Auditing and Assurance Standards and Guidance

Auditing Standards (Ireland)

FRC ISAs (UK and Ireland) applicable for periods beginning on or after 15 December 2010 but before 17 June 2016

ISA (UK and Ireland) 260 Communication with those charged with governance

ISA (UK and Ireland) 260 applicable for periods ending on or after 15 December 2010
Requirements
Matters to Be Communicated
Significant Findings from the Audit
16.The auditor shall communicate with those charged with governance: (Ref: Para. A16)
 (a)The auditor's views about significant qualitative aspects of the entity's accounting practices, including accounting policies, accounting estimates and financial statement disclosures. When applicable, the auditor shall explain to those charged with governance why the auditor considers a significant accounting practice, that is acceptable under the applicable financial reporting framework, not to be most appropriate to the particular circumstances of the entity; (Ref: Para. A17)
 (b)Significant difficulties, if any, encountered during the audit; (Ref: Para. A18)
 (c)Unless all of those charged with governance are involved in managing the entity:
  (i)Significant matters, if any, arising from the audit that were discussed, or subject to correspondence with management; and (Ref: Para. A19)
  (ii)Written representations the auditor is requesting; and
 (d)Other matters, if any, arising from the audit that, in the auditor's professional judgment, are significant to the oversight of the financial reporting process. (Ref: Para. A20)
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