IESBA Revises Part 4B of the International Code of Ethics

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Jan 03, 2020

On January 3, 2020, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) released Revisions to Part 4B of the Code to Reflect Terms and Concepts Used in ISAE 3000 (Revised). Part 4B of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (the Code) comprises the independence standards for assurance engagements other than audit and review engagements.

The main revisions, developed in coordination with the IAASB, include:

  • Changes in key terminology, including a revised definition of the term “assurance client”;
  • Amendments to certain independence requirements in light of the revised assurance client definition;
  • Greater clarity as to the parties to an assurance engagement and their roles and responsibilities, and the related independence requirements that apply; and
  • A clearer distinction between the types of assurance engagement covered in Parts 4A (addressing independence for audit and review engagements) and 4B of the Code.

Review the press release on the IESBA's website.

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