IAASA has published the latest edition of its Standards Newsletter. This edition includes: The newsletter provides stakeholders with an overview of recent and forthcoming developments in auditing and assurance standards. The August 2026 edition is available here.

IAASA’s board has held its 200th meeting. It comes twenty years since the Authority was conferred with its statutory functions in February 2006. The first meetings of the board dealt with the work of a brand-new organisation. There was a small team, a first Work Programme, and a mandate to bring independent oversight to a … Continued

The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) has published its Annual Report 2025, outlining the Authority’s work in upholding quality corporate reporting and an accountable profession.    During 2025, IAASA completed its first full cycle of sustainability reporting and sustainability assurance supervision under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), examined 28 corporate reports and … Continued

IAASA is seeking stakeholders’ views on proposed revisions to ISA (Ireland) 240 The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements and ISA (Ireland) 570 Going Concern. The proposed revisions reflect recent changes made to the equivalent international standards by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and adapted by the … Continued

Settlement Agreements have been reached with Ms Teresa Morahan and Mr Stephen McCallion The investigations concerned the audit of the financial statements North of England P&I Designated Activity Company for the year end 20 February 2023. The Authority has decided to impose a Reprimand and a Fine of €16,800 on Ms Teresa Morahan.   In respect … Continued

Following public consultation on proposed narrow scope revisions to the Irish auditing and quality management standards, IAASA has issued a feedback paper and published revised versions of the standards listed below.  The main revisions relate to: These changes are consistent with those recently adopted by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). Read the … 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 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

IAASA has published a paper summarising the outcomes of its 2025 financial report examinations. The summary highlights the various issues IAASA raised with companies as part of its corporate reporting supervision. These examinations covered the annual and half-yearly reports and financial statements of companies listed on regulated markets, mainly Euronext Dublin. While, overall, the paper indicates a continuing … Continued