Section 1253DC: Transfer by statutory auditor for purposes of investigation of auditor

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

Part 42: Statutory Auditors — Chapter 6: Supplementary and general

A statutory auditor may transfer audit working papers and investigation reports to a third country competent authority if the transfer is made—

for the purposes of an investigation of an auditor or audit firm, and
in accordance with rules of a recognised supervisory body meeting the requirements of paragraph 16AB of Schedule 10.

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