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.