PRACTISING MEMBERS COMMITTEE
 

Proposed Terms of Reference

Objectives:

1. To represent practicing members and their interests on the decision
   making structures of the Institute.

2. 2. To play an advocacy role on behalf of practising accountants in:

   1. facilitation of market access

   2. lobbying for change in laws which do not favour accountants.

Specific Terms of Reference:

1. To identify the needs of, and promote the interests of practicing members within the framework of the profession and to encourage their participation in the profession.

2. To encourage communication and cooperation between practicing members.

3. To encourage practicing members to jointly advise the institute on
   matters which may have an impact on their practices.

4. To advise the Institute on CPD programs appropriate to the needs of practitioners and to encourage members to undertake CPD.

5. To identify opportunities for practicing accountants.

6. To identify loopholes and inconsistencies in the laws which affect the practice of accountants, and solicit amendments of such legislation.