Queensland - Apply for Appointment as an AAO

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Appointment as an AAO, the applicant has to approach the Australian Securities and Investment Commission link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The authorized audit company will need to provide the with a letter of support confirming that they are willing to appoint the applicant as an AAO.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the letter by post or by visiting the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through post

1. To Apply for Appointment as an AAO, the applicant has to approach the Australian Securities and Investment Commission link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's postal address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The authorized audit company will need to provide the with a letter of support confirming that they are willing to appoint the applicant as an AAO.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant will get the letter by post or by visiting the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Qualification certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Professional reference
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
GPO Box 9827
Brisbane QLD 4001
Contact - 1300 300 630: within Australia, + 61 3 5177 5407: outside Australia
Contact Link
ASIC office link

Eligibility

• Any qualified person for auditing who intends to Apply for an Appointment as an AAO is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 28 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Age
• Gender
• Income details
• Qualification
• Nationality
• Contact number
• Email ID
• City
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Australia, an Appointment as an AAO (Authorised Audit Company Officer) refers to the process of being appointed by an authorized audit company to undertake audit work on their behalf.
• An AAO is an individual who has been authorized by an authorized audit company to conduct audits of financial statements under the Corporations Act 2001.

Information which might help

• The appointment of an AAO is an important part of the regulatory framework for financial reporting in Australia.
• It helps to ensure the integrity and transparency of the financial system by ensuring that auditors are competent and up-to-date with the latest developments in their profession.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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