Jun 23, 2022 | Auditing, Ethics, Genuine Learning, Government, Non-Profit
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) has proposed some new independence rules related to compliance audits. The AICPA is aware that much of the new COVID-19 related funding is causing many entities who have no been subject to audit requirements or single audit requirements historically to now be subject to them. They add 2 definitions and revise the definition of financial statement attest client to help identify which independence rules apply to these engagements. Comments are due September 1, 2022.
Apr 7, 2022 | Accounting, Auditing, Ethics, Genuine Learning
The first quarter of 2022 has come to an end. It brought with it the publication of four ethics interpretations, two final ASUs, and two proposed SASes. This blog will provide you with what was issued and proposed in Q1 of 2022.
Jan 13, 2022 | Ethics, Genuine Learning
The Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has postponed the implementation of the Information System Services Interpretation an additional year. In addition, PEEC has also provided a new practice aid. The interpretation will now be effective in January 2023.
Dec 9, 2021 | Ethics, Genuine Learning
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) has issued a Temporary Policy Statement Related to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and parallel state statutes. They are providing an exception to the simultaneous employment requirements, assuming certain qualifications are met, for employees who provide services to the military and are also serving in the armed forces. The temporary policy is effective until rescinded by PEEC.
Oct 21, 2021 | Ethics, Genuine Learning
The AICPA has issued a proposal to update key terminology and certain ethics interpretations to better align with changes made by the SEC. The AICPA issued a temporary enforcement policy earlier this year. The goal is for this proposal to make the needed alignments. Comments are due January 5, 2022.
