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Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XXX 2026), Illustrative Reports

2026-06-25T11:42:58+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XXX 2026), Illustrative Reports The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ Committee for Auditing Standards has approved the issuing of the proposed South African Auditing Practice Statement (SAAPS) 3 (Revised XXX 2026), Illustrative Reports, for exposure on public comment by 7 August 2026. The proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised) includes significant revisions to SAAPS 3, including the following. The incorporation of new and revised reporting requirements arising from: ISA 570 (Revised 2024), Going Concern ISA 240 (Revised), The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements [...]

Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XXX 2026), Illustrative Reports2026-06-25T11:42:58+02:00

Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements Webinar

2026-02-12T12:25:39+02:00

Practical Application of ISRS 4400 (Revised) What You Will Learn Core principles underlying ISRS 4400 (Revised) Key requirements for planning and performing AUP engagements Drafting and agreeing on a clear and effective engagement letter How to report findings with precision and clarity Practical application through common AUP scenarios Typical findings and challenges encountered in practice   Content and outline: In today's complex and fast-paced business environment, stakeholders increasingly require specific, factual information to make critical decisions without the need for a full audit or review. This is where Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) engagements come in. [...]

Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements Webinar2026-02-12T12:25:39+02:00

Pending Disciplinary and Finalised Investigation Matters

2025-11-26T12:21:36+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Pending Disciplinary and Finalised Investigation Matters In the latest issue of IRBA News, Issue 71, six disciplinary matters pending disciplinary hearings and 16 finalised investigation matters were reported. Current open matters involve eight categories of improper conduct. The most common charge remains insufficient appropriate audit evidence. Other frequent charges include dishonesty and integrity issues, as well as failure to exercise due care and skill. In several investigation matters, among others, sufficient, appropriate audit evidence was not obtained for material balances and disclosures; material misstatements were not appropriately identified, evaluated and addressed; a risk [...]

Pending Disciplinary and Finalised Investigation Matters2025-11-26T12:21:36+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

Release of Staff Audit Practice Alert 11: The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Audits

2025-11-26T12:16:30+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Release of Staff Audit Practice Alert 11: The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Audits The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued Staff Audit Practice Alert 11: The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Audits. This non-authoritative guidance provides insights into the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and emerging technologies when applying certain requirements of the International Standards on Quality Management and the International Standards on Auditing in the South African context. As the profession continues to evolve in response to technological advancements, it [...]

Release of Staff Audit Practice Alert 11: The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Audits2025-11-26T12:16:30+02:00

IFRS Foundation News Alert: IASB Issues Amendments to IFRS 19 to Complete Catch-up Work

2025-08-28T16:25:13+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IFRS Foundation News Alert: IASB Issues Amendments to IFRS 19 to Complete Catch-up Work The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures. IFRS 19, issued in May 2024, allows eligible subsidiaries to apply IFRS Accounting Standards with reduced disclosures. It includes reduced disclosure requirements for other standards or amendments issued up to February 2021. The newly issued amendments to IFRS 19 help eligible subsidiaries by reducing disclosure requirements for standards and amendments issued between February 2021 and May 2024. With these amendments, IFRS 19 reflects [...]

IFRS Foundation News Alert: IASB Issues Amendments to IFRS 19 to Complete Catch-up Work2025-08-28T16:25:13+02:00

IAASB Publishes New Resources to Support ISSA 5000 Adoption and Implementation

2025-08-28T15:57:09+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IAASB Publishes New Resources to Support ISSA 5000 Adoption and Implementation The IAASB has released two new resources to further support jurisdictions and stakeholders in adopting and implementing the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements. Extracts from ISSA 5000 for Limited and Reasonable Assurance Engagements These extracts are designed to help regulators, standard setters, and other stakeholders to more easily identify the requirements and application material most relevant to their jurisdictional decisions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document on ISAE 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410 The IAASB [...]

IAASB Publishes New Resources to Support ISSA 5000 Adoption and Implementation2025-08-28T15:57:09+02:00

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