Nov 21, 2019 | Ethics, Genuine Learning
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) is asking for feedback on future standard setting items. They have identified potential issues and practice areas where either updated standards are needed or additional member education. They are looking for your input to determine whether they are on the right track. Did they miss anything? Anything on there not really necessary? It’s your opportunity to help set the agenda for the committee that writes the Code of Professional Conduct. Comments are due by February 28, 2020.
Jul 24, 2019 | Auditing, Ethics
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) of the AICPA has published a revision to Independence Rule Interpretations related to Information System Services. The interpretation offers guidance to members that provide nonattest services related to an attest client’s information systems. It is much more detailed than previous guidance in order to help members understand under what circumstances independence would be impaired and when it would not be impaired. The newly released amendment is effective on January 1, 2021 and early implementation is allowed.
Jun 27, 2019 | Ethics, Government
The AICPA has issued a new interpretation related to the ethics code for state and local governments. This interpretation helps identify the entities related to a state or local government, which are considered affiliates and thus are subject to independence...
Jan 29, 2019 | Government
The AICPA is re-proposing changes to the independence standards for governmental entities. As a follow up to their 2017 proposal, PEEC is proposing modifications to their original drafts. Comments are due March 11, 2019.