AA-A.2.3

Past version: Effective from 01 Jul 2016 to 30 Sep 2017
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A list of recent changes made to this Module is provided below:

Module Ref. Change Date Description of Changes
AA-A.1 07/2007 New Rule AA-A.1.3 introduced, categorising this Module as a Directive.
AA-1.2 07/2007 Rule AA-1.2.3 redrafted to clarify reporting obligation
AA-1.5 07/2007 Paragraphs AA-1.5.4 and AA-1.5.6 updated to reflect CBB Law requirements on auditor independence.
AA-3.1.1 04/2008 Clarified that auditor's review is to be attached to the QPR.
AA-1.5 10/2009 Paragraphs AA-1.5.2 and AA-1.5.3 updated to clarify outsourcing of internal audit function.
AA-3.1.1 10/2009 Updated to reflect requirement in Module BR.
AA-5 07/2010 New Chapter added regarding Reporting Accountants.
AA-A.1.3 01/2011 Clarified legal basis.
AA-1.1.1A 01/2011 Added Guidance referring to the CBB's power to appoint an external auditor should the investment firm licensee fail to do so.
AA-5 10/2011 Chapter amended and content moved to Section BR-3.5 and retitled as Role of External Auditor as Appointed Expert.
AA-3.3 01/2012 Deleted Section on Compliance with Financial Crime Rules.
AA-4.1 10/2014 Clarified the application of accounting standards for investment firms based on whether they undertake conventional and/or Shari'a compliant activities.
AA-3.1 07/2016 Clarified that this requirement only applies to Category 1 and Category 2 investment firm licensees.