This report highlights the progress made to date and key findings from the first phase (Pre-Implementation Monitoring) of a two-phase initiative to evaluate whether the IAASB needs to make further changes to the 36 clarified International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and clarified International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) 1, which became effective January 15, 2009. 

Phase 1 began in June 2009 with the an information-gathering exercise to learn about the experiences of practitioners in preparing to implement the clarified ISAs.

IFAC and The Banker magazine conducted a global survey of banks on lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in order to better understand the needs of lenders and SMEs' access to financing, as well as how the accountancy profession can best support both SMEs and lenders.

It is a great pleasure to participate in this Roundtable. As the co-owner of an SME the subject matter is of both personal and professional interest to me. Before I take you through the results of our April SMP Quick Poll I’d like to reiterate, though I’m sure we need no convincing, the importance of SMEs, the vital role the accountancy profession plays in supporting SMEs, and what the SMP Committee that I chair is doing to help.

El propósito de esta Norma es establecer la forma en que los estados financieros de carácter general deberían presentarse sobre la base contable de efectivo.

The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee published this paper to support the global accountancy profession in responding to changing expectations of society, financial markets, and organizations, and promotes the value of professional accountants in business to their organizations. Since organizational needs are evolving faster than ever, professional accountants need to adapt to these changes to best serve their employers, and maintain relevance and public trust.