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๐ Audit & Company Law
Company Law Calculator
Evaluate Companies Act, 2013 statutory thresholds for CARO, CSR, Internal Audit, and other provisions.
Get Started โAudit Planning Suite
Start a guided statutory-audit planning workspace with cockpit, setup, acceptance, materiality, strategy, and export steps.
Open workspace โMateriality Calculator
Set planning, performance, and clearly-trivial materiality thresholds with editable audit benchmarks.
Get Started โRatio Analysis Tool
Input Balance Sheet and P&L figures to compute 15+ financial ratios. Analyze corporate liquidity, leverage, efficiency, and profitability with dynamic Chart.js visualizations.
Get Started โDraft Auditor (Diff)
Compare PDF, Word (.docx), and Excel (.xlsx) drafts side-by-side. Highlight additions and deletions automatically in-browser.
Get Started โCompliance Calendar
Statutory due date tracker for GST, ROC, Income Tax, and PF/ESI, dynamically generated with penalty guides.
Get Started โ๐ฐ Income Tax & TDS
Salary Slip & Form 16
Generate monthly printable Salary Slips and compute Form 16 Part A & Part B certificates under New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26).
Get Started โITR Regime Comparison
Compare tax liability under the Old vs. New Tax Regime for AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) with detailed side-by-side breakdowns and investment advice.
Get Started โTax Audit (Sec 44AB)
Navigate the interactive decision tree to determine if a tax audit is mandatory for your business or profession.
Get Started โHRA Exemption Calculator
Compute exempt and taxable House Rent Allowance (Sec 10(13A)) with detailed component breakdowns.
Get Started โ๐๏ธ Goods & Services Tax
GST Compliance Selector
Identify active GST registration thresholds, filing requirements, and return types based on your turnover.
Get Started โGST Statutory Calcs
Compute cash-ledger interest u/s 50 (Rule 88B cash-ledger adjustments) and capped late fees u/s 47.
Get Started โGST HSN/SAC Lookup
Search Goods (HSN) and Services (SAC) codes, look up GST rates, and compute GST breakups instantly.
Get Started โGSTR-2B Reconciliation
Match client purchase ledgers (Excel/CSV) against GSTR-2B statements (PDF/Excel) locally with smart fuzzy matching and tolerance checks.
Get Started โGSTR-1 vs Sales Recon
Reconcile GSTR-1 filings against internal sales/brokerage ledgers with mismatch detection, B2CS state aggregation, and Excel export.
Get Started โ๐ PDF Studio
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size up to 90% while preserving clarity. Ideal for Income Tax & GST portal upload limits (2MB / 5MB).
Get Started โOCR PDF (Searchable)
Convert scanned PDFs and receipts into 100% searchable & selectable PDF documents with client-side OCR.
Get Started โWatermark PDF
Stamp text or logo watermarks onto PDF pages with custom position, opacity, font size, and rotation angle.
Get Started โSplit & Rename
Split PDF files by file size limits or custom ranges. Automatically rename split files as sequential Annexures.
Get Started โMerge PDFs
Combine multiple PDF files into one. Stamp page numbers, pad odd pages, and stamp custom Annexure identifiers.
Get Started โDigital Sign PDF
Premium cryptographic signing. Place multiple signature stamps across pages and sign securely using local USB tokens, P12/PFX certificates, or secure self-signed credentials.
Get Started โBulk Annexure Stamper
Upload multiple PDF files and stamp them with sequential annexure labels. Configure style and download as ZIP or Merged PDF.
Get Started โSign & Redact
Interactively sign, draw annotations, fill in text, and draw permanent blackout redactions directly onto PDF pages.
Get Started โReorder Pages
Arrange, delete, rotate, or shuffle page thumbnails of your PDF document in a visual drag-and-drop grid interface.
Get Started โProtect PDF
Secure your PDF with user passwords to open, owner passwords for restrictions, and toggle printing/copying permissions.
Get Started โUnlock PDF
Remove passwords, restrictions, and encryption protections from multiple PDFs instantly.
Get Started โImage Converter
Convert PDF pages into high-resolution JPG/PNG image zips, or compile images into a single clean PDF.
Get Started โExtract Content
Scrape plain-text from PDFs with layout preservation, or extract all embedded images and download them as files.
Get Started โPDF to Word
Convert PDF documents into editable Microsoft Word (.docx) files. 100% free, offline, and secure.
Get Started โ100% Private โ Files Never Leave Your Device
All PDF processing and calculations run entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No server uploads. No cloud storage. Your documents are never transmitted anywhere.
Instant Processing โ No Wait Times
Merge PDF files, split by size or range, or compute TDS interest in seconds. No account creation, no file size restrictions from server quotas.
