Section 1290 — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Cancellation at request of registered person

(1) Where a person who is registered as an auditor requests ASIC to cancel his or her registration, ASIC may cancel the registration of that person as an auditor.

(2) A decision of ASIC under subsection (1) to cancel the registration of a person as an auditor comes into effect as soon as practicable upon the making of the decision.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 1287A — Annual statements by registered company auditors
s 1289 — Auditors and other persons to enjoy qualified privilege in certain circumstances
s 1289A — ASIC may impose conditions on registration
s 1291 — Immediate suspension or cancellation
s 1291A — Notice of suspension or cancellation
s 1291B — ASIC may vary or revoke suspension

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