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Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance

2026-07-01T18:50:53+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance Single, high-level, overarching requirement anchors firm culture and governance in the Code globally, allowing for development of practical guidance outside the Code to support implementation. Targeted approach aims to minimise compliance burden and costs by avoiding prescriptive provisions. Exposure draft planned for December 2026, with final approval targeted by end 2027. Firm culture and governance will be addressed through a targeted update to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (the Code), available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/iesba-code This follows a decision [...]

Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance2026-07-01T18:50:53+02:00

IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology

2026-07-01T18:51:41+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology Snapshot explains how the IESBA Code applies to the use of technology. Highlights ethics and independence considerations arising from AI, digital assets, and other technologies. Outlines IESBA’s three-pillar approach to keeping the Code fit for purpose in a fast-changing environment. The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released a new snapshot focused on ethics and independence in the use of technology. IESBA’s snapshots are short, plain-language overviews designed to help professionals and stakeholders to quickly understand IESBA's approach to key topics. [...]

IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology2026-07-01T18:51:41+02:00

IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code

2026-05-29T16:26:17+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code A new staff publication, titled ‘Proportionality of the IESBA Code’ explains how proportionality is built into the IESBA Code, available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/iesba-staff-publication-proportionality-iesba-code The guide was designed to support small and medium practices (SMPs) applying the Code with confidence, and was presented at the EFAA Annual Conference in Dublin as part of IESBA’s SMP engagement. The publication is meant to underscore that while ethics is not proportionate, the Code is. Every professional accountant is required to uphold the same five fundamental principles: integrity, objectivity, professional [...]

IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code2026-05-29T16:26:17+02:00

IESBA Launches Surveys for Post-Implementation Reviews of NOCLAR Standard and the Restructured Code

2026-04-29T13:00:35+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Launches Surveys for Post-Implementation Reviews of Noclar Standard and the Restructured Code Global stakeholders are invited to share practical experience on whether the NOCLAR provisions in the IESBA Code, as well as the Restructured Code, work as intended in the public interest. Survey insights will inform IESBA’s assessment of whether any further actions are necessary regarding these standards. The Post-Implementation Reviews reflect a commitment within IESBA’s current 2024–2027 Strategy and Work Plan, available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/towards-more-sustainable-future-advancing-centrality-ethics, as well as calls from stakeholders, to evaluate the real‑world effectiveness of major ethics standards. The International [...]

IESBA Launches Surveys for Post-Implementation Reviews of NOCLAR Standard and the Restructured Code2026-04-29T13:00:35+02:00

IESBA and IAASB Clarify Link Between ISQM 1 and FCG Viewpoints

2026-04-29T13:00:45+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA and IAASB Complete Analysis on Linkages between ISQM 1 and FCG Viewpoints The analysis: Explains linkages and key differences between IESBA’s FCG viewpoints and ISQM 1 Highlights their mutually supportive nature and key differences in their objectives, scope, output and focus Was developed in close coordination with the IAASB, responding to calls from stakeholders. The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released the complete analysis of the linkages, available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/linkages-between-iesba-viewpoints-and-isqm-1 between the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) 1, available on: https://www.iaasb.org/publications/international-standard-quality-management-isqm-1-quality-management-firms-perform-audits-or-reviews and the IESBA’s Firm Culture and Governance [...]

IESBA and IAASB Clarify Link Between ISQM 1 and FCG Viewpoints2026-04-29T13:00:45+02:00

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 [...]

IESBA Launches Workstream on Private Equity Investment in Accounting Firms2026-04-29T13:00:56+02:00

IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints 

2026-01-29T15:56:12+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints  The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) recently launched its viewpoints on firm culture and governance, initiating a six-month global dialogue on ethical culture focusing on the 2028 – 2031 strategy, sustainability ethics, firm governance, private equity, technology, and emerging risks and trends. The IESBA Viewpoints, Firm Culture and Governance Dialogues, is an IESBA publication designed to support global, dialogue-driven engagement on the organisational drivers of ethical behaviour in accounting firms. Building on IESBA’s Viewpoints across eight core elements of firm culture and governance, the [...]

IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints 2026-01-29T15:56:12+02:00

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

2026-01-29T15:44:17+02:00

LATEST UPDATE 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, [...]

IESBA and IAASB Launch Joint Stakeholder Survey to Shape 2028-2031 Strategies2026-01-29T15:44:17+02:00

IAASB Issues Narrow-Scope Amendments Related to IESBA’s Using the Work of Experts

2026-01-29T15:11:57+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IAASB Issues Narrow-Scope Amendments Related to IESBA’s Using the Work of Experts The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has published narrow-scope amendments to its standards arising from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ (IESBA) Using the Work of an External Expert project. These narrow-scope amendments are available on: https://www.iaasb.org/publications/narrow-scope-amendments-iaasb-standards-arising-iesba-s-using-work-external-expert-project They respond to the IESBA’s recently approved revisions to its International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards), which introduced, among others, explicit ethical requirements for using the work of external experts in audit, assurance, and non-assurance engagements. The IAASB’s updates [...]

IAASB Issues Narrow-Scope Amendments Related to IESBA’s Using the Work of Experts2026-01-29T15:11:57+02:00

Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition

2025-11-26T12:23:23+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition Digital Access and Print Orders Available The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released the 2025 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards), available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/2025-handbook-international-code-ethics-professional-accountants This handbook incorporates the tax planning pronouncement that became effective for tax planning services and activities after 30 June 2025. The back of Volume 1 of the 2025 Handbook contains the IESBA-approved revisions to the Code addressing ‘Using the Work of an External Expert’, as well as ‘Sustainability Reporting-related Revisions’. These revisions [...]

Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition2025-11-26T12:23:23+02:00

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