Built for Indian CA & Tax Professionals
Purpose-built tools for Chartered Accountants: Annexure-numbered PDF merging, TDS rate chart FY 2025-26, Section 44AB tax audit decision tree, GST compliance selector, and Company Law thresholds.
Free Forever โ No Subscriptions
Every tool โ PDF merger, PDF splitter, digital signing, ratio analysis, compliance calendar โ is completely free to use with no sign-up required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I merge multiple PDF files into one?
Open the Merge PDFs tool, upload your PDF files in the order you want them combined, configure page numbering and Annexure stamping, then click Merge. The combined PDF downloads instantly to your device โ no server upload required.
Can I split a PDF by file size limit?
Yes. The Split & Rename tool divides a PDF into chunks by maximum file size (e.g., 2 MB per part) or by custom page ranges. Each split file is automatically renamed as Annexure A, Annexure B, etc.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Never. All tools run 100% in your browser. Your PDF files and financial data are never sent to any server. This means complete data privacy, no internet dependency for processing, and instant results.
Is a tax audit mandatory under Section 44AB?
It depends on your turnover and business type. Use the Tax Audit (Sec 44AB) decision tree to navigate the exact criteria โ including presumptive taxation schemes, cash transaction thresholds, and professional income limits.
Can I sign PDFs digitally without uploading to the cloud?
Yes. The Digital Sign PDF tool places cryptographic signatures using local USB DSC tokens, PFX/P12 certificate files, or custom self-signed credentials โ entirely client-side with no data transmission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF file by maximum file size?
Select the 'Split by Size' option, set your target size limit (e.g. 2 MB per chunk for MCA / Income Tax portal upload), and upload your PDF. The tool automatically divides your document into chunks under the size limit while maintaining page order.
Can I split specific page ranges into separate files?
Yes. Enter custom page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 6-10, 11-15) to extract specific sections into standalone PDF documents. Each split file is generated 100% offline in your browser.
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How to Protect Audit PDFs from Being Edited or Converted to Word
A practical step-by-step guide for Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants, and Finance Professionals on securing audit reports, tax certificates, and financial statements.
Protect Your Audit Reports Today
Use AuditApply's 100% free, client-side PDF Protection tool to set owner permissions, lock text copying, and stop unauthorized Word conversion.
Open Protect PDF Tool โโ ๏ธ Real-World Risks of Unprotected Audit PDFs
When a Chartered Accountant issues an Audit Report, a Tax Certificate, or a Net Worth Statement, the document carries legal weight. Once an audit PDF leaves your office, it passes through multiple hands โ bank managers, loan agents, tax officers, and corporate clients.
1. Bank Loan Net Worth Certificates
Intermediaries convert the PDF to Word, alter net worth figures (e.g. โน2.5 Cr to โน4.5 Cr), and submit to banks under your firm's name.
2. Form 3CD Audit Reports
Unauthorized parties extract digital signature graphics or modify disclosures in Clause 31 (Loans/Deposits) to bypass penalties.
3. GSTR-9C Statements
Financial reconciliation tables get edited in Word to match GSTR-2B before filing with the GST department.
๐ User Password vs. Owner Password
| Security Feature | User Password (Open) | Owner Password (Permissions) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Restricts opening & viewing | Restricts editing & copying |
| Recipient Experience | Must enter password to open | Opens freely without password |
| Word Converter Defense | Converts once opened | Blocks Word conversion completely |
๐ก The Golden Rule for CA Practice:
Always set an Owner Password while leaving the User Password BLANK, and uncheck "Allow Text & Image Copying". This allows banks and clients to open your report instantly while stopping Word conversion completely.
๐ ๏ธ Step-by-Step Instructions on AuditApply
- Go to AuditApply Protect PDF Tool (
auditapply.com/protect-pdf). - Upload your PDF file (e.g.
Statutory_Audit_Report_FY25.pdf). - Under Security Settings:
- Leave User Password (to Open) BLANK.
- Set an Owner Password (Permissions).
- Uncheck "Allow Text & Image Copying".
- Click Apply Protection & Download.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will my bank manager need a password to view the PDF?
No. Leaving the User Password blank lets anyone open and view the PDF instantly in Chrome, Acrobat Reader, or WhatsApp.
Q: Is it safe to upload confidential client audit reports to AuditApply?
Yes, 100% safe. AuditApply processes documents client-side in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.
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Statutory Audit
Planning Suite
Create and manage a locally stored engagement for a private company or unlisted public company. Planning templates support professional judgement and do not replace the auditorโs assessment or documentation responsibilities.
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