Do you hold general managerial and executive decision making powers in your current position?  Do you lead from the front, instituting changes that affect the way your business functions and the systems it operates? Do you ever assist and advise in the legal affairs of the Company? If so, you could be a Prescribed Officer. Why is this important? Simple. You can and will be held at the same level of responsibility and liabilities to that of a registered director for any gross negligence and mismanagement.  As such, it is imperative that you are aware of your corporate positioning.