AH1310 - General Commissioners: Conduct of hearing: Representation of appellant: professional


A taxpayer may be represented before the Commissioners by any person, whether or not they are legally qualified, except where the Commissioners think they have good reason for refusing such representation in a particular case. However, the Commissioners are required to permit anyone who is legally qualified or a member of an incorporated society of accountants to appear on behalf of any party to the appeal.

The term `incorporated society of accountants' may be regarded as including-

Name of societyAbbreviated title
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesFCA or ACA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of ScotlandCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in IrelandFCA or ACA
The Association of Certified AccountantsFCCA or ACCA
The Central Association of Accountants LimitedFAA or LAA
The Professional Accountants' Alliance with Arts, Manufactures, Law and FP Accts or AP Commerce Limited
The British Association of Accountants and Auditors LtdFBAA or ABAA
The Association of International Accountants LtdFAIA or AAIA

and any other society (incorporated under the Companies Acts or otherwise) of persons describing themselves as accountants.