Practice C · Manage & Grow Business
Cost Audit
Certain regulated and manufacturing sectors above prescribed turnover thresholds must maintain cost records and get them audited separately from the financial audit. We assess applicability and coordinate the cost audit and CRA-3 filing.
At a glance
Why it matters
What Cost Audit gets you
- Confirms applicability under the Cost Audit Rules
- Filed alongside the CRA-3 form
- Reduces risk of non-compliance penalty
Before you start
Documents you'll need
- Cost records maintained for the financial year
- Production and sales data
- Previous cost audit report, if any
Process
How we handle it
Consultation
A free call with a filing expert to confirm scope, eligibility and the documents you'll need.
Documentation
We send a checklist and verify every document before anything is submitted — no rejected filings from typos.
Filing
Your application is drafted and lodged with the relevant authority under your assigned expert's name.
Tracking
Live status updates as the filing moves through the registry — visible to you, not just to us.
Delivery & compliance
Certificates or documents delivered digitally, with any recurring deadlines scheduled automatically.
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does Cost Audit take?
10-15 working days.
What documents are required?
You'll need Cost records maintained for the financial year, Production and sales data, Previous cost audit report, if any.
How much does it cost?
We quote a fixed fee upfront after a free consultation, since the exact cost depends on your state, entity type, and specific requirement. Government fees, where applicable, are always billed separately at cost.
Do I need to visit an office?
No — the entire process is handled remotely. Documents are collected digitally, and signatures use Aadhaar e-sign or a Digital Signature Certificate where required.
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Ready to get started with Cost Audit?
Book a free consultation — a filing expert will confirm eligibility and next steps within one business day.