How will violations against regulations on audit approvals be penalized?

Pursuant to Article 45, Decree 41/2018/ND-CP, violations against regulations on audit approvals shall be penalized as follows:

1. A fine ranging from VND 10.000.000 to VND 20.000.000 shall be imposed for one of the following violations:

a) Carrying out auditing works without independence, sufficient professional skills and meeting requirements in accordance with regulations of law;

b) Carrying out auditing works when the client and audited unit have requirements that violate the code of ethics, professional requirements or regulations of law.

2. Remedial Measure:
Return illegal profits earned by violations mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article.

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