| 1 Short Title and Commencement. |
| 2 Definitions. |
| 3 Classes of companies and bodies corporate governed by the Authority |
| 4 Functions and duties of the Authority |
| 5 Annual return |
| 6 Recommending accounting standards and auditing standards |
| 7 Monitoring and enforcing compliance with accounting standards |
| 8 Monitoring and enforcing compliance with auditing standards |
| 9 Overseeing the quality of service and suggesting measures for improvement |
| 10 Power to investigate |
| 11. Disciplinary proceedings |
| 12 Manner of enforcement of orders passed in disciplinary proceedings. |
| 13 Punishment in case of non-compliance |
| 14 Role of chairperson and full-time members. |
| 15 Advisory committees, study groups and task forces |
| 16 Financial reporting advocacy and education |
| 17 Confidentiality and security of information |
| 18 Avoidance of conflict of interest |
| 19 International associations and international assistance |
| Annexure |