Forensic engagement letter and terms of reference
A single format from the Acceptance, Scope, Privilege and the Terms of Reference pack. FAIS 210 · 220 · 240.
- 4 pages
- 38
- Word and PDF
- 13 September 2026
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- 1Forensic engagement letter and terms of referenceFAIS 210 · 220 · 240
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Ref: [FIN/FOR/2026-27/000]
Date: [Date of the engagement letter]
Strictly private and confidential
By hand and by email
[Audit Committee Chairperson's name]
Chairperson, Audit Committee
[Company name]
[Registered office address]
CIN: [CIN]
Engagement letter — forensic investigation
Dear [Sir / Madam],
Sub: Engagement to conduct a forensic investigation — [code name]
We refer to your instruction of [Date of the Audit Committee's instruction] and to the resolution of the [Board of Directors / Audit Committee] passed at its meeting held on [Date of the meeting that passed the resolution], a certified copy of which has been furnished to us. This letter and the Terms of Reference annexed to it record the terms on which [Name of the firm], Chartered Accountants, is engaged.
1. Nature of the engagement