- IEKA organizes an annual application period for admission to the professional internship, the mandatory step toward the title of Legal Auditor, in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Law No. 10091/2009.
- The original announcement referred only to the 2022 internship cycle, with an application period from November 1 to 15, 2021, and documents and fees specific to that year.
- The basic criteria (degree in economic fields, three-year practical contract, personal documentation) remain relatively stable, but deadlines, fees, and bank account details change with each cycle and must be verified with IEKA.
In October 2021, the Institute of Authorized Accounting Experts (IEKA) announced the list of documents and the application deadline, from November 1 to 15, 2021, for admission to the 2022 professional internship. This internship is a mandatory step, according to Articles 15 and 16 of Law No. 10091 of March 5, 2009 “On Legal Auditing, the Organization of the Profession of the Legal Auditor and the Authorized Accountant,” for candidates who wish to obtain the title of Legal Auditor.
From our daily work, we see that young economists with degrees in economics often don't realize that this process repeats every year and that it requires preparing documentation months in advance.
What was required in the 2021-2022 cycle
The original announcement required candidates to submit a package of documents, a written request addressed to the Committee for Continuing Professional Education and Qualification, Updated CV, identity card, notarized degree in economic sciences (bachelor's plus master's or equivalent), transcript of records, criminal record certificate, professional internship agreement with a three-year contract, notarized declaration of no other full-time employment, and payment of the application fee. These basic criteria are expected to remain relatively similar from cycle to cycle, as they derive directly from the law, but always verify the official list for the relevant year.
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Verify the deadline and the fee for the current year.
The application deadline, fee, and IEKA's bank account change from one cycle to the next. If you are interested in the current year's professional internship, check the latest announcement directly on the website. to IEKA, instead of relying on the deadlines or figures from an old announcement.
How we handle this with our clients
When we assist young economists who want to pursue the path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant, we guide them through the current IEKA requirements and advise them on how to plan their professional practice alongside their day-to-day work.
