The auditor of your company must be a member of a recognized professional body and hold the relevant practicing certificate so at to be eligible for appointment as a company auditor under the rules of that professional body. The Companies Act recognizes five professional bodies listed below:
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICEAW)
www.icaew.com
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)
www.icai.ie
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The Association of authorized Public Accountants
A subsidiary of ACCA, refer to
www.accaglobal.com
If you would like to appoint an auditor but do not know one to contact, you may contact one of the above mentioned professional bodies, they will provide guidance.
Alternatively, UK accounting firms provide list of chartered accountants and registered auditors.
Canterbury Accountancy - Information for businesses
