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

IAASA has released a new episode of the IAASA Insights podcast on Ireland’s first year of CSRD reporting. Drawing on our examinations of sustainability statements and inspections of CSRD assurance work, the episode shares practical observations for preparers and assurance providers. In this episode, we cover: Listen and download Listen on YouTube Download the report – “Corporate … Continued

IAASA has issued a consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on proposed narrow scope revisions to the International Standards on Auditing (Ireland) and the International Standards on Quality Management (Ireland). The proposed revisions reflect changes made to the international standards by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). The closing date for responses to the consultation, … Continued

IAASA has revised five International Standards on Auditing (Ireland) (ISAs (Ireland)) to reflect the adoption of the Irish Corporate Governance Code. Entities with an equity listing on Euronext Dublin are required to use the Code for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. The revised standards are: The revisions do not introduce new … Continued