Proposed International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance and Other Revisions to the Code Relating to Sustainability Assurance and Reporting (including International Independence Standards) (IESSA) (Mark Up Version)
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants® (IESBA®) has revised its Code of Ethics to include specific, fit-for-purpose ethics provisions for preparers of sustainability disclosures in the public interest. Learn more about these changes in this high-level summary.
This IAASB fact sheet provides an overview and highlights of the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements. It includes who the standard applies to, what it covers, and what the standard provides to practitioners, stakeholders, and those who rely on reported sustainability disclosures for decision making.
International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000
The IAASB developed this guide to provide practical non-authoritative guidance intended to assist practitioners in conducting assurance engagements in accordance with International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements (ISSA 5000).