Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar

2026-07-20T12:35:19+02:00

Understanding the revised fraud standard and its impact on audit engagements Overview Although auditors are not forensic investigators, they have a fundamental responsibility to apply professional scepticism throughout every audit engagement. High-profile corporate failures across the globe have intensified public scrutiny of auditors' responsibilities relating to fraud, leading to increased expectations from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. To address evolving fraud risks, changing public expectations, and increasingly complex business environments, the revised ISA 240 introduces enhanced requirements for identifying, assessing, and responding to fraud risks during an audit. This practical course provides participants with a [...]

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar2026-07-20T12:35:19+02:00

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar

2026-07-20T12:23:48+02:00

Understanding the revised fraud standard and its impact on audit engagements Overview Although auditors are not forensic investigators, they have a fundamental responsibility to apply professional scepticism throughout every audit engagement. High-profile corporate failures across the globe have intensified public scrutiny of auditors' responsibilities relating to fraud, leading to increased expectations from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. To address evolving fraud risks, changing public expectations, and increasingly complex business environments, the revised ISA 240 introduces enhanced requirements for identifying, assessing, and responding to fraud risks during an audit. This practical course provides participants with a [...]

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar2026-07-20T12:23:48+02:00

Going Concern: ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Webinar

2026-06-17T13:51:48+02:00

Understanding Going Concern (Revised 2024) Overview The going concern concept is a fundamental accounting assumption that an entity will continue operating in the foreseeable future to fulfil its commitments, obligations and objectives, rather than being forced to liquidate or cease operations in the short term. ISA 570 (Revised 2024) strengthens the auditor’s responsibilities when evaluating management’s assessment of going concern. The revised standard was issued following high-profile corporate failures that raised concerns about audit effectiveness and the robustness of going concern evaluations. While IFRS does not change recognition and measurement under going concern, the auditor’s [...]

Going Concern: ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Webinar2026-06-17T13:51:48+02:00

Going concern: ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Webinar

2026-07-07T00:09:04+02:00

Understanding Going Concern (Revised 2024) Overview The going concern concept is a fundamental accounting assumption that an entity will continue operating in the foreseeable future to fulfil its commitments, obligations and objectives, rather than being forced to liquidate or cease operations in the short term. ISA 570 (Revised 2024) strengthens the auditor’s responsibilities when evaluating management’s assessment of going concern. The revised standard was issued following high-profile corporate failures that raised concerns about audit effectiveness and the robustness of going concern evaluations. While IFRS does not change recognition and measurement under going concern, the auditor’s [...]

Going concern: ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Webinar2026-07-07T00:09:04+02:00

The Brain Drain of Audit Quality

2026-06-01T15:13:52+02:00

What’s News? The Brain Drain of Audit Quality For decades, audit quality, in general, has failed to prevent audit failures. Upgraded audit standards, and stricter independence requirements have been implemented in an attempt to address the challenge. In my opinion, there are a number of environmental factors being overlooked in the formal structures that set audit standards and educational standards, causing a drain on knowledge and experience in the profession, (the so-called ‘brain drain’). I am listing a few: Computer skills In my opinion, the brain drain started when personal computers were introduced into audit. Many manual calculations, [...]

The Brain Drain of Audit Quality2026-06-01T15:13:52+02:00

IFIAR releases 2026 Report on the Use of Technology in Audits

2026-05-29T15:04:07+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IFIAR releases 2026 Report on the Use of Technology in Audits IFIAR has released its 2026 report on ‘Use of Technology in Audits – Innovation and Audit Quality’, which forms part of a series by its Technology Task Force. The report highlights how advancements in technology are reshaping audits globally while introducing new risks, and provides observations and insights on emerging trends and practices. The observations in this report are based on information shared with IFIAR and are intended to provide insights into emerging trends, practices, and areas of focus. Building on the [...]

IFIAR releases 2026 Report on the Use of Technology in Audits2026-05-29T15:04:07+02:00

Innovative new guidance supports audit firm adoption of emerging AI technologies

2026-05-29T11:27:52+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Innovative new guidance supports audit firm adoption of emerging AI technologies The Financial Reporting Council has published guidance to support audit firms in the responsible use of generative and agentic AI in audit engagements, helping firms manage risks to audit quality while realising efficiency and quality benefits. The guidance codifies good practice, rather than addressing identified deficiencies, and reinforces that auditors remain fully accountable for audit quality. At a glance: Generative and Agentic AI Guidance outlines a practical framework for building appropriate confidence in AI outputs, supported by professional judgment and illustrative real-world [...]

Innovative new guidance supports audit firm adoption of emerging AI technologies2026-05-29T11:27:52+02:00

Navigating the Path to Audit Excellence: An Overview of the IRBA 2025 Public Inspections Report

2026-06-05T13:16:01+02:00

Every year, the IRBA issues its Public Inspections Report to provide the profession with critical insights into topical deficiencies, and trends identified during the inspection of audit firms and engagements. The 2025 report, which was issued in March 2026, serves as a vital tool for auditors to identify gaps within their own practices and implement the remedial measures necessary to address these gaps. A risk-based inspection approach The IRBA continues to employ a risk-based approach to its inspections. The past cycle addressed inspections through three primary avenues: Theme-based inspections Firm-wide inspections The monitoring of [...]

Navigating the Path to Audit Excellence: An Overview of the IRBA 2025 Public Inspections Report2026-06-05T13:16:01+02:00
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