PART II: BY-LAWS ON PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND PRACTICE

Section 400 Induction Course upon Admission

Induction Course
400.1
(1) All professional accountants once admitted as members of the Institute, are required to attend an Induction Course organised by the Institute, within six (6) months of admission.
400.2 The Council may in its absolute discretion, grant a postponement from the requirement of this section for the following reasons:-
(a) prolonged illness or disability; or
(b) overseas for an indefinite period of time; or
(c) any other reason as may be found reasonable by the Council.
400.3 An application made pursuant to paragraph 400.2 should be in writing and supported by a certificate from a licensed physician or hospital in the case of subparagraph (a), or supported by any other relevant documents in respect of subparagraphs (b) and (c), wherever appropriate. Such application should be made as soon as practicable and in any event, before the expiry of six (6) months from the date of admission.
400.4 The decision of the Council on an application made pursuant to paragraph 400.2 is final.
400.5 In exercising its discretion pursuant to paragraph 400.2, the Council may require the professional accountant to submit a letter of undertaking stating that the professional accountant will attend the Induction Course upon recovery from the illness or upon returning to the country or upon the lapse of the reason for which the Council has granted the exemption.