Who among the following can be appointed as special auditor by the Central Government ........

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Who among the following can be appointed as special auditor by the Central Government?

The statutory auditor

chartered accountant in practice

Any chartered accounted who is not in practice

Both (a) and (b)

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Explanation:

- The Central Government can appoint a special auditor under certain provisions of the Companies Act.

- Option 1 (The statutory auditor): Yes, the existing statutory auditor of the company can be appointed as a special auditor.

- Option 2 (Chartered accountant in practice): Yes, an independent chartered accountant who is in practice can also be appointed as a special auditor.

- Option 3 (Any chartered accountant who is not in practice): No, only a chartered accountant in practice is eligible, not those who are not in practice.

- Option 4 (Both (a) and (b)): Correct Answer. Both the statutory auditor and any CA in practice are eligible.