Public Interest Oversight Board | PIOB

We deeply mourn the tragic and untimely loss of Imran Vanker and his daughter. Imran was not only a respected and valued member of our community but also a person who dedicated himself wholeheartedly to advancing the public interest. His significant contributions, unwavering commitment, and passion for making a meaningful difference have left an indelible mark on our work and on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

Important news! The PIOB has approved key appointments and re-appointments to the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) effective 1 January, 2025. For IESBA, Gabriela Figueiredo Dias is re-appointed as Chair for a two-year term, with eligibility for further re-appointment and Channa Wijesinghe FCPA, FCA is appointed as Vice-Chair for a two-year term, following his re-appointment to the Board. Nancy Miller and Obichukwu Nwazota are appointed as new IESBA members. Mark Babington and Christelle MARTIN are re-appointed for three-year terms, and Rich Huesken for a final year of service. Read IESBA press release: https://lnkd.in/dwGrR73R For IAASB, Josephine Jackson is re-appointed as IAASB Vice-Chair for a final year of service. Nancy Cheng, Amaro Gomes, Xiaoyue Sun and Mikiko Ono are appointed as new IAASB members, and Bill Edge and? Neil Morris are re-appointed, all for three-year terms. Read IAASB press release: https://lnkd.in/dbTEJ_6D The PIOB announcement marks the transition to multi-stakeholder SSBs to strengthen the international standard-setting system and reflect geographic diversity and gender balance. This is to ensure the SSBs are equipped to address global challenges on the basis of a broader range of perspectives. ?#SSBNominations #Diversity #Standardsettingboards #PublicInterest

The PIOB certifies the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000 (ISSA 5000) as approved by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) during its mid-quarter Board session held on November 12, 2024. See the Certification: https://lnkd.in/d8f27CFK See public session: https://lnkd.in/d3rKUJKU Linda de Beer, Robert Buchanan, Philippe Christelle, Janine van Diggelen, Tomoyuki Furusawa, Bego?a Giner Inchausti, Tshegofatso Modise, Sandra J. Peters, CPA, CFA, Mark Smith, Dave Sullivan, Martin Brenno Manuzi, Tom Seidenstein #IAASB #SustainabilityAssurance and #ISSA5000 #public interest

PIOB Outreach - October 2024? ? PIOB Secretary General, Martin Brenno Manuzi welcomed to the PIOB Melanie Sack and Gillian Waldbauer from the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V. [Institute of Public Auditors in Germany] for a discussion on ISA and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code development, application and adoption, with a particular focus on scalability and the importance of SME/P perspectives.? ? On October 29-30 he attended the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) International Institute meeting in Washington DC which focused on audit regulation, standards and key market developments, with input from regulators from around the world. ? In addition, the PIOB Secretariat hosted Hisashi Sato, CEO of the 調査課Jicpa東京会 on October 31 to discuss the SSBs’ Sustainability projects and Firm Culture and Governance amongst other key projects,?and hear about the JICPA′s strategic approach under Mr Sato’s leadership.? #Assurance?#Sustainability

We are pleased to inform you that the updated Public Interest Issues lists for the ongoing projects of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have been published. These new versions have been revised following the SSBs' September meetings and the PIOB's October Board meeting. They cover key SSB projects such as Sustainability (assurance and ethical requirements), Use of experts, Firm culture and governance, Fraud, Going concern, Audit evidence, and Risk control. These lists are part of the PIOB's Q3 oversight publications, which include the Briefing Memos and the Observation Memos. These key documents are part of the PIOB oversight cycle and provide insight into how the PIOB carries out its oversight role and identifies public interest issues. You can access the documents here: IAASB – PIIs – October 2024: https://lnkd.in/dM2iT4KW IEASBA – PIIs – October 2024: https://lnkd.in/dYxpwPdK Cloud PIOB: https://lnkd.in/dAS7n4dM #PublicInterest #Transparency #AuditingStandards #EthicalStandards #AccountingStandards #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are pleased to share the outcomes of our work in 2023 and the changes we have experienced as part of the international standard-setting system over the past year. We remain committed to serving the public interest through our work in oversight and nominations, and our engagement with stakeholders. We invite you to download the report and share your insights and suggestions with us. https://lnkd.in/dWSCRvUz #ChangeIsHere #PublicInterest #IAASB #IESBA #standardsetting

On Global Ethics Day 2024, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that international ethics and independence standards and auditing and assurance standards are responsive to the public interest. By doing so, we enhance confidence in corporate reporting and in the services provided by professional accountants, auditors, and other assurance providers. #GlobalEthicsDay #IESBAGlobalEthicsDay #EthicsEmpowered

The 80th PIOB Technical Committee meeting videos are now available on the PIOB's YouTube channel! During the three-day meeting in Madrid, the PIOB Board met with Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Chair, Tom Seidenstein, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) Chair, and their Technical Directors to discuss key ongoing SSB projects including finalization of proposed ISSA 5000 – Sustainability Assurance, Going Concern, PIE - Track 2, Firm Culture and Governance, Use of Experts and the proposed International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance, and proposed Revisions to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants on Sustainability Reporting. An additional joint session focused on Sustainability coordination between the SSBs.? You can watch the videos of the public sessions now! Meeting with the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board IAASB https://lnkd.in/embDRb2s Meeting with International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)? https://lnkd.in/e3UD-uEW Joint session on Sustainability: IESBA and IAASB https://lnkd.in/egpdd7Sp #PIOB #PublicInterest #Sustainability #Auditing #Accounting

Join the PIOB 80th Technical Committee meeting public sessions now on https://lnkd.in/dHvWykrd : 9:00 am CEST - International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) with Tom Seidenstein 10:30-11:00 CEST Joint session –?SSB Coordination on Sustainability 11:15-12:15?am CEST - International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) with Gabriela Figueiredo Dias 12:30 am CEST - PIOB Public Session #PIOB #80thMeeting #PublicInterest #Sustainability

The PIOB will hold its 80th Technical Committee meeting in Madrid over the next three days. The Public Sessions with the Chairs of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) will take place tomorrow. You can join live on our YouTube Channel https://lnkd.in/dkv2fb_V Tuesday, 8 October, 2024 ?9:00-10:30 CEST? IAASB Public Session 10:30-11:00 CEST Joint session –? SSB Coordination on Sustainability ?11:15-12:15 CEST IESBA Public Session ?12:15-13:00 CEST PIOB Public Session approvals #PIOB #80thMeeting #PublicInterest #Sustainability