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The present textbook titled “Cost Audit” has been meticulously prepared to
cater to the academic and practical needs to the students of M.Com-II, Semester-III
for four credits, especially in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020. The book is designed to enhance conceptual understanding, analytical ability,
and application skills, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and real-world
relevance.
Cost audit is an essential component of modern business practices. It ensures
cost transparency, efficiency, and compliance with statutory regulations. The subject
is not only vital for students aspiring to become cost auditors or management
professionals but also for those aiming to contribute to sustainable business
practices.
This book is structured to meet the curriculum framework recommended by
NEP 2020, which emphasizes a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary approach
to higher education. It encourages critical thinking, skill development, and ethical
values through integrated content. Each chapter includes learning outcomes,
conceptual clarity, practical examples, case studies, MCQs, and assignments to
enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Salient features of this book include:
• Coverage of key concepts of cost audit, including its objectives, planning,
execution, and reporting.
• Emphasis on legal framework and professional ethics relevant to cost
auditing.
• Integration of real-life case studies and industry-based examples.
• Ensures uniformity and transparency in cost reporting and ensure
the company follows prescribed cost accounting standards issued by
regulatory authorities of ICMAI. Inclusion of self-assessment tools, such
as objective questions, review questions, and practical problems.
• Focus on skill-based learning and outcome-based education as advocated
by NEP 2020.
We hope this textbook serves as a valuable academic companion to students,
teachers, and practitioners alike. We sincerely welcome feedback and suggestions
for improvement in future editions.
1. Introduction to Cost Audit………………………………………………………. 7
1.1 Cost Audit: Meaning, Definitions, Objectives, Scope, Advantages and Limitations of Cost Audit
1.2 Differences between Financial Audit and Cost Audit
1.3 Concepts of Efficiency Audit, Proprietary Audit, Social Audit
and System Audit, Energy Audit, Green Audit, Environmental Audit
1.4 Study of Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Audit Rules as Per the Latest Amendments
1.5 Cost Records and Cost Audit: Applicability as per Companies Act, 2013
1.6 Overview of Cost Accounting Standard and GACAP (Generally
Accepted Cost Accounting Principles)
2. Cost Auditor…………………………………………………………………………. 34
2.1 Cost Auditor under Company Act 2013 : Qualifications,
Disqualifications, Appointment, Remuneration, Removal
2.2 Cost Auditor : Rights, Duties, Responsibilities and Liabilities
2.3 Recent Amendments under Cost & Works Accountants Act, 1959 and other Statutes
2.4 Ceiling on Number of Audits
2.5 Cost Auditor Professional Ethics and Responsibilities
2.6 Cost Auditor Vis a Vis Financial Auditor
2.7 Extended Role of Cost Auditor
3. Cost Audit: Planning & Execution………………………………………… 60
3.1 Planning of Cost Audit
3.1.1 Familiarization with the Industry
3.1.2 Developing a Cost Audit Plan
3.1.3 The production process, system and procedure
3.1.4 Records to be maintained for Cost Audit
3.1.5 Cost Audit Program
3.2 Execution of Cost Audit
3.2.1 Verification of Cost Records
3.2.2 Evaluation of Internal Control System
3.2.3 Audit Notes and Working Papers
3.3 Cost Audit in (EDP) Electronic Data Processing
3.3.1 Challenges of a Cost Auditor in EDP Environment
3.3.2 Materiality and Risk Assessment in Cost Audit
3.3.3 Cost Audit Evidence and its Documentation
3.3.4 Introduction to Forensic Audit and Anti Money Laundering
4. Cost Audit Record Rules and Report Cost Audit Report………… 95
4.1 Record Rules and Compliance
4.2 Format of Cost Audit Report, Contents of the Report
4.3 Distinction between ‘Notes’ and ‘Qualification’ in the Cost Audit
Report, Auditor’s Observation and Conclusions
4.4 Authentication in Reporting
4.5 Preparation and Submission of Cost Audit Report
4.6 Extensible Reporting Language (XBRL) and its Salient Features
4.7 Communication with Management and Stakeholders
4.8 Technological Advancement in Cost Audit
4.9 Cost Audit in Specific Sector
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