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Corporate and Business LawSection ASyllabus FManagement and Administration

ACCA · Question 38 · Corporate and Business Law

Who normally appoints the first auditors of a newly incorporated company?

Answer options:

A.

The shareholders

B.

The directors

C.

The Secretary of State

D.

Companies House

How to approach this question

Recall the procedure for the initial appointment of auditors.

Full Answer

B.The directors✓ Correct
The directors usually appoint the company's first auditors. Subsequent auditors are appointed by the shareholders at a general meeting.

Common mistakes

Assuming shareholders must make the very first appointment.

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