Under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of an auditor is subject to certain statutory qualifications and disqualifications to ensure independence, integrity, and professional competence. The law seeks to maintain the credibility of financial reporting by prescribing who can be appointed as an auditor of a company and who cannot. With regard to qualifications, Section 141 of the Act provides that a person shall be eligible for appointment as an auditor only if he is a chartered accountant within the meaning of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 and holds a valid certificate of practice. This ensures that the auditor possesses the required professional knowledge and is regulated by a recognized professional body. A firm may also be appointed as an auditor, provided that the majority of partners practicing in India are qualified chartered accountants. In such a case, only partners who are chartered accountants shall be authorized to act and sign on behalf of the firm. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) of chartered accountants are also eligible if they satisfy the statutory requirements. The auditor must also possess independence and impartiality. Although not explicitly described as a “qualification,” independence is a fundamental requirement implied throughout company