To develop and issue, in the public interest,
high quality professional and ethical standards.
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 Australia (now Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand). CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) are the three Members of the APESB.

What's New?

9/02/2024

Firm culture and governance to be a global focus

29/01/2024

IESBA proposes new ethical standards for sustainability reporting and assurance

29/12/2023

APESB issues a compiled Code of Ethics

1/12/2023

APESB issues 2022/23 Annual Report

24/11/2023

APESB issues revisions to the definitions of Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity in the Code

31/8/2023

APESB's Submission to PJC Inquiry on Ethics and Professional Accountability

22/08/23

APESB revises guidance on prohibitions in the Code for auditors

14/07/2023

APESB and IESBA Staff collaborate on guidance on Independence and Technology-related Services

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