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Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)

Chapter 7 : Private Higher Education Institutions

57. Records and audits

 

(1) Every private higher education institution must, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice, principles and procedures—
(a) keep books and records of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities;
(b) prepare financial statements within six months of the end of the financial year, including at least—

[Words preceding section 57(1)(b)(i) substituted by section 34 of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]

(i) a statement of income and expenditure for the previous year;
(ii) a balance sheet as at the end of the previous year, and
(iii) any other information the registrar may reasonably require.

 

(2) Every private higher education institution must, within the period determined by the registrar—
(a) ensure an annual audit of its books, records of account and financial statements by an auditor, who must conduct the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards;
(b) provide to the registrar certified copy of the auditor’s report in respect of the financial statements referred to in subsection (1); and
(c) provide to the registrar any additional information, particulars or documents in the manner determined by the registrar.