(1) Is an external audit compulsory for banks?
(2) Are specific requirements for the extent or nature of the audit spelled out?
(3) Are auditors licensed or certified?
(4) Do supervisors get a copy of the auditor’s report?
(5) Does the supervisory have the right to meet with external auditors to discuss report without bank approval?
(6) Are auditors required by law to communicate directly to supervisory agency any presumed involvement of bank directors or senior managers in illicit activities, fraud or insider abuse?
(7) Can supervisors take legal action against auditors for negligence?
(8) Has legal action been taken again an auditor in the last five years?