Singapore legislation

Clause 11

Application for registration

(1)

Any person who desires to be registered as a public accountant under this Part may make an application to the Oversight Committee in such form or manner as the Oversight Committee may require.

(2)

An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

the prescribed fee; and

(b)

a declaration by the applicant verifying any information contained in or relating to the application.

(3)

The Oversight Committee may require an applicant for registration to undergo such interviews as the Oversight Committee may determine.

(4)

The Oversight Committee may refuse to register any applicant who —

(a)

in the opinion of the Oversight Committee —

(i)

is not of good reputation or character;

(ii)

is engaged in any business or occupation that is inconsistent with the integrity of a public accountant; or

(iii)

is otherwise unfit to practise as a public accountant; or

(b)

has had his registration, licence or approval to practise as a public accountant in any other country withdrawn, suspended, cancelled or revoked.

(5)

Where the Oversight Committee refuses to register an applicant, it shall by notice in writing inform the applicant of its refusal.

(6)

Any person who is aggrieved by any refusal of the Oversight Committee under subsection (4) may, within 30 days of the notice given under subsection (5), appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.

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