ES-1.6 ES-1.6 Module AA (Auditors and Auditing Standards)
ES-1.6.1
Module AA contains requirements regarding the appointment and functions of auditors of
investment firm licensees . It also contains requirements dealing with accounting standards to be applied byinvestment firm licensees .Amended: January 2012
Amended: July 2010
Amended: January 2007ES-1.6.2
The auditor requirements deal with:
(a) The appointment of auditors;(b) The removal and resignation of auditors;(c) Audit partner rotation;(d) Auditor independence; and(e) Restrictions on the relationship between a licensee and its auditor.Amended: January 2007ES-1.6.3
The Module also covers the CBB's requirements regarding access to auditors as well as auditors' access to outsourcing providers. In addition, the Module outlines requirements for licensees to arrange for their auditors to review their quarterly prudential returns, and compliance with Module CL (Client Assets).
Amended: January 2012
Amended: January 2007