IRBA Rules Arising from the ISQM
The IRBA has prescribed the IRBA Rules arising from the ISQM, dealing with the following topics.
Rule 1: Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the system of quality management
Rule 2: Transparency reports for firms that audit financial statements of publicly traded entities
Rule 3: Engagement quality reviewer (EQR) and an assistant to an EQR
Rule 4: Assembly and retention of audit documentation.
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