Bank audits are critical to maintaining transparency and financial discipline within banking operations. Our audit services for banks and financial institutions are designed to examine the integrity of their financial records, compliance with RBI guidelines, and internal control frameworks. This strengthens public confidence and regulatory compliance.
We specialize in both statutory audits (mandated by RBI and ICAI) and concurrent audits (real-time, transaction-level monitoring). Our statutory audits ensure annual accuracy of financial statements, while our concurrent audits help detect and prevent errors or fraud on a real-time basis especially in credit, treasury, and foreign exchange transactions.
Our team conducts detailed revenue audits to verify income recognition, interest calculation, NPA provisioning, and reconciliation of interest suspense accounts. We also carry out stock audits for bank-financed businesses to assess the security of loan accounts and ensure that funds are utilized properly by borrowers.
We adopt a risk-based audit approach, focusing more deeply on high-value, high-risk areas. This includes examining credit appraisal systems, documentation of loan sanctions, end-use monitoring, and compliance with KYC/AML norms. The outcome is a more secure and compliant lending environment for the bank.
We are equipped to handle forensic audits, special investigation audits, and asset classification reviews for stressed or non-performing accounts. These audits provide deep insight into borrower conduct, fund diversions, and help banks with early detection and appropriate recovery strategies.
Our audit reports are comprehensive yet clear—providing not just observations but strategic recommendations. Whether for internal bank use or compliance submission to RBI, our reports support better governance, improved risk management, and a roadmap to strengthen the bank’s financial systems.
Statutory, Concurrent & Internal Bank Audits
Stock & Revenue Audits for Loan Accounts
Risk-Based NPA, Fund Usage & Documentation Review
Regulatory Compliance with RBI & ICAI Norms
Special Investigations & Forensic Audit Support
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all auditing. At Pawan Lohia & Associates, every Risk-Based Internal Audit begins with an in-depth understanding of your business model, industry dynamics, and regulatory exposure. Our team collaborates closely with your internal stakeholders to prioritize risk areas, define scope, and execute detailed audits with a strategic lens.
Statutory audits are usually conducted annually, while concurrent audits are done on an ongoing basis daily, weekly, or monthly depending on the branch size and regulatory requirements. Special audits may be conducted as needed, especially in high-risk or stressed areas.
Banks are typically required to provide financial statements, loan registers, KYC/AML compliance documents, internal control policies, RBI inspection reports, and access to their CBS (Core Banking Solution) system for effective auditing.
The duration depends on the audit scope and size of the branch or bank. A statutory or concurrent audit may take between 5 days to 3 weeks. Special audits may take longer, especially if forensic investigation is involved.
We assess credit risk (loans & advances), operational risk (day-to-day banking), compliance risk (RBI/ICAI standards), and fraud risk. This includes document checks, fund usage reviews, income leakage tests, and KYC compliance.
Yes. Beyond reporting, we offer post-audit rectification support. This includes updating SOPs, fixing documentation gaps, conducting staff training, and helping implement corrective controls based on the audit recommendations.