Audit Compliance Calendar for Indian Businesses
Month-by-month audit compliance calendar covering key deadlines for tax audit, statutory audit, AGM, annual filings, CARO reporting, board meetings, ROC forms, and audit documentation timelines.
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Audit Compliance Calendar
Month-by-month audit deadlines — tax audit, statutory audit, AGM, form filing, CARO reporting.
About the Audit Compliance Calendar
Indian companies face a dense calendar of audit and compliance obligations — from statutory audit sign-offs by September to tax audit reports by October 31, AGM requirements, ROC filings, and monthly advance tax payments. This calendar maps every key deadline across the full financial year so audit teams and finance managers can plan well in advance.
Tax Audit Deadlines
Track Form 3CA/3CD deadlines under Section 44AB, advance tax instalment dates, and ITR filing cut-offs.
Statutory Audit Timeline
Plan fieldwork, management rep letters, bank confirmations, CARO reporting, and audit sign-off dates.
AGM & ROC Filings
Never miss AGM (Sept 30), AOC-4 (30 days post-AGM), MGT-7 (60 days post-AGM), and ADT-1 deadlines.
Board Meeting Compliance
Track quarterly board meeting requirements, director interest disclosures (MBP-1), and DIR-8 renewals.
Key Monthly Deadlines at a Glance
TDS payment (7th)
Audit planning
Audit fieldwork
(May 31)
(June 15 — 15%)
Audit fieldwork
(July 31)
TDS returns Q1
of FS
Advance Tax 2nd
Tax Audit (Sept 30)
Advance Tax (15th)
ITR audit (Oct 31)
Advance Tax 3rd
Internal audit
Q2 results
(Dec 15 — 100%)
Interim audit
TDS returns Q3
Advance Tax final
confirmations
Stock count
BRS obtained
Cut-off audit
What is Included in the PDF Calendar
Tax Audit Deadline Reminders
Form 3CA/3CD deadlines and advance tax instalment schedule (June 15, Sep 15, Dec 15, Mar 15).
Statutory Audit Planning Dates
Fieldwork start, management rep letters, bank confirmation, CARO draft, and sign-off milestones.
AGM Compliance Timeline
AGM deadline (Sept 30), board approval of financial statements, and shareholder meeting notices.
ROC Annual Filing Reminders
AOC-4 (30 days post-AGM), MGT-7 (60 days post-AGM), ADT-1 (15 days post-AGM) due dates.
Board Meeting Compliance
Quarterly board meeting requirements, director interest (MBP-1), and DIR-8 disclosure renewals.
CARO Reporting Timeline
CARO 2020 report preparation milestones — evidence collection, draft review, and final signing.
Audit Documentation Deadlines
Completion of working papers, indexing, partner review, and file archiving per SA 230.
Year-End Audit Preparation
BRS, stock count, cut-off procedures, debtors/creditors confirmations — all mapped to months.
Who is this Calendar For?
Chartered Accountants
CA Firms & Teams
CA Articles
Statutory Auditors
Company Accountants
Startup & MSME Teams
Benefits of Using This Calendar
Track Audit Deadlines Easily
One-page monthly view of all key compliance deadlines so nothing is missed across the financial year.
Avoid Missed Compliance Dates
Pre-planned reminders for AGM, ROC filings, tax audit, and TDS returns eliminate costly late penalties.
Plan Audit Work in Advance
Allocate audit staff and client engagement timelines weeks ahead rather than reacting at deadlines.
Reduce Last-Minute Pressure
Starting stock counts and confirmation letters in February prevents the March-end panic season.
Improve Documentation Discipline
File completion and archiving milestones build a disciplined audit workflow throughout the year.
Stay Ready for Annual Filings
AGM documentation, director reports, and auditor reports prepared systematically with deadline awareness.
Download the Free Audit Compliance Calendar
Get a practical month-by-month PDF calendar to track audit deadlines, tax audit, statutory audit, AGM, ROC filings, CARO reporting, and audit documentation tasks.
