Standards & Guidance
General Pronouncements
| Code of Ethics | APES 110 |
| Conformity with Accounting Standards | APES 205 |
| Conformity with Auditing and Assurance Standards | APES 210 |
Firm Pronouncements
| Terms of Engagement | APES 305 |
| Client Monies | APES 310 |
| Quality Management for Firms that provide Non-Assurance Services | APES 320 |
| Risk Management for Firms | APES 325 |
| Outsourced Services | APES GN 30 |
Specialist Pronouncements
| Business Services | APES 315 |
| Taxation Services | APES 220 |
| Valuation Services | APES 225, APES GN 20, APES GN 21 |
| Forensic Accounting Services | APES 215 |
| Insolvency Services | APES 330 |
| Corporate Finance | APES 345, APES 350, APES GN 31 |
| Financial Planning Services | APES 230 |
| Members in Business | APES GN 40, APES GN 41 |
Technical Updates
APESB strives to keep the profession regularly updated of changes to the technical requirements of the professional standards.
Issues Register
APESB maintains an Issues Register for every standard and guidance note issued. Issues logged on the register provide the basis for project proposals and the regular review of pronouncements.
Current Pronouncements
APESB pronouncements contain the professional and ethical requirements relating to the conduct and performance of professional services across various types of engagements or assignments.
Superseded Pronouncements
Miscellaneous Professional Statements (APS) and Joint Guidance Notes (GNs) were issued prior to 7 February 2006 by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ). The APS and GN series has been fully phased out and replaced with Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards (APESs) and APES GNs.
Review Reports
APESB reviews the status of professional and ethical standards on a regular basis and monitors the needs of the accounting profession and the public for areas requiring new or updated professional and ethical standards.
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