Everything Indian CAs should know about ICAI Peer Review
In-depth, practical guides on Form 1 filing, Peer Review Board (PRB) workflows, AQMM v2.0 scoring, the 20-day timeline, and reviewer empanelment — written by CAs who file these forms every week.
Conducting an On-Site Peer Review Visit — A Reviewer's Playbook
What to do during the 6-working-day on-site Peer Review visit at a PU's office — Compliance Procedures, Substantive Procedures, sampling protocol, AQMM re-scoring, and how to document findings for Form 9.
Peer Review vs Quality Review (QRB) — What's the Difference for CA Firms?
ICAI Peer Review and QRB Quality Review are often confused. Here's a clear comparison of objectives, scope, applicability, frequency, outcomes, and what each means for a CA firm in India.
Practice Unit Checklist Before Filing Form 1 — Avoid Common Rejections
A pre-flight checklist for Indian CA firms (Practice Units) about to file Form 1 for ICAI Peer Review. Cover the 10 most common rejection / clarification triggers BEFORE the PRB sees your application.
AQMM v2.0 Scoring Explained — A Guide for CA Firms Auditing Listed Entities
How AQMM v2.0 (Audit Quality Maturity Model) works under ICAI Peer Review Guidelines 2022 — section weights, binary scoring, level computation, negative marking, and the 1-Apr-2023 mandate for listed-entity auditors.
Understanding the 20-Day ICAI Peer Review Timeline (Annexure II Explained)
The complete day-by-day breakdown of the ICAI Peer Review timeline under Annexure II — from PRB receiving Form 1 (Day 1) to Form 9 submission (Day 20), with working-day math and Form 7 fallback.
ICAI Peer Reviewer Empanelment: Form 3, Eligibility Criteria, and Application Process
How a CA can become an ICAI Peer Reviewer in 2026 — Cl. 26-27 eligibility (experience, cooling-off, COP), training + test, Form 3 application steps, and the empanelment validity rules.
How to File Form 1 for ICAI Peer Review — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical, section-by-section walkthrough of Form 1 (Application cum Questionnaire) for ICAI Peer Review — Parts A, B (SQC 1), and C (AQMM v2.0). Avoid the 5 most common rejection reasons.
ICAI Peer Review 2026: The Complete Guide for CA Firms in India
Everything Indian Chartered Accountants need to know about ICAI Peer Review under the Peer Review Guidelines 2022 — applicability, forms, the 20-day timeline, fees, certificate validity, and how to prepare.
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