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International News
IAASB Unveils New Technology Position to Shape the Future of Audit and Assurance Standards
09 Oct 2024
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) announced the adoption of a new Technology Position that will guide how the IAASB adapts its work to embrace the intersection of audit, assurance, and technology. This new position marks a significant step forward in the IAASB’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of its standards in the face of rapid technological advancement.
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International News
IFAC Releases Third Installment in Implementation Support Series for Small Firms on the IAASB's Quality Management Standards
30 Sep 2024
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) released the third and final installment in a three-part publication series to help small and medium-sized practices implement the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) quality management standards. Installment Three: Monitoring and Remediation provides tips and guidance for the practical implementation of the monitoring and remediation of a firm’s system of quality management.
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International News
IAASB Publishes New ISA for LCE Adoption Guide
25 Sep 2024
The adoption guide is designed to help jurisdictions adopt the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE). The guide provides valuable insights into the adoption process, highlighting common steps and successful approaches, while also addressing potential challenges.
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International News
IAASB releases 2022-2023 Public Report: Balancing Effectiveness and Timeliness in Audit and Assurance Standard Setting
10 Sep 2024
The report offers a comprehensive overview of the IAASB’s progress in addressing key public interest issues and reiterates its strategic direction to continue bolstering confidence in audits and assurance engagements.
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International News
New Guidance Available from IAASB on Using the ISA for LCE
27 Aug 2024
New guidance on the application of the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE) will help users in determining the appropriate situations to use the standard. It is useful for firms developing related policies or procedures and auditors determining whether the standard is appropriate to use for a specific engagement.
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International News
New ISA for LCE Guidance on Auditor Reporting
11 Jul 2024
This International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE) guidance provides assistance for auditors about modifications to the auditor’s report when using the ISA for LCE. It also includes information on using emphasis of matter and other matter paragraphs, reporting on other information, and reporting on a material uncertainty related to going concern. Additionally, the guidance features eight illustrative auditor’s reports, including examples of adverse opinions, disclaimer of opinion, and opinions when there is a material uncertainty related to going concern.
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International News
IAASB Announces New Strategy and Work Plan to Advance Global Audit and Assurance Standards
11 Apr 2024
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published its approved strategy and work plan aimed at enhancing consistency and quality of audit and assurance standards worldwide. Elevating Trust in Audit and Assurance: IAASB’s Strategy and Work Plan for 2024-2027 reflects the crucial role of audit and assurance in fostering trust in the world’s economies.
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International News
New IAASB Video Series Explores Proposed Changes to Fraud Standard
04 Apr 2024
A new four-part video series has been released by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) on proposed amendments to its fraud standard to help stakeholders understand the proposed changes that strengthen auditor’s responsibilities related to fraud, and the rationale behind them.
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International News
IAASB Launches New Video Series and Global Webinar to Understand the ISA for LCE
11 Mar 2024
The International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) in December 2023, is a standalone global auditing standard designed specifically for smaller and less complex businesses. A new video series has been released to help stakeholders understand, implement and use ISA for LCE.
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International News
IAASB Issues Guidance for Assurance Practitioners when Citing IFRS Accounting Standards
08 Dec 2023
The guidance helps stakeholders understand how to reference IFRS Accounting Standards to follow recent updates to the IFRS Foundation® Trade Mark Guidelines. It clarifies how auditors or practitioners should refer to the IFRS Accounting Standards in their reports.