IAASA has published a paper observations on Wave 1 CSRD reporting summarising key findings from our supervisory work on the first year of CSRD Wave 1 reporting in Ireland. The paper covers corporate reporting examinations, assurance quality inspections, and the challenges faced by entities and audit firms as they adapt to evolving sustainability reporting requirements.  … Continued

Highlights from IAASA’s Audit Committee Briefing 2025A sincere thank you to all our speakers, panellists and audience members who joined us in person and online for a thought-provoking morning of insights and discussion. We were delighted to welcome:▪️Panos Prodromides, Chair of CEAOB▪️Thomas Fowler, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ryanair▪️Conor Holland, Partner, KPMG Ireland▪️Sinead McHugh, Partner, Deloitte▪️Brendan Lenihan, … Continued

Today, IAASA has released its third publication, as part of its 2025 AQS Insight Series. This publication focuses on key messages for auditors in relation to IFRS 17. Download the Inspection Insight Series: IFRS 17 – Key Messages for Auditors .

Ahead of the IAASA Audit Committee Briefing 2025, the agenda for the day has now been finalised. The agenda for the day will cover a wide variety of topics. For those yet to register for the event, you can do so by completing the registration form.

Today, IAASA has released its second publication, as part of its 2025 AQS Insight Series. This publication focuses on key messages on auditing of financial statement disclosures. Download the Inspection Insight Series: Auditing of Financial Statement Disclosures 

Join us for the IAASA Audit Committee Briefing 2025 taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, at Chartered Accounts Ireland, 47/49 Pearse St, Dublin 2. This in-person and live streamed event will feature expert industry speakers and engaging discussions on regulatory and sustainability developments, including insights from early adopters and key topics relevant to audit committees. … Continued

IAASA has released its first publication, as part of its 2025 AQS Insight Series. This publication focuses on key messages on auditing related parties. Download the Inspection Insight Series: Auditing Related Parties  

Firmwide systems of quality management show increase in findings. Small decrease in percentage of inspected audit files needing improvement. Today, IAASA has published its 2024 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 … Continued

Today, IAASA released a paper summarising the outcomes of its 2024 financial report examinations. The summary highlights the various issues IAASA addresses with companies as part of its corporate reporting supervision. The paper indicates a strong overall compliance with financial reporting requirements. IAASA remains dedicated to ensuring transparency and accountability in corporate reporting.

The IAASA Audit Committee Briefing 2024 has now been uploaded to the IAASA YouTube channel. You can access all sessions here.