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The Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB) was established as an independent body in February 2006, as an initiative of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute).  CPA Australia, the Institute and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) are all members of the APESB.

What's New

APESB seeks applications for membership of Risk Management Taskforce

• Guidelines for applicants
• Project proposal for proposed standard APES 325 Risk Management
• Due process and working procedures for the development and review of APESB pronouncements
• Closing date for applications:  9 July 2009

APESB issues ED 02/09 Proposed Standard APES 350 Participation by Members in Public Practice in Due Diligence Committees

• ED 02/09 Proposed Standard APES 350 Participation by Members in Public Practice in Due Diligence Committees
• Media release:  Professional standard aims to clarify accountants' role on due diligence committees
• Closing date for submissions:  24 July 2009

APESB issues revised APES 320 Quality Control for Firms effective from 1 January 2010.

• APES 320 Quality Control for Firms
• Basis for conclusions
• Media release: Quality control standard clarifies accountants' professional obligations

APESB issues revised APES 305 Terms of Engagement

• Revised APES 305 Terms of Engagement
• Media Release: APESB issues revised APES 305 Terms of Engagement