IAASB issued new standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities

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Dec 06, 2023

On December 6, 2023, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities, known as the ISA for LCE.

The ISA for LCE is a standalone global auditing standard designed specifically for smaller and less complex businesses and organizations. Built on the foundation of the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), audits performed using this standard provide the same level of assurance for eligible audits: reasonable assurance. The standard is effective for audits beginning on or after December 15, 2025, for jurisdictions that adopt or permit its use.

Released alongside the ISA for LCE are a Basis for Conclusions, which details feedback from the public consultation period, a high-level fact sheet, and a frequently asked questions document. Additional materials to help jurisdictions navigate adoption will be issued in 2024, including supplementary guidance, a fact sheet on adoption, and a first-time implementation guide.

In May 2023, in its comment letter to the IAASB, the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) indicated that it will continue to monitor and provide input to the IAASB as it works towards providing solutions in this area.

Review the materials  and the comment letter on the IAASB website.

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