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New Guidance Available from IAASB on Using the ISA for LCE

(New York, New York, August 27, 2024)

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued new guidance on the application of the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities, known as the ISA for LCE. The Authority Supplemental Guidance will help users in determining the appropriate situations to use the standard.

The guidance will be particularly beneficial for legislative and regulatory authorities implementing the standard, firms developing related policies or procedures, and auditors determining whether the standard is appropriate to use for a specific engagement.

Accessible on the IAASB website, this guide complements previously released resources, including videos, webinars, and the Auditor Reporting Supplemental Guidance. Later this year, the IAASB will also issue an adoption guide and a first-time implementation guide. Collectively, these materials provide a comprehensive toolkit for navigating adoption and implementation of the ISA for LCE.

The new guidance does not amend or override the ISA for LCE, the text of which alone is authoritative. Reading the guidance is not a substitute for reading the ISA for LCE. For more information and to access the new guidance, visit: www.iaasb.org/ISAforLCE

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Now Available from the IAASB: New ISA for LCE Guidance on Auditor Reporting

(New York, New York, July 11, 2024)

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released new supplemental guidance on auditor reporting as it relates to the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities, known as the ISA for LCE. Meant to be read with the ISA for LCE, the new guidance provides assistance for auditors about modifications to the auditor’s report when using the standard. The guidance also includes information on using emphasis of matter and other matter paragraphs, reporting on other information, and reporting on a material uncertainty related to going concern.

Additionally, the guidance features eight illustrative auditor’s reports, including examples of adverse opinions, disclaimer of opinions, and opinions when there is a material uncertainty related to going concern.

Accessible on the IAASB website, this new Auditor Reporting Supplemental Guidance complements previously released resources, including videos and webinars, which provide a robust toolkit for navigating the ISA for LCE, adoption, and implementation. Additional resources will be published this quarter, including an adoption guide, supplemental guidance on the authority of the standard, and a first-time implementation guide.

The new guidance does not amend or override the ISA for LCE, the text of which alone is authoritative. Reading the guidance is not a substitute for reading the ISA for LCE. For more information and to access the new guidance, visit: www.iaasb.org/ISAforLCE

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New Report from International Federation of Accountants, ICAEW, and Basel Institute on Governance Urges Accountants in Business to Continue to Lead Anti-Corruption Actions

(New York, London, and Basel, Switzerland, July 03, 2024)

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Basel Institute on Governance have published a new, joint report, Integrated Mindset in Practice: Professional Accountants in Business and Anti-Corruption Compliance. It offers practical guidance and actionable strategies to approach anti-corruption initiatives with an integrated mindset, resulting in long-term value creation.

The approach of an “integrated mindset”, as highlighted in the report, encourages company leadership to view financial and sustainability data in an interconnected, holistic way. Integrated Mindset in Practice provides guidance for companies—particularly professional accountants working in business—to apply this integrated approach to anti-corruption oversight and programs. The report underscores the crucial role of governance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), emphasizing a commitment to an ethical culture of integrity and highlighting red flags for the accountants during their risk assessments.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the Basel Institute on Governance have published a new, joint report, Integrated Mindset in Practice: Professional Accountants in Business and Anti-Corruption Compliance. It offers practical guidance and actionable strategies to approach anti-corruption initiatives with an integrated mindset, resulting in long-term value creation. The approach of an “integrated mindset”, as highlighted in the report, encourages company leadership to view financial and sustainability data in an interconnected, holistic way. Integrated Mindset in Practice provides guidance for companies—particularly professional accountants working in business—to apply this integrated approach to anti-corruption oversight and programs. The report underscores the crucial role of governance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), emphasizing a commitment to an ethical culture of integrity and highlighting red flags for the accountants during their risk assessments. Advocating for a “whole of business” approach to anti-corruption, the report calls on professional accountancy organizations to encourage their members to fully embrace their role combatting corruption by: Recognizing themselves as key anti-corruption stakeholders. Supporting integrated thinking across their organizations. Being champions of Collective Action. Lee White, IFAC Chief Executive Officer: “The cost of corruption and financial crime are significant obstacles to economic prosperity and fairness in society. This report is a vital resource for professional accountants as business leaders to have an integrated mindset in continuing to respond to corruption and support economic prosperity.” Alan Vallance, Chief Executive of ICAEW: “Professional accountants are uniquely positioned to influence and implement an integrated mindset within organizations. With these tools and insights, they will be able to embed anti-corruption measures into their organizations’ broader ESG framework, ensuring that integrity and transparency remain at the forefront of business practices.” Vanessa Hans, Head of the Private Sector Division of the Basel Institute on Governance: “Importantly, this report encourages professional accountants to be champions of Collective Action as part of a “whole of business” approach to anti-corruption. Anti-corruption Collective Action brings business and stakeholders together to tackle the shared problem of corruptions. Accountants can play a crucial role in these efforts, driving initiatives that bring real change.” The report will be featured during “The CFO & Finance Function and Anti-Corruption: Cultivating an Integrated Mindset” webinar on July 9 at 13:00 UTC. Jointly hosted by IFAC, ICAEW and the Basel Institute on Governance, the webinar is organized under the auspices of the B20 and in collaboration with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and Business at OECD (BIAC), as part of the 25th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention campaign. Visit the IFAC website for more details and to register.