7 News & Issues

News & Issues

The value of the external audit

Published 04 Jun 2009
The Institute’s Lee White says the external audit is as robust as ever, but the current reporting period will present challenging circumstances. More >

Tools: essential guidance for 2009 financial year end

Published 25 May 2009
The Institute has released guidance aimed at preparers, audit committees and auditors undertaking their professional responsibilities for the 2009 financial year end. More >

Tools: 2009 Quality Control Guide

Published 22 May 2009
Tools: 2009 Quality Control Guide More >

Tools: essential guidance for 2009 financial year end

Published 22 May 2009
The Institute has released guidance aimed at preparers, audit committees and auditors undertaking their professional responsibilities for the 2009 financial year end. More >

Quality review: reducing duplication and minimising disruption for practices

Published 02 Mar 2009
The Institute and ASIC will consider the timing and findings of one another’s reviews, to help reduce duplication and therefore minimise disruption in practices. For some Institute quality reviews, this could mean a deferral or a reduction in scope. More >

Upholding the brand: latest quality review results

Published 16 Feb 2009
The Quality Review Program plays an important role in upholding the Chartered Accountants brand for all members, irrespective of the areas they work in, and the Institute is working hard to see non-compliance areas addressed. More >

Upholding the brand: monitoring and discipline in 2008

Published 02 Dec 2008
During 2008, the Institute monitored members' adherence to professional standards and legal requirements. This included conducting hundreds of quality reviews, which suggest that there is room for improvement in some practices. In addition, investigations into alleged or suspected misconduct were undertaken and, where necessary, sanctions imposed. More >