IAASB eNews: September 2016
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IAASB Seeks Technical Director
Based in New York, this uniquely impactful role requires deep knowledge of audit and assurance, strong understanding of standard setting, and exceptional leadership ability.
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The Future of Audit
IAASB Chairman Prof. Arnold Schilder recently discussed what lies ahead for the audit profession, the IAASB, and investors with Matt Waldron, Director of Financial Reporting Policy at CFA Institute and Chair of the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group.
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Input Requested on Growing Use of Data Analytics
In response to the rapidly changing pace of technology and the capability to capture and communicate data digitally, the IAASB has issued a Request for Input, Exploring the Growing Use of Technology in the Audit, with a Focus on Data Analytics.
Comment by February 15, 2017 »
Data Analytics Project Advisory Panel
A call for nominations for a newly formed Data Analytics Project Advisory Panel was issued at the same time as the Request for Input. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2016.
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Credibility and Trust in Emerging Forms of External Reporting
A recent Discussion Paper from the IAASB’s Integrated Reporting Working Group covers factors that can enhance credibility and trust in external reporting, types of professional services covered by IAASB standards, key challenges in relation to assurance engagements, and potential guidance.
Comment by Dec. 15, 2016 »
Seeking Feedback on 2017-2018 Work Plan
As the IAASB will soon be at the mid-point of its five-year strategy, it is has issued a public surveyconsultation seeking feedback and comment on its work plan for 2017-2018. All stakeholders are asked to share their views.
Survey closes Sept. 30, 2016 »
Upcoming Dates
- September 12-13, 2016: IAASB CAG Meeting, New York, New York
- September 19-23, 2016: IAASB Meeting, Hong Kong
- December 5-9, 2016: IAASB Meeting, New York, New York
- March 13-17, 2017: IAASB Meeting, Lima, Peru
- June 19-23, 2017: IAASB Meeting, New York, New York
For more information, or to register to attend an IAASB meeting as an observer, visit IAASB Meetings and IAASB CAG Meetings.
Last Chance!—Largest Annual Global SMP Survey
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The 2016 IFAC Global SMP Survey has received 3,996 responses as of today. The survey will close in one week.
Available in 23 languages, the survey is the largest annual global survey of accountants operating in small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs). Open until November 30, 2016, the survey is expected to yield valuable insights into the global SMP community, which provides services to small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs), commonly known as the “engine rooms” of the global economy.
IFAC is calling on its Member Organizations help promote. In 2015, you helped us collect over 6,700 responses, our largest response yet (see 2015 summary and report).
From now until the survey closes, we’ll be updating this post to share promotional tools, ideas, reminders, and other survey updates.
How IFAC Members Can Help
Help IFAC make this critical intiative a success. All downloads available in the Members-only IFAC Extranet—see 2016 SMP Survey Toolkit (log-in for IFAC members only).
- Direct Email and Publications: We recommend that you send an email announcement to your members. Download text to reproduce as is, or modify/translate as needed, for email announcement and/or publications (log-in for IFAC members only).
- NEW! Events: Promote the survey at events by including this slide in your presentation. Download slide (log-in for IFAC members only).
- Social Media: Use our pre-drafted posts and images to share on social media. Download images for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn (log-in for IFAC members only).
Benefits for IFAC Member Organizations
The survey helps IFAC and its members gain an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities faced by SMPs and SMEs globally, and as a result, better serve this critical constituency.
We invite IFAC member organizations to:
- Request the data for your country so you may produce national-level reports, articles, and analysis (for example, see articles from Germany and Uganda). National data from the 2016 survey will be available by request in February 2017.
- Gain acknowledgement in the final report. Email us to let us know if you help promote the survey so we can include your organization in the 2016 report.
Stay in Touch
Join the IFAC global SMP community on Twitter. Subscribe to receive updates and to stay informed on a variety of SMP issues, including practice management, the survey, and more.
How IFAC Members Can Help & Benefit