IESBA Announces Successful Completion and Approvals of Sustainability Exposure Draft and Tax Planning-related Ethics Standard
The IESBA has 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.
The IESBA’s 2024 agenda will focus on final approvals of the sustainability-related standards, and new work streams addressing accountancy firm culture and governance, and independence considerations.
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