Section 990E — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Duration of appointment of auditors

An auditor of the licensee holds office until:

(a) death; or

(b) removal in accordance with section 990F; or

(c) resignation in accordance with sections 990G and 990H; or

(d) becoming prohibited by subsection 990D(1) from acting as auditor of the licensee;

whichever occurs first.

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Related sections

s 990B — Appointment of auditor by licensee
s 990C — When a person or firm is ineligible to act as auditor
s 990D — Ineligible person or firm must not consent to act or disqualify themselves etc.
s 990F — Removal of auditors
s 990G — Resignation of auditors—requirements for resignation
s 990H — Resignation of auditors—when resignation takes effect

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