International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)

?? IESBA Holds Third Firm Culture & Governance Roundtable in Brussels ?? ? Earlier today, the IESBA held its third roundtable on Firm Culture & Governance (FC&G) in Brussels, following recent successful events in New York and Melbourne. The opening session was delivered by our host, Jean-Paul Servais, Chair of Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions - IOSCO, together with Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, IESBA Chair. The discussions mark another vital step in the Board’s effort to engage with key stakeholders to explore the crucial role of ethics in firm culture and governance. ? The FC&G Project Team is conducting extensive outreach to raise awareness and exchange views with professional accountants, members of firms of all sizes, corporate governance experts, academics, regulators, and other key professionals and organizations. The feedback from these roundtables will be instrumental in advancing both the standard-setting and non-authoritative material work streams of the FC&G project. Thank you to the FSMA for hosting this important roundtable. The Board will conduct two virtual regional roundtables next week: ?? Africa on April 2 ?? Latin America on April 3 For further details, please visit our FC&G focus page at ethicsboard.org.

?? A Busy Week for IESBA Global Outreach??? IESBA representatives were actively involved in a series of significant global discussions this past week, each aimed at enhancing ethics and independence in the accountancy profession, and beyond. IESBA Member David W. offered insights and expertise at the The World Bank's CFRR Ministerial Conference in Vienna. His panel looked at the skills gap in accounting, reporting and auditing, focusing on the ethical implications of AI and the need for updated education and training. His focus was on navigating the complexities of current economic pressures and examining AI's risks and opportunities for the accounting profession. IESBA Member Vania Borgerth spoke before the Conselho Regional de Contabilidade de Santa Catarina (CRCSC) (regional council of accountancy) in Santa Catarina, Brazil, highlighting the critical role of ethics in fostering professional integrity and trust. She also spoke before the El Colegio de Contadores de Peru in Peru, where she discussed the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards (IESSA), the provisions related to sustainability reporting, and the new standards addressing using the work of an external expert in the IESBA Code, new global standards that establish a strong ethical foundation for sustainability reporting and assurance engagements. IESBA Principal Szilvia Sramko participated in multiple webinars this week, highlighting the role of ethics in sustainability standards. She joined IESBA Member Mark Babington at the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR)’s Sustainability Task Force’s session and presented at the PAN AFRICAN FEDERATION OF ACCOUNTANTS’s Workshop for Sustainability Reporting Champions. Additionally, Szilvia Sramko along with Laura Rodrigo Leal (Principal) joined fellow IESBA Staff, Jon Reid FCA (Principal) and Elaine Cahoon (Fellow), leading sessions at the Lesotho Institute of Accountants on separate occasions, each discussing the practical applications of the #IESBACode on sustainability reporting. These engagements underscore the IESBA's commitment to promoting high ethical standards globally, ensuring transparency, trust, and accountability within the profession. #IESBA #EthicsInAccounting #sustainability #trustinsustainability

???IESBA Holds Second Firm Culture & Governance Roundtable in Melbourne??? ? Today in Melbourne, the IESBA hosted the second in a series of roundtables focused on Firm Culture & Governance (FC&G). This event follows the first roundtable held last week in New York and marks another significant step in the Board's efforts to engage with stakeholders and gather valuable insights on the role of ethics in the culture and governance of firms. ? The FC&G Project Team is conducting extensive outreach to raise awareness and exchange views with professional accountants, members of firms of all sizes, corporate governance experts, academics, regulators, and other key professionals and organizations. The feedback from these roundtables will be instrumental in advancing both the standard-setting and non-authoritative material work streams of the FC&G project. ? Thank you to the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board and CPA Australia for Following this successful roundtable, the Board will hold its next in-person event in Brussels on Monday, March 24th.???

