies Act, 2013.
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Section 142 of the Companies Act, 2013, provides for remuneration of auditors. According to this section the remuneration of the auditors of a company shall be fixed by the company in general meeting or in such manner as the company in general meeting may determine. The remuneration shall, in addition to the fee payable to an auditor, include the expenses, if any, incurred by the auditor in connection with the audit of the company and any facility extended to him but does not include any remuneration paid to him for any other service rendered by him at the request of the company. As per the facts of the question and stated provision, remuneration of the appointed statutory auditors of a company shall be fixed by Silverline Appliances Ltd. in general meeting or in such manner as the company in general meeting may determine.
Topics: Audit and Auditors
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