Additional information called for in respect of MEF 2023-24 for StCCBs & CCBs

Additional information called for in respect of MEF 2023-24 for StCCBs & CCBs

Professional Development Committee (PDC) seeks additional information in respect of MEF 2023-24 for preparation of panel for appointment / re-appointment of Statutory auditors of State Co-Operative Banks (StCCBs) and Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs) which is available at www.meficai.org.

Before filling the Additional Information Form, Members are advised to go through the Advisory and Guidelines dated 15.01.2024 on Appointment / Re-appointment of Statutory Auditors of State Co-operative Banks and Central Co-operative Banks.

Eligibility for filling the Additional Information Form (Both conditions to be fulfilled):

• Partnership/LLP firms who had submitted MEF for the year 2023-24; AND
  
  
• With at least 2 partners having ‘Date of Joining’ in the Firm on or before 1st July, 2020, out of which at least 1 Partner is FCA as on 1st July, 2023.

Registration/ Login Credentials:

Applicants can login with MEF 2023-24 credentials. If one has forgotten the password, please go to “Forgot Password” button to retrieve the password.

Please Note

• It is only the additional information sought in respect of MEF 2023 -24.
  
  
• Those who have submitted MEF 2023-24 and are eligible as mentioned above can ONLY apply.
  
  
• Last date for submission of the additional information is 7th MAY, 2024

For any further query/clarification, please lodge your complaint online on MEF portal https://app.meficai.org/complaints. If the same is not resolved within 2 working days, applicant can write at mefpdc[at]icai[dot]in mentioning the complaint No. of the complaint or call on the following numbers (between 2 PM to 5 PM on all working days by quoting Complaint Number), kindly note complaint No. will be asked during the call for better response.

Ms. Priya Duggal :- 92055 59866
Mr. Manish Bhardwaj :- 92055 5986

Draft Bank Branch Auditors’ Panel (MEF) for year 2023-24

Draft Bank Branch Auditors’ Panel (MEF) of Chartered Accountants/firms for the year 2023-24 has been hosted at meficai.org Click here for Draft Panel

The applicants would also be able to view the reasoning for change in their category, wherever applicable, in the Draft Panel itself. However, in case of any observations/ complaints the applicants may raise the query with details at https://app.meficai.org/complaints which will be suitably addressed and replied individually.

The Draft Panel will be available up to Wednesday, 31^st January 2024. After suitable addressal of the queries received from the applicants, the final panel will be sent to RBI for their consideration.

• In absence of mala fide intention bank should not be treated as assessee in default
• Whether bank account was fraudulently open in the name of assessee is question of fact
• SBI Concurrent Auditor Empanelment of Chartered Accountant Firms 2024-25. Last date 18.05.2024
• Change in the constitution of Appellate Authority for CAs CSs and Cost Accountants
• Trade Tax refund withheld beyond stipulated period & adjusted from demand unjustified – SC