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3. Membership Requirements, Entry and Exit Procedures

Note: The following information is taken from Section 3 of the Association's Charter. For the complete Charter, please visit: Association's Charter

3.1. Members of the Association may be individuals or representatives of legal entities working in finance, accounting, or law, who support the Association's goals (hereinafter — Prospective Member).

3.2. Entry into the Association is based on an application (Annex No. 1), submitted in accordance with the Association's internal procedures.

3.3. Members of the Association are obligated to:

• Comply with the norms of this Charter and internal regulations.
• Contribute to achieving the Association's goals.
• Maintain professional ethics.

3.4. Members of the Association have the right to:

• Participate in governance through voting processes as outlined in this Charter.
• Take part in events organized by the Association.
• Receive informational and legal support from the Association.
• Submit suggestions for improving the Association's work.
• Propose initiatives, comments, and practical programs.

3.5. The status of "Expert-Ambassador of the Association" is awarded only through an independent assessment conducted by at least five members of the Expert Council, with no conflict of interest. The President of the Association may not:

• Participate in evaluation, discussion, or voting on expert candidates.
• Influence the criteria, procedures, or makeup of evaluation committees.
• Perform any formal, administrative, or organizational duties in the expert evaluation process.

Thus, the appointment procedure is fully independent and immune to bias or administrative influence.

3.6. The Expert Council is formed only from recognized national and international experts in finance, accounting, and law. The status of recognized expert is granted to individuals meeting at least three of the following criteria, with each achievement documented and recognized in at least two jurisdictions or by an international organization:

• Membership in national academies or international professional organizations.
• Receipt of national or international awards.
• Authorship of 10+ peer-reviewed publications or recognized professional works.
• Official recognition of professional contribution (e.g., UN, IMF, World Bank engagements).
• Documented mentoring or judging roles in international professional competitions.
• Publications in major national or international media about the candidate.

All documentation undergoes independent verification, audit, and is published on the Association's website.

3.7. Each member has the right to voluntarily offer discounts or special conditions on goods/services to other members. These benefits are optional and do not influence membership status or candidate evaluations.

3.9. Membership is terminated through a written notice submitted freely to the Association's address.

3.10. If approved, an official letter of membership is issued.