The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) Technology Working Group recently published its second Technology Communiqué (link), which provides an update on the IAASB’s efforts to incorporate the use of technology by auditors in an ever changing audit environment. This communique also includes other relevant news and information relevant to technology.

This Communique does not constitute an authoritative pronouncement of the IAASB, nor does it amend, extend or override the ISAs or other of the IAASB’s International Standards.

To view the Communique, click here.

As part of the IAASB’s technology focus, this is the second in a series of publications that provides an update on efforts to appropriately address the technology related issues in recently and soon-to-be issued standards and exposure drafts. It also includes additional relevant news and information on technology in audit, and recent technology working group activities.

Professional accountants and other business professionals are often faced with complicated, real world situations that are not black and white and demand pragmatic and ethical solutions. To help address these challenging situations, IFAC is releasing the first installment in a new series titled: Exploring the IESBA Code.

Through twelve monthly installments, Exploring the IESBA Code will take an in-depth look at the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (the Code).  Each installment of the series will highlight different aspects of the Code in real-world situations, in a manner that is relatable and practical. A special focus will be placed on recent revisions to the Code.

The first installment of the Exploring the IESBA Code deals with the five Fundamental Principles of ethics, which establish the standard of behavior expected of all professional accountants - a standard which enable accountants to uphold their responsibility to act in the public interest.

To read and download this and future installments, visit the IFAC website.

The Exploring the IESBA Code was published by IFAC and does not form part of the Code. It is non-authoritative and is not a substitute for reading the Code. 

For more information about the Code, please click here.