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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Q&A Update: Clarifying Public Interest Entity (PIE) Definition for Global Compliance
03 Sep 2024
The Staff of the IESBA released an update to its Questions and Answers (Q&As) publication on the revisions to the definitions of listed entity and PIE in the IESBA Code of Ethics.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA to hold interactive webinars on the recently released global ethics standards on tax planning
25 Apr 2024
The 1.5-hour webinar will feature a high-level overview of the standards and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in a questions-and-answers session with the presenters.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA launches first global ethics standards on tax planning
15 Apr 2024
This first comprehensive suite of global standards on ethical considerations in tax planning and related services provides a principles-based framework and a global ethical benchmark applicable to tax planning services and activities. This will establish a consistent point of reference for all professional accountants, as well as other tax professionals who are strongly encouraged to use the standards, when dealing with tax planning, to ensure due consideration of public interest as well as potential reputational, commercial, and wider economic consequences for their clients or employing organisations.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Webinars on the Proposed Ethics Standards for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance and Using the Work of an External Expert
07 Feb 2024
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) is holding global webinars to present the key proposals in two recently issued Exposure Drafts (EDs): International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards) (IESSA) ED, which includes revisions to the existing Code related to sustainability reporting; and Using the Work of an External Expert ED.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Announces Successful Completion and Approvals of Sustainability Exposure Draft and Tax Planning-Related Ethics Standard
21 Dec 2023
IESBA has successfully completed and approved an Exposure Draft on Ethics and Independence Standards for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance and the final Ethics Standard for Tax Planning and Related Services.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Webinar on Engagement Team – Group Audits Independence
28 Feb 2023
The IESBA will host a webinar on its recently released final pronouncement, Revisions to the Code Relating to the Definition of Engagement Team and Group Audits.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Webinars Explaining the Proposed Revisions to The Code Addressing Tax Planning and Related Services
17 Feb 2023
The IESBA will host three webinars on 27 February and 28 February 2023 (EST) on the recently released Tax Planning and Related Services ED.
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EP 100 (International News)
The IESBA Releases Update on Sustainability Work
19 Dec 2022
The publication provides an overview of the sustainability-related decisions made by IESBA at its recent meeting and how those decisions will shape the work in 2023 and beyond.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Issues Staff Publication Highlighting the Relevance and Applicability of the IESBA Code in Combatting Greenwashing
21 Oct 2022
The publication spotlights key provisions in the Code that apply in preparing and presenting sustainability information. It emphasizes the professional accountant’s obligation to be straightforward and honest and refrain from being associated with information that is misleading or false, including in situations where they might experience pressure to do so.
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EP 100 (International News)
IESBA Staff Issues Alert Highlighting Key Ethics and Independence Considerations for Professional Accountants in Relation to the Military Conflict in Ukraine
03 Oct 2022
The publication highlights a number of important ethics and independence considerations for professional accountants (PAs) in business (PAIBs) and professional accountants in public practice (PAPPs) under the IESBA Code as they undertake professional activities or provide professional services in circumstances that may be impacted by the Russia–Ukraine war.