New auditor standards apply from April

The Vietnamese Government has issued a new regulations for auditor standards which will take effect from April 20.

The new decree requires auditors to hold a bachelors degree or higher from universities specialising in economics, finance, banking, accounting or auditing.

Those who have at least five-years of experience in the finance sector, or who have practised auditing for a minimum of four years at auditing companies will be eligible to register for auditor examinations.

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