Section 20: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"accountant-in-training" means a graduate of the Nigerian College of Accountancy undergoing the prescribed practical experience programme;
"Association" means the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria established by section 1 of this Act;
"Council" means the Council established as the governing body of the Association under section 3 of this Act;
"Disciplinary Tribunal" means the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria Disciplinary Tribunal established under section 11 of this Act;
"fees" includes annual subscription;
"Incorporated Association" means the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria incorporated under the Land (Perpetual Succession) Act;
[Cap. 98 1958 ed.]
"Investigating Panel" means the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria Investigating Panel established under section 11 of this Act;
"member of the Association" means a registered member of the Association;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with the responsibility for matters relating to Finance;
"Nigerian College of Accountancy" means the institution established as the training arm of the Association;
"NNA" means Nigerian National Accountant;
"President and Vice-President" means respectively the office-holders under those names in the Association;
"profession" means the profession of accountancy;
"Public National Accountant" means a member of the Association licenced to practice accountancy;
"register" means the register maintained in pursuance of section 6 of this Act.