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Any person seeking the Institute's membership must satisfy the Institute that s/he is a fit and proper person to be a certified public accountant.
The Institute's criteria for considering whether a membership applicant is fit and proper to be a certified public accountant are as follows:
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Fitness relates to the competence and capacity of the applicant to fulfill his or her responsibilities whilst training to become a certified public accountant and subsequently as a member of the Institute.
Criteria to consider include professional qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and reliability. |
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Propriety |
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Propriety relates to the applicant's character and suitability for membership.
Criteria to consider include: |
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Adherence to the Institute's Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, based on the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour;
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Adherence to professional standards; |
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Behaviour in personal as well as professional life; |
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Financial integrity; |
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Conviction or civil liability; |
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Good reputation and character. |
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