Step 1: Complete the Application Forms
Complete the following forms and provide all supporting documents and information specified in the application forms:
Step 2: Obtain the Consent Letter Template and Payment InstructionsEmail
[email protected] to request:
- The template for the consent letter authorising the relevant foreign regulatory authority to release information relating to the audit firm and individual auditors to the AOB; and
- Recognition fee payment instructions.
Step 3: Submit the ApplicationSubmit the following via email to [email protected]:- Completed application forms;
- Supporting documents and information;
- Signed consent letters; and
- Proof of payment of the applicable recognition fee.
The information required for the application is not exhaustive. The AOB may request additional information or documentation where necessary to facilitate the assessment of the application.
Important note:The AOB will only commence processing an application upon receipt of a complete submission. A submission is deemed complete when all required application forms, supporting documents and information have been submitted via email and the applicable recognition fee has been paid.
Applicants should allow up to three (3) months for the AOB to process an application, commencing from the date on which the submission is deemed complete.
A foreign audit firm or individual foreign auditor must not act as an auditor of a public interest entity or schedule fund or prepare a report in relation to the financial information, required to be submitted under the securities laws, guidelines issued by the Securities Commission or the rules of a stock exchange, unless and until recognised by the AOB.
EnquiriesFor further information, please contact the
AOB Registration Team at
[email protected] or +603 6204 8900.
