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The New and Revised Reporting Standards

The Reporting Standards that are effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after 15 December 2016 comprise:

  • ISA 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements;
  • ISA 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report;
  • ISA 705 (Revised), Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report;
  • ISA 706 (Revised), Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s Report;
  • ISA 570 (Revised), Going Concern;
  • ISA 260 (Revised), Communication with Those Charged with Governance; and
  • Related Conforming Amendments to other ISAs
     
  • New and revised Auditor Reporting Standards and related conforming amendments – Combined

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13 January 2017 - Standards News Omnibus: New Auditor's Report Q&A and Resources which can be used for applying Professional Skepticism
 

 

 

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