In this episode, we discuss key findings from the 2024 Annual Audit Programme and Activity Report (AAPA), providing insights into how audit quality is maintained in Ireland. What we cover: 🎧 Listen now to hear how quality management standards, robust oversight, international collaboration, and adaptation to emerging challenges contribute to audit quality in Ireland. Read … Continued

IAASA invites all interested parties to share your feedback on its draft Work Programme for 2026–2028. In line with Section 910 of the Companies Act 2014, this programme outlines IAASA’s strategic priorities, activities and outputs for the next three years. It’s designed to support our mission of upholding quality corporate reporting and an accountable profession. What’s … Continued

IAASA has published its 2024 Annual Report.   Kevin Prendergast, Chief Executive of IAASA introduces the report by emphasising the critical role of trust in Irish business: “Trust in Irish business depends on quality corporate reporting. Our 2024 Annual Report demonstrates our commitment to that trust.”  [Click to watch Kevin’s full video message]. Key highlights … Continued

About IAASAIAASA is Ireland’s independent regulator responsible for overseeing the auditing and accounting profession, promoting public trust and confidence in corporate reporting and assurance. Who Should Apply?The Minister is seeking candidates with: Desirable experience includes: Key Details The Minister encourages applications from diverse, qualified candidates to ensure the Board is a true reflection of Irish … Continued

IAASA is seeking to recruit an ICT & Facilities Executive.  The ICT & Facilities Executive will assist the Head of Corporate Services in the delivery of an effective administrative support function to the Authority, particularly in the areas of ICT and facilities management.    Further details of the post are available on our website at www.iaasa.ie/home/careers

IAASA’s second episode of our podcast ‘IAASA Insights’ series, Profile of the Profession is available now. Mary Healy, Senior Supervision Manager in IAASA’s Professional Body Supervision Team, discusses the regulation of the accountancy profession in Ireland, and shares key insights from IAASA’s Profile of the Profession publication. Listen now on IAASA’s YouTube Channel. Download the transcript

Following public consultation last year, IAASA has published a revised Ethical Standard for Auditors (Ireland). As part of the revisions to the standard, IAASA has also updated its Glossary of Terms. IAASA has also published a feedback paper which summarises its response to the main points raised by the consultation respondents. The effective date of … Continued

IAASA’s first episode of our podcast ‘IAASA Insights’, exploring IAASA’s Quality Assurance Reports on the seven audit firms that it inspected in 2024 is now available. Lisa Campbell, Head of Operations speaks about the content of the reports, key firmwide and individual findings, as well as grades, common issues and the critical importance of audit … Continued

IAASA has published a decision about the accounting treatment applied by Kenmare Resources plc in its 31 December 2023 annual financial statements. This decision focused on the company’s value-in-use (VIU) projections and how they considered climate change. Kenmare Resources plc provided voluntarily undertakings that future financial statements would: You can find the full financial reporting … Continued

IAASA hosted the IAASA-IAFA Conference on ‘Integrating Sustainability Reporting and Assurance into Accounting Education’ at Maynooth University last Friday 1 November 2024. The discussions on the sustainability imperative and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive highlighted the significant changes already in progress and those ahead for accounting education. The dialogue on preparing future accountants for sustainability … Continued