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13.08.2012: IAESB Proposes Revised Standard on Professional Development of the Audit Engagement Partner

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) today released for public exposure a proposed revision of International Education Standard (IES) 8, Professional Development for Engagement Partners Responsible for Audits of Financial Statements.

he revised standard proposes the professional development requirements for both aspiring and current engagement partners on audits of financial statements. IES 8 is primarily aimed at IFAC member bodies, but will be of interest to employers, regulators, government authorities, educational organizations, and any other stakeholders who support the learning and development of professional accountants.

The IAESB recognizes the quality of an aspiring engagement partner’s performance is dependent on professional development. Accordingly, the IAESB is proposing learning outcomes that demonstrate the professional competence required to become an engagement partner in areas relating to technical competence, professional skills, and professional values, ethics, and attitudes. IES 8 also recognizes the professional development needed to foster and maintain professional competence for those currently serving as engagement partners, especially for those serving on audits involving more complex industries, operations, or reporting requirements.

“A primary way the accountancy profession protects the public interest is by requiring that engagement partners have the necessary skills and training to perform their roles effectively,” said Prof. Peter Wolnizer, IAESB chair. “The public has a right to expect that engagement partners are properly trained and can be relied upon to competently perform audits of financial statements throughout their careers.”

As part of its initiative to improve the clarity of its standards, the IAESB is redrafting all eight of its IESs in accordance with its new drafting conventions. Also related to the revision project on IES 8 are the proposed revisions of: IES 2, Initial Professional Development – Technical Competence; IES 3, Initial Professional Development – Professional Skills; IES 4, Initial Professional Development – Professional Values, Ethics, and Attitudes; IES 5, Practical Experience Requirements for Aspiring Professional Accountants; and IES 6, Assessment of Professional Competence.

Under the current timetable, the IAESB anticipates that all IESs will have been revised and redrafted, or redrafted only, by Quarter 3 of 2013.

 

Source: International Federation of Accountants

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