To develop and issue, in the public interest,
high quality professional and ethical standards.
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.
Standards & Guidance
2021-2025 Focus Areas
What's New?
20/12/2024
The APESB office is closed for the festive season and will re-open on 13 January 2025.
20/12/2024
APESB issues a new compiled Code and prohibitions guidance
15/10/2024
APESB issues revised APES 310 Client Monies
30/09/2024
APESB issues revised APES 210 Conformity with Auditing and Assurance Standards
20/06/2024
APESB issues Technology-related revisions to the Code
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