Today, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) opened the public consultation for a group audit-specific section of the proposed auditing standard for less complex entities (LCEs). The proposed section, Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements, is intended to form part of the proposed International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE) when finalized. The exposure draft is open for public comment until May 2, 2023.
Group audits were not included in the scope of the original Exposure Draft of the ISA for LCE. Given stakeholder feedback, the IAASB reconsidered its decision to exclude group audits and developed proposals that address audits of less complex groups.
With the inclusion of group audits, the IAASB has proposed changes to the Authority of the proposed ISA for LCE. For example, the IAASB removed the prohibition on using the standard when the audit is a group audit unless component auditors are involved, other than in limited circumstances in which a physical presence is needed for a specific audit procedure for the group audit (e.g., for attending a physical inventory count or inspecting physical assets).
The IAASB invites all stakeholder to comment on the exposure draft via the IAASB website. Comments are requested by May 2, 2023.
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The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board develops auditing and assurance standards and guidance for use by all professional accountants under a shared standard-setting process involving the Public Interest Oversight Board, which oversees the activities of the IAASB, and the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group, which provides public interest input into the development of the standards and guidance. For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.
Group Audits Proposed for Inclusion in the Final ISA for LCE Standard
سيوجه هذا التقرير الجديد منظمات المحاسبة المهنية في كيفية التصرف اليوم لإعداد أعضائها الحاليين والمستقبليين لاغتنام الفرص التي تقدمها الاتجاهات الناشئة باستخدام رؤى من المجموعة الاستشارية لتطوير منظمة المحاسبة المهنية التابعة للاتحاد الدولي للمحاسبين (IFAC). تتناول هذه الرؤى أربعة اتجاهات ناشئة - التقارير المتعلقة بالاستدامة ، وجهود مكافحة الفساد ، والإدارة المالية العامة السليمة ، والتغيير التكنولوجي - والتي ستساعد منظمات المحاسبة المهنية على ضمان مرونة وأهمية وقدرة أعضائها على التكيف اليوم وفي المستقبل.
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The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released Exposure Draft (ED) 84, Concessionary Leases and Right-of-Use Assets In-kind (Amendments to IPSAS 43 and IPSAS 23) for comment.
ED 84 is part of phase two of the IPSASB’s Leases project. It proposes amendments to IPSAS 43, Leases on accounting for concessionary leases, as well as new guidance on right-of-use assets in-kind and consequential amendments to IPSAS 23, Revenue from Non-Exchange Transactions (Taxes and Transfers).
Feedback received to the IPSASB’s Request for Information (RFI), Concessionary Leases and Other Arrangements Similar to Leases helped shape ED 84 and is summarized in a Feedback Statement published alongside the new ED.
“In light of the responses to the RFI, the IPSASB decided to propose new guidance on concessionary leases and right-of-use assets in-kind,” said IPSASB Chair Ian Carruthers. “The proposals in ED 84 will provide new guidance that will enhance transparency, accountability, and decision-making in the public sector.”
Access ED 84 and related documents including the Feedback Statement, At-a-Glance, and webcast at the IPSASB’s website.
How to Comment
To access the Exposure Draft, its summary At-a-Glance document, and the Feedback Statement or to submit a comment, visit the IPSASB website. Comments are requested by May 16, 2023. The IPSASB encourages IFAC members, associates, and regional accountancy organizations to promote the availability of this Consultation Paper to their members and employees.
About the IPSASB
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) works to strengthen public financial management globally through developing and maintaining accrual-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards® (IPSAS®) and other high-quality financial reporting guidance for use by governments and other public sector entities. It also raises awareness of IPSAS and the benefits of accrual adoption. The Board receives support from the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the New Zealand External Reporting Board, and the governments of Canada and New Zealand. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IPSASB are facilitated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.
About the Public Interest Committee
The governance and standard-setting activities of the IPSASB are overseen by the Public Interest Committee (PIC), to ensure that they follow due process and reflect the public interest. The PIC is comprised of individuals with expertise in public sector or financial reporting, and professional engagement in organizations that have an interest in promoting high-quality and internationally comparable financial information.
Stakeholder comments on Exposure Draft 84 sought by May 17, 2023
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) today issued a public consultation for its 2024-2027 proposed strategy and work plan. The strategy seeks to accelerate the actions originally laid out in the 2020-2023 strategy with a focus on standard setting that supports the performance of high-quality audit and assurance engagements.
“Audit and assurance play vital roles in the world’s economies. At their best, audit and assurance practitioners enhance trust in markets and assist in efficient, sustainable resource allocation,” noted IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein. “Our proposed new strategy strives to develop the globally accepted standards for audit, assurance and related services that enable high-quality engagements, with a distinct focus on both the core need for audits of financial statements and the growing demand for sustainability assurance engagements.”
The proposed strategy outlines four strategic objectives:
The IAASB’s 2024-2027 work plan describes the technical standard-setting work required to support the strategy. The work plan focuses on where further standards’ development can best contribute to meeting the needs of stakeholders in the external reporting ecosystem, while balancing timeliness with quality.
The IAASB invites all stakeholders to comment on the proposed strategy and work plan via the IAASB website by April 11, 2023. Stakeholders can respond to all questions in the Consultation Paper or focus on those questions that are most relevant to them and where they have specific comments.
About the IAASB
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board develops auditing and assurance standards and guidance for use by all professional accountants under a shared-standard-setting process involving the Public Interest Oversight Board, which oversees the activities of the IAASB, and the IAASB Consultative Advisory Group, which provides public interest input into the development of standards and guidance. For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.
Stakeholder Feedback Requested by April 11, 2023
This proposed strategy seeks to accelerate the actions originally laid out in the 2020-2023 strategy with a focus on standard setting that supports the performance of high-quality audit and assurance engagements.
It outlines four strategic objectives: