Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

The review group on auditing considered the issue of whether to protect the title "accountant" and failed to come to a conclusion on the issue, but surely this Bill provides us with an ideal opportunity to bring the entire accountancy profession, or anyone who wants to call themselves an accountant, within the scope of the new supervisory authority. Perhaps in his reply to the debate, the Minister of State might indicate how the new authority will impact upon unqualified accountants who are not members of any body. Rather than making it easier or giving an incentive to stay outside, the Minister of State should be trying to bring them into the fold.

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