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IESBA Launches Workstream on Private Equity Investment in Accounting Firms

2026-04-29T13:00:56+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Launches Workstream on Private Equity Investment in Accounting Firms IESBA will analyse ethical and independence implications of private equity investment in accounting firms. It will assess the need for standard setting on alternative practice structures. In its March meeting, IESBA also agreed to develop new guidance on technology and AI, enhance its support for global implementation of the sustainability standards, and review the practical implementation of key ethics standards. The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has agreed to launch a dedicated workstream to analyse issues relating to private equity investment [...]

SAICA releases AI Ethics Case Studies – Part 1

Leaf Quality Systems2026-01-29T15:47:32+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA releases AI Ethics Case Studies – Part 1 SAICA has recently released a guidance document titled, AI Ethics Case Studies - Part 1, available on: https://saicawebprstorage.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/SAICA-AI-Ethics-Case-Studies-2025-Part-1.pdf The purpose of this guidance document is to provide professionals and trainees with clear, practical, and principle-based direction for navigating the complex ethical challenges arising from the use, adoption, design and governance of AI within the accountancy profession, and broader business sector. The guidance is intended to support sound judgment and compliance with the SAICA Code, and to promote responsible, trustworthy, and public interest-driven technology use [...]