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Reporting Breaches of Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland) 2020

In November 2020, the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) issued a revised ethical standard for auditors,  Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland) 2020  (https://www.iaasa.ie/Publications/Auditing-standards). The revisions build on existing changes made to the standards in 2017 which implemented the requirements of the EU Audit Regulation and Directive.    The revised Ethical Standard includes a new requirement for audit firms to make reports of breaches of the Ethical Standard to the relevant competent authority and now explicitly prescribes reporting of breaches to those charged with governance. The purpose of the Technical Release (TR 02/2021) Reporting Breaches of Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland) 2020 is to alert members to these new requirements and to provide an example of the report that may be submitted to the Recognised Accountancy Body and IAASA. Please note the revised standard is effective from 15 July 2021.

Jul 07, 2021
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Revised Ethical Standard for Auditors

In November 2020, the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) issued a revised ethical standard for auditors (https://www.iaasa.ie/Publications/Auditing-standards ).  The revisions build on existing changes made to the standards in 2017 which implemented the requirements of the EU Audit Regulation and Directive.  The Institute have issued the attached Technical Alert (TA 02/2021) Guidance on the revised Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland) 2020 to highlight to members the key new requirements of the Ethical Standard applicable in Ireland and to add some clarification. In particular we draw attention to the effective date of the revised standard. The Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland) 2020 is effective from 15 July 2021. There are limited transition provisions.  These are set out on page 30 of the Ethical Standard and in Section 5 of the Technical Alert. Firms may complete engagements relating to periods commencing before 15 July 2021, in accordance with existing ethical standards, putting in place any necessary changes in the subsequent engagement period. Engagements to provide previously non-prohibited non-audit services entered into before 15 July 2021, and for which the firm has already commenced work may continue until completed in accordance with the original engagement terms, subject to the application of appropriate safeguards.   

Jun 29, 2021
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New ethical and auditing standards

In November 2020, the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) issued revised ethical and auditing standards in a bid to support the delivery of high-quality audit and strengthen confidence in audit in Ireland. These new amendments, which were the subject of a formal consultation earlier in 2020, are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after 15 July 2021, with early adoption permitted This article,  from the recent Accountancy Ireland, summarises the main changes in the Ethical Standard (Ireland) for Auditors, the International Standards on Auditing (Ireland), and International Standard on Quality Control (Ireland) 1. The standards are available on IAASA's website.    

Jun 09, 2021
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Feedback indicates broad support for IAASB auditor reporting standards

In 2015, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) released new auditor reporting standards to enhance the communicative value, transparency and relevance of the auditor’s report in the public interest. The IAASB has now published a feedback statement after a public consultation. Stakeholders expressed broad support for the standards, and the resulting auditor’s report, and indicated that the standards have met the IAASB’s objectives. The stakeholder feedback statement summarizes key themes and views shared with the IAASB through the 2020 Auditor Reporting Post-Implementation Survey as well as a roundtable discussion held in September 2020. The survey, roundtable, and related outreach solicited perspectives on implementation and specific aspects of the revised auditor reporting standards. Three of the key areas of focus for stakeholders were key audit matters, going concern and other information in the auditor’s report. The IAASB’s Auditor Reporting Implementation Working Group is considering the feedback in developing its post-implementation review recommendations for the IAASB’s consideration in September 2021

Jun 03, 2021
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Webinar series on audit quality management

The IAASB in collaboration with IFAC have announced a webinar series, which will take a deep dive into aspects of the IAASB’s International Standard on Quality Management 1, Quality Management for Firms that Perform Audits or Reviews of Financial Statements, or Other Assurance or Related Services Engagements.

Jun 02, 2021
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Revised UK auditing standard for the auditor's responsibilities relating to fraud

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued a revision of its UK auditing standard on the responsibilities of auditors relating to fraud - ISA (UK) 240 (Revised May 2021) - The Auditor's responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements.   The revisions to the standard are designed to provide increased clarity as to the auditor's obligations, addressing the concern raised by Sir Donald Brydon in his review of the quality and effectiveness of audit. The revisions include enhancements to the requirements for the identification and assessment of risk of material misstatement due to fraud and the procedures to respond to those risks.   The revised UK standard is effective for audits of periods beginning on or after 15 December 2021 with early adoption permitted.

May 27, 2021
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