Without prejudice to the Certified Accountants Law, the Department may prosecute any certified accountant proven to have presented or certified false statements, which constitutes a violation of established accounting principles with the intention of assisting the taxpayer to evade all or part of the tax.
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Article 78 outlines the tax Department's authority to prosecute certified accountants, a power that is distinct from and additional to any penalties under the Certified Accountants Law. Prosecution can be initiated if an accountant is proven to have presented or certified false statements. This misconduct must involve a violation of established accounting principles and be carried out with the specific intention of helping a taxpayer evade all or part of their tax liability. This provision ensures accountants are held accountable for professional negligence or complicity in tax evasion, reinforcing the integrity of financial reporting for tax purposes in the Kingdom.
Chapter 14 - Fines
Article 78 - Liability of Certified Accountants
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