CA fees in India vary widely. Some firms charge nominal fees; others charge aggressively high rates — even for work that doesn’t need a CA in the first place.
Understanding the right price range helps you avoid overspending and choose the right financial partner.
1. CA Fees for Audit (Mandatory CA Work)
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Statutory Audit | ₹15,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Tax Audit | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000 |
| ROC/LLP Compliance | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Certification (Net worth, turnover etc.) | ₹1,000 – ₹10,000 |
Prices vary based on city, business complexity, and turnover.
2. CA Fees for Routine Tasks (Where You’re Overpaying)
Many firms charge CA-level fees for tasks that don’t require a CA at all.
Example overcharges businesses commonly face:
| Work | CA-level Fee | Realistic Fee |
|---|---|---|
| GST Filing | ₹1,000–₹2,000/m | Included in accounting retainer |
| Bookkeeping | ₹10,000–₹25,000/m | ₹3,000–₹8,000/m |
| Ecommerce Reconciliation | ₹15,000–₹40,000/m | ₹4,000–₹10,000/m |
| TDS Filing | ₹1,000–₹2,500/qtr | Often included |
The difference is huge.
3. Why the Gap?
CAs focus on compliance, audits, and taxation.
Accounting firms focus on monthly operations.
Specialised accountants are:
- Faster
- More accurate
- More affordable
- Equipped with automation tools
Hence the cost efficiency.
4. When Should You Pay Higher Fees?
Premium pricing is justified only when:
- Your turnover is high
- Business has complex transactions
- You need advanced tax structuring
- Company is raising funds
- Audit is involved
For day-to-day accounting?
You don’t need premium billing.
5. Smart Approach to Reduce Monthly Accounting Costs
Use a CA only when required.
Use an accounting firm for the remaining 90% tasks.
Om Accounting provides:
- GST
- Bookkeeping
- Ecommerce reports
- Reconciliation
- MIS
at a fraction of CA pricing.
📞 +91 80944 44888
🌐 www.OMaccounting.in
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