The Indian accounting landscape is primarily regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The ICAI sets standards and guidelines for accounting and auditing practices. As of recent estimates, India has over 400,000 Chartered Accountants (CAs). There are also more than 200,000 CA firms. This reflects a robust profession. The accounting practices in India adhere to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). These standards are converging with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The landscape is continually evolving with reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability.
Network firms in India
Many registered public accounting firms are part of larger networks to enhance their service offerings and reach. Firms must disclose their affiliations in their annual PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Form 2 reports, specifically detailing any networks they are part of.Item 5.2 mandates the identification of any memberships or affiliations that provide access to audit procedures, manuals, or branding for audit services. Below are firms Indian audit firms registered with the US PCAOB.
Firm | Global Network |
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Choksey Bhargava & Co LLP | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
Lovelock & Lewes | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO BANGALORE LLP | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
Price Waterhouse (Bangalore) | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
Price Waterhouse (Kolkata) | PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited |
B S R & Co. LLP | KPMG International Cooperative |
KPMG | KPMG International Cooperative |
Grant Thornton India LLP | Grant Thornton International Limited |
Ernst & Young Associates LLP | Ernst & Young Global Limited |
S R B C & CO LLP | Ernst & Young Global Limited |
S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | Ernst & Young Global Limited |
S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP | Ernst & Young Global Limited |
Deloitte Haskins & Sells | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited |
Touche Ross & Co. LLP | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited |
BDO India LLP | BDO International Limited |
MZSK & Associates | BDO International Limited |
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