Attorneys Act, 1979 (Act No. 53 of 1979)

Rules for the Attorneys' Profession

Part V : Accounting Rules

Notification of trust banking account
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35.15Every firm shall:
35.15.1immediately notify the society in writing of the name and address of the bank or banks at which its trust banking account or accounts are kept and shall thereafter notify the Council immediately of any change in the name and address of such bank or banks;
35.15.2whenever so required by the Council, furnish to the Council within ten days or such longer period as the Council may stipulate, a signed statement issued by the bank or banks with which it keeps its trust banking account or accounts and a signed statement issued by the bank with which the firm keeps any trust investment account, certifying the amount of the balance of such trust banking account or accounts or trust investment account at such date or dates as may be specified by the Council.