Every firm that conducts statutory audits in Botswana must be registered with the Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (BAOA). We run the full application and annual-renewal process for you — from firm-structure diagnostic to licence-in-hand.

What’s included

• BAOA application form and supporting schedules
• Firm-structure, ownership and beneficial-ownership disclosures
• Partner and staff practising-certificate register
• Professional-indemnity (PI) cover verification pack
• Independence and ethics policy (IESBA-aligned)
• Core ISQM 1 quality-management framework
• Submission to BAOA and one round of clarifications

Who it’s for

• Audit firms establishing in Botswana
• Regional accountancy networks opening local offices
• Sole-practitioner auditors building a licensed practice
• Firms transitioning from review-only to full audit engagements

Why The Secretary

• Partners with Big-4 and regional-firm backgrounds leading every file
• ISQM 1/ISQM 2 and ISA-aligned quality documentation drafted by former engagement-quality reviewers
• Direct working relationships with BAOA secretariat for efficient clarifications
• Fixed fee with no surprise add-ons — scope extensions are quoted before any work starts

How we work

1. Free 30-minute diagnostic call — we assess firm readiness and flag gaps
2. Document intake via secure portal within 3 working days
3. Drafting and internal QA review within 7 working days
4. BAOA submission and liaison through to licence issuance
5. Post-licence onboarding pack (compliance calendar, renewal reminders)

Related services

Many clients pair this with Private Company (Pty Ltd) registration for the practice entity, or scale up with NBFIRA-regulated client onboarding support.

Scope

From price covers: regulatory intake, preparation of the registration dossier, one submission to BAOA, one round of clarifications. Quoted separately: full ISQM 1/2 QMS design and implementation, transparency-report drafting, firm-network reorganisation, BAOA inspection response.