?? Now Available Online: IESBA Global Webinars on Sustainability and Using the Work of an External Expert ?? ? Thank you to the 1,000+ global attendees of IESBA's recently completed webinar series exploring the new Global Ethics Sustainability Standards — including the groundbreaking International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA) — and the new standard on Using the Work of an External Expert. ? During the webinars, attendees learned: ? ? Why these standards matter for ethical sustainability reporting & assurance ? How they address #greenwashing risks and independence ? What you need to know about using external experts ? ?? Watch the webinars now on ethicsboard.org at: https://lnkd.in/ewNvgM2q ? #Ethics #Sustainability #SustainabilityReporting #TrustInSustainability

?? Linda de Beer, Chair of the Public Interest Oversight Board | PIOB, explains the PIOB's role in the standard-setting process and confirms the PIOB's belief that IESBA and IAASB standards are responsive to the public interest. Ms. de Beer focuses on the critical importance that all sustainability assurance being done in compliance with the same, high-quality, global assurance standards. ?? ?? Dive deeper into Linda's views in the full video below.?? #TrustInSustainability ???

?? IESBA Hosts First Firm Culture & Governance Roundtable ?? ? Fresh off its March Meetings in New York, the IESBA hosted the first in a series of roundtables focused on its Firm Culture & Governance (FC&G) Project. Through the FC&G Project Team, the Board is conducting extensive outreach with relevant stakeholders to gather insights, raise awareness, and exchange views on the role ethics plays in the culture and governance of firms.?The roundtables will brings together the IESBA Members and staff, firms - both big and small, professional accountants, corporate governance experts, academics, regulators, and other key professionals and organizations. The participants' feedback will help the IESBA progress both the standard-setting and non-authoritative material work streams of the FC&G project. ? The Board will hold 3 more in-person roundtables and two virtual in the coming weeks.??? For more information about the FC&G project, please visit the FC&G focus page at ethicsboard.org ? #EthicalLeadership #FirmCulture #Governance #FCGRoundtable

?? Message from the Chair - IESBA Board Meeting Highlights - March 2025 ?? ??? Watch the video below and hear from IESBA Chair Gabriela Figueiredo Dias on the key points of discussion on what was a productive few days at our March Board Meeting in New York. #IESBA #Ethics #EthicsInSustainability

?? Congratulations to IFAC on the important new sustainability-related revisions to its International Education Standards. The revisions to these education standards will help prepare future accountants worldwide to implement?sustainability standards like our International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards) (IESSA). ?? ? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eaES6vva

?? Invitation for Applications – IESBA Board Vacancies ?? The Public Interest Oversight Board | PIOB Standard-Setting Boards' Nominations Committee is now accepting applications for IESBA board vacancies starting January 1, 2026. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping global ethics standards for accountants, ensuring they serve the public interest. ???Who should apply??Professionals with experience in the existing IESBA Code of Ethics, corporate governance, organizational culture, regulatory policy, and a strategic perspective on the role of ethics in shaping behavior among professional accountants. ???Apply by May 11, 2025 A parallel call is open for the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). ?? Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/d7j5zDjP #Audit #IESBA #StandardSetting #PublicInterest #Ethics

???The IESBA held its first quarterly meeting of 2025 earlier today in New York City. ? The session began with opening remarks from IESBA chair Gabriela Figueiredo Dias. ? The Board's work began with an insightful discussion on the proposed consultation paper for its project on Collective Investment Vehicles and Pension Funds. The project team aims to gather feedback from stakeholders to explore whether the independence provisions and application of the “related entity” definition in the International Independence Standards remain fit for purpose and The findings will be reported back to the Board in a subsequent meeting. ? IESBA Members then received updates on the Board's adoption & implementation (A&I) efforts, including recent efforts to expand A&I of the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards) (#IESBACode), and specific efforts related to the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards) (IESSA), IESBA's recently released sustainability standards which create a robust ethical foundation to elevate the quality of sustainability information, fostering greater public and institutional trust in sustainability reporting and assurance. The day finished with a recap of recent A&I meetings with International Accreditation Forum Inc ? The Board meeting continues tomorrow morning at 9 am ET. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/dKB6XDUx