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Under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, First Schedule, Part I, Clause (2), a Chartered Accountant in practice is deemed to be guilty of professional misconduct if he pays or allows or agrees to pay or allow, directly or indirectly, any share, commission or brokerage in the fees or profits of his professional business, to:

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AAny person other than a member of the Institute or a partner.
BA retired partner or legal representative of a deceased partner.
CA member of any other professional body having reciprocity.
DAll of the above.
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Correct Answer

✅ Option A — Any person other than a member of the Institute or a partner.

All Options:

  • AAny person other than a member of the Institute or a partner. ✓
  • BA retired partner or legal representative of a deceased partner.
  • CA member of any other professional body having reciprocity.
  • DAll of the above.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **A** Explanation: Clause (2) of Part I of the First Schedule provides that a CA in practice is guilty of misconduct if he pays or allows or agrees to pay/allow any share/commission/brokerage to any person other than a member of the Institute or a partner or a retired partner or the legal representative of a deceased partner. Sharing with unauthorized third parties is strictly prohibited.

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