Join us for the IAASA Audit Committee Briefing 2026 taking place on Wednesday 21st October, at Chartered Accountants Ireland, 47/49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. This in-person and live streamed event will feature expert industry speakers and engaging discussions on key developments in regulation, auditing,  financial reporting and governance. This year’s briefing will focus in particular … Continued

Administration and Facilities Officer (Part-time) (Closing 29 May 2026) IAASA is seeking to recruit a part-time Administration and Facilities Officer (18 hours per week) to support its Corporate Services Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a public sector regulatory body in a varied administrative role. The Corporate Services Unit provides internal … Continued

IAASA has published an updated edition of its Compendium of Illustrative Auditor’s Reports. Key changes in this edition include: The updated Compendium is available to download from the Auditing Standards Page of IAASA’s website

IAASA has published a consultation paper seeking stakeholders’ views on IAASA’s proposal to amend the public-interest entity firm levy to include CSRD assurance fee income, alongside statutory audit fee income. The consultation paper sets out IAASA’s proposed amendment to the levy and the specific matters on which IAASA is consulting.  IAASA invites comments on the … Continued

IAASA has published a consultation paper seeking stakeholders’ views on IAASA’s proposal to pilot the collection of Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs) from Irish firms. The consultation paper sets out IAASA’s proposed reporting on AQIs and the specific matters on which IAASA is consulting. IAASA invites comments on the proposed reporting on AQIs from all interested … Continued

IAASA has published a new episode of its podcast, IAASA Insights, reflecting on the Authority’s role and development since its establishment. In this episode, IAASA: Two Decades On, IAASA’s Chief Executive, Kevin Prendergast, reflects on the establishment of IAASA in 2006, highlights key milestones over the past two decades, and discusses the continuing relevance of … Continued

Today, IAASA has published its 2025 quality assurance review reports  in respect of seven firms that perform statutory audits of public-interest entities (PIEs) in Ireland. The reports summarise IAASA’s inspection of each firm’s internal system of quality management. The reports include any findings and recommendations made by IAASA to the firms regarding these systems. The reports also … Continued

IAASA’s Professional Body Supervision Team carried out a thematic review on thePrescribed Accountancy Bodies’ (PABs’) governance frameworks. IAASA is publishing a factsheet giving additional insights relating to risk management.