Trust Audit Services audits that protect exemption and donor trust.
End-to-end audit services for public charitable trusts, religious trusts, NGOs, Section 8 companies, and societies — covering Income Tax audit under Section 12A(1)(b), Maharashtra Public Trust audit, Form 10B / 10BB, FCRA audit, and CSR audit.
Trust audit sits at the intersection of three legal regimes — the Income Tax Act for exemption under Sections 11, 12, and 10(23C); the relevant Public Trusts Act (Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 in Maharashtra) for state-level registration; and the FCRA, 2010 for foreign contributions. A trust auditor has to read every transaction through all three lenses simultaneously.
Beyond regulatory audit, donor expectations have evolved sharply. Institutional donors, CSR funders, and foreign foundations now expect audit reports that demonstrate genuine governance — not just balance sheet accuracy. They look at fund utilisation efficiency, programme outcome reporting, related-party governance, anonymous donation handling, and adherence to stated objects of the trust.
Our trust audit practice covers all of this. We audit public charitable trusts, religious trusts, educational and medical institutions under 10(23C), Section 8 companies, registered societies, and FCRA-registered entities. We deliver statutory audit reports, Form 10B / 10BB, FCRA audit certificates, Public Trust accounts, and management letters that strengthen governance for the years ahead.
Our Trust Audit Services
Income Tax Audit u/s 12A(1)(b)
Statutory audit required for trusts and institutions registered under Section 12AB claiming exemption.
Form 10B Audit
Detailed audit and Form 10B filing for trusts with income above ₹5 crore, foreign income, or foreign application.
Form 10BB Audit
Audit and Form 10BB filing for smaller trusts and 10(23C) educational/medical institutions.
Maharashtra Public Trust Audit
Audit under Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, with submission to the Charity Commissioner office.
FCRA Audit
Audit of foreign contributions under FCRA, 2010, with Form FC-4 annual return preparation.
Section 8 Company Audit
Statutory audit of Section 8 companies under the Companies Act, 2013 with full CARO 2020 reporting.
CSR Audit
Specialised audit for CSR-implementing agencies and recipients, with utilisation certificates.
Donor Audit Reports
Special audit reports as required by institutional donors, foreign foundations, and grant-makers.
Our Trust Audit Approach
Engagement & Trust Review
Engagement letter, trust deed / society memorandum review, and registration verification across regimes.
Risk Assessment
Risk-based audit planning across IT, Public Trust, FCRA, and donor reporting requirements.
Fieldwork & Verification
Detailed verification of receipts, application, corpus, investments, and Section 13 transactions.
Reports & Filings
Statutory audit report, Form 10B / 10BB, Public Trust accounts, FCRA audit certificate.
Management Letter
Governance-focused management letter with practical recommendations for the trustees.
Why Choose Us For Trust Audit
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for trusts and institutions registered under Section 12AB with total income above the basic exemption limit, and for all Section 8 companies. Public Trusts in Maharashtra must also be audited annually.
Only a Chartered Accountant in practice can audit a charitable trust under the Income Tax Act and the Maharashtra Public Trust Act.
Income Tax audit checks exemption-related compliance under Sections 11-13 and 10(23C); Public Trust audit is a state-level audit submitted to the Charity Commissioner under the relevant state's Public Trusts Act.
Yes. FCRA audit specifically covers foreign contributions, with separate books and a separate audit certificate filed with the Form FC-4 annual return.
Form 10B / 10BB must be filed at least one month before the ITR-7 due date. Public Trust accounts in Maharashtra must be filed within 6 months from the close of accounts.
Audit Time for Your Trust?
Get a trust audit that does more than tick boxes — it protects exemption, satisfies donors, and strengthens governance. Talk to our trust audit team.
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