MSKA & Associates declines ONGC Joint Statutory Auditor role due to conflict of interest
The impact is low because ONGC can appoint another auditor.
The auditor declining the appointment can be perceived negatively as it introduces a potential disruption.
* M/s MSKA & Associates, Chartered Accountants, has declined the appointment as Joint Statutory Auditor of ONGC for the financial year 2025-26. * The firm's network entity provides multiple services to the ONGC group, including 'Accounting & Finance services' to one of ONGC's subsidiaries and business valuation services to an associate company. * MSKA & Associates stated that accepting the Joint Statutory Audit appointment would compromise the firm's independence, as the services fall under the category of prohibited services under Section 144 of the Companies Act, 2013.
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