SSC

1336. The branch auditor is appointed by –

A. Shareholders in an annual general meeting
B. Shareholders in general meeting
C. Board of directors in board meeting
D. Any of the above
✅ The correct answer is option B.

1338. Which of the following statements with regard to rules regarding exemption from branch audit is not true?

A. A branch office of a company can be granted exemption on the basis of quantum of activity criterion
B. If a satisfactory arrangement of scrutiny check of the books of account of a branch office of a manufacturing company has been made, it can be exempted from branch audit
C. Cost consideration should be considered as an important factor/ground for exemption from branch audit
D. The auditor should state in his audit report that branch office is exempted by virtue of quantum of activity or any other basis
✅ The correct answer is option B.

1339. Which of the following is not true regarding requirements under section 227(3) (f) of the Companies Act, 1956?

A. The auditor has to satisfy himself whether any of the directors of the company, whether public or private, are disqualified from being appointed as directors as per section 274(1) (g).
B. Section 274(1) (g) is applicable to appointment of directors both in public and private companies but reporting is limited to only those directors of a company who are also directors of a public company
C. The auditor requires every director to submit a written representation in respect of each Public company, of which the is a director, as to whether such company has defaulted in terms of provisions of sections 274(1) (g)
D. The disqualification should be considered on the date of audit report.
✅ The correct answer is option D.
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