Society Auditor Services
Statutory audit for co-operative housing societies and other co-operative societies — books, minutes, member ledgers and bye-law compliance under the applicable Co-operative Societies Act, delivered on the timeline your society's AGM needs.
Every registered co-operative society — including housing societies — is required to get its accounts audited annually by an auditor from the panel maintained under the state's Co-operative Societies Act (in Maharashtra, empanelled with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies). The audit covers cash and bank books, member ledgers, minute books, statutory registers and compliance with the society's bye-laws, and the audit report must typically be filed before the society's Annual General Meeting. The Classic Partners LLP conducts society audits end-to-end — books review, compliance checks and the final audit report — timed to your AGM schedule.
Audit-ready accounts before your AGM, not after
Society audits get rushed when the AGM date is fixed and the books aren't ready. We start with a pre-audit review of cash/bank books, member ledgers and minute books, flag gaps early, and deliver the final audit report with enough runway for the managing committee to review it before the AGM.
We're familiar with the specific registers, bye-law compliance points and rectification/compliance filing requirements co-operative societies are checked against, so findings are practical, not just technical.
- Cash book, bank book & ledger audit
- Member account & maintenance-due reconciliation
- Minute book & statutory register review
- Bye-law compliance verification
- Audit report drafting & rectification filing support
- AGM-ready audit report timeline
Who this is for
Statutory audit is a legal obligation for every registered co-operative society.
| Situation | Why it's needed | What we deliver |
|---|---|---|
| Co-operative housing society | Annual statutory audit is mandatory under the Co-operative Societies Act | Panel-empanelled statutory audit report |
| Credit co-operative society | Member fund handling requires audited financial oversight | Full-scope co-operative audit |
| Other registered co-operative society | Same statutory audit obligation applies (consumer, farming, etc.) | Audit report + rectification support |
| Society facing a Registrar query/notice | Needs a documented compliance position | Compliance review & response support |
What our society audit covers
Structured around the prescribed co-operative audit format and your society's bye-laws.
Books & Ledger Audit
Cash book, bank book, member ledger and general ledger verification.
Minute Book Review
Managing committee and AGM minute book compliance check.
Statutory Register Audit
Share register, nomination register and other statutory records.
Bye-law Compliance
Verification against the society's registered bye-laws.
Audit Report Drafting
Final report prepared in the prescribed co-operative audit format.
Rectification Support
Help resolving audit para observations before the next AGM.
Our four-stage society audit process
Timed to give your managing committee runway before the AGM.
Pre-audit review
Books, ledgers and registers checked ahead of the formal audit date.
Fieldwork
On-site or remote verification of transactions, vouchers and compliance points.
Draft report & discussion
Findings shared with the managing committee before finalisation.
Final report & AGM handover
Signed audit report delivered in time for the AGM, with rectification guidance.
Society audits that hold up with the Registrar
Panel-empanelled, fixed-fee and timed to your AGM calendar.
Panel-empanelled auditors
Conducted by auditors empanelled with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
AGM-timed delivery
Reports delivered with enough runway for committee review before your AGM.
Fixed, transparent fee
A written quote agreed with your managing committee before work begins.
Practical, not just technical findings
Observations your committee can actually act on, not just cite.
Rectification support included
Help closing out audit para observations before the next cycle.
One firm, all compliance
Works alongside our internal audit and statutory audit practices.
Reviewed by CA Nainit Savla Founder & Lead Partner, The Classic Partners LLP — B.Com, Associate Chartered Accountant (ICAI), ex-KPMG Real Estate Advisory. Leads co-operative society and specialized audit engagements.
Society audit questions we're asked
Straight answers before you commission your society's statutory audit.
Other services in this category
All specialized audit engagements are handled by the same senior team.
Ready to schedule your society's audit?
Tell us your AGM date and current books status. You'll get a fixed quote and a partner-level contact within one working day.