The Eighth Company Law Directive (1984) focused on the role and regulation of auditors within the European Union. Incorporated into UK law through the Companies Act 1989, it was superseded by the Statutory Audit Directive in 2006.
The Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) was an initiative launched by the European Commission in 1999, aimed at integrating EU financial markets. It consisted of 42 proposed measures intended to be completed by 2005, with significant legislative achievements finalized by 2007.
A registered auditor is a firm or individual eligible to carry out statutory audits in any member state of the European Union, in accordance with the Eighth Company Law Directive.
