Section 1212: Individuals and firms: eligibility for appointment as a statutory auditor

Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 42: Statutory Auditors — Chapter 2: Individuals and firms

An individual or firm is eligible for appointment as a statutory auditor if the individual or firm—

is a member of a recognised supervisory body, and
is eligible for appointment under the rules of that body.

In the cases to which section 1222 applies (individuals retaining only 1967 Act authorisation) a person's eligibility for appointment as a statutory auditor is restricted as mentioned in that section.

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