Before a person may be appointed as a director, they must? O a Consent but the consent need only be verbal O b. Consent in writing and the company must keep the consent O c. Consent in writing and the consent must be registered Od. Consent at a directors' meeting and must be noted in the minutes of the meeting

Before a person may be appointed as a director, they must? O a Consent but the consent need only be verbal O b. Consent in writing and the company must keep the consent O c. Consent in writing and the consent must be registered Od. Consent at a directors' meeting and must be noted in the minutes of the meeting

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

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