(1) Where an auditor, in the performance of duties as auditor of the holder of
a licence, becomes aware of a prescribed matter, the auditor must, within 7
days after becoming aware of the matter, lodge a written report on the matter
and send a copy of the report to the holder and to each securities exchange of
which the holder is a member.
(2) In this section:
"prescribed matter" means a matter that, in the opinion of the auditor:
- (a)
- has adversely affected, is adversely affecting or may adversely affect the
ability of the holder to meet the holder's obligations as a dealer; or
- (b)
- constitutes or may constitute a contravention of section 856, 866,
867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872 or 873, or Part 7.7 or of a condition of the
licence.