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(b) a declaration by the applicant verifying any information contained in or relating to the application.

(3) The Oversight Committee may require an applicant for registration to undergo such interviews as the Oversight Committee may determine.

(4) The Oversight Committee may refuse to register any applicant who—

(a) in the opinion of the Oversight Committee—

(i) is not of good reputation or character;

(ii) is engaged in any business or occupation that is inconsistent with the integrity of a public accountant; or

(iii) is otherwise unfit to practise as a public accountant; or

(b) has had his registration, licence or approval to practise as a public accountant in any other country withdrawn, suspended, cancelled or revoked.

(5) Where the Oversight Committee refuses to register an applicant, it shall by notice in writing inform the applicant of its refusal.

(6) Any person who is aggrieved by any refusal of the Oversight Committee under subsection (4) may, within 30 days of the notice given under subsection (5), appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.

Certificate of registration and record in Register of Public Accountants

12.—(1) Upon a person being registered as a public accountant under this Part, the Registrar shall—

(a) issue to him a certificate of registration; and

(b) record his name and relevant particulars in the Register of Public Accountants.

(2) A certificate of registration shall be issued in such form or manner as the Oversight Committee may determine.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, every such certificate of registration shall be in force from the date of its issue or renewal to 31st December of the year in respect of which the certificate is issued or renewed.