M/s DEF & Associates have been appointed as the statutory auditor of JKL Ltd., a PSU engaged in generation of electricity from solar power. The…
CA Final · Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics · PYQS · November 2024
M/s DEF & Associates have been appointed as the statutory auditor of JKL Ltd., a PSU engaged in generation of electricity from solar power. The Committee on Public undertakings with a view to examining PSU's physical and financial performer is examining the reports and accounts of public undertaking and also audit findings of the C & AG. Following are some of the functions of specialised committees: (i) to examine the statement of accounts of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, the audit of which is conducted by the Comptroller & Auditor General either under the directions of the President or by a Statute of Parliament; (ii) to examine the estimates to report what economies, improvements in organization, efficiency or administrative reform, consistent with the policy underlying the estimates may be effected; (iii) to examine the autonomy and efficiency of public undertakings and to see whether they are being managed in accordance with sound business principles and prudent commercial practices; (iv) to examine public enterprises through comprehensive appraisal or evaluation of performance of the undertaking. It involves a thorough examination, including evaluation of the policies, programmes and financial working of the undertaking. From the above functions, which are the functions of Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU)?
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Correct Answer: Option (D)
(iii) & (iv)
Topics: Overview of Audit of Public Sector Undertakings
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