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15 Nov: Review Engagements for SMEs: Limited Assurance, Numerous Benefits
17 Nov 2013
An audit is probably the most common form of assurance worldwide but it’s not the only one, and in some cases, it might not be the right one. Small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs) are often not required by legislation to have an audit.
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11 Nov: Linda de Beer Reappointed Chair of the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group
11 Nov 2013
Prof. Linda de Beer has been approved as the chair of the Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) by the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) on the recommendation of the members of the IAASB CAG.
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SSA 610 (Revised 2013) and SSA 315 (Revised)
03 Nov 2013
SSA 610 (Revised 2013), Using the Work of Internal Auditors deals with the external auditor’s responsibilities if using the work of internal auditors.
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23 Oct: Social Media Marketing May Be the Key to Practice Profitability
23 Oct 2013
The acquisition of new clients continues to be a dominant driver of profitability for small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs).
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27 Sep: 2013 Handbooks from IAASB, IESBA, and IPSASB Now Available
29 Sep 2013
(IFAC today announced the availability of the 2013 editions of the handbooks from the IAASB, IESBA, and IPSASB.
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9 Sep: Prof. Arnold Schilder Reappointed to Chair the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board from 2015 to 2017
11 Sep 2013
Prof. Arnold Schilder has been reappointed as chairman of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) for the period 2015–2017.
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28 Aug: IAASB Proposals for Enhancing the Auditor’s Report: Potential Impact on Audits of Unlisted Entities
28 Aug 2013
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released proposals that could fundamentally transform the auditor's report, greatly enhancing its communicative value.
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20 Aug: IAASB eNews August 2013
20 Aug 2013
Welcome to IFAC’s International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) eNews.
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16 Aug: The Evolving Role of Auditors and Auditor Reporting
18 Aug 2013
Today’s financial reporting involves more complexity, more areas of judgment, and more qualitative disclosures; and users have higher expectations than ever before, with many saying “We want to hear more.”
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6 Aug: Blog: Changing the Face of Auditor Reporting
11 Aug 2013
IAASB, the audit profession's peak global standard setter, has just released a blueprint for the most significant changes to the audit profession's communication with investors in decades.