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IESBA and IAASB Launch Joint Stakeholder Survey to Shape 2028-2031 Strategies

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) have launched a joint global stakeholder survey marking the beginning of work toward their respective Strategies and Work Plans (SWPs) for 2028–2031 – a period of expected significant change in the global audit, assurance and ethics landscape.

The joint survey represents the first step in the boards’ strategic planning process and will help inform the development of their respective Consultation Papers. By launching a single, coordinated survey, IESBA and IAASB are reinforcing their close collaboration.

The survey focuses on three principal areas:
•  Strategic positioning for 2028–2031
•  Key environmental trends shaping the future of audit, assurance, ethics, and independence
•  Opportunities for joint or parallel action to enhance impact and effectiveness.

All responses by stakeholders will form part of the public record and will be published on the boards’ websites, in accordance with their due process.

The survey is open until May 15 and may be accessed on:
www.iaasb.org/focus-areas/joint-stakeholder-survey-shaping-iaasb-and-iesba-strategies-2028-2031