NEW YORK- The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) announced on July 13, 2007 that it is seeking comments from IFAC member bodies, regulators, national ethical standard setters, accountants in professional practice and accountants in business, and other interested parties on an exposure draft of its Strategic and Operational Plan for the period 2008-2009.
On the other hand, Richard George, IESBA Chair. Noted that “the IESBA, is in the process of planning to hold four regional forums, starting in late 2008, with the objective of gaining a better understanding of the steps necessary to facilitate convergence of international and national ethical standards and achieve greater global acceptance of the Code.”
Comments on the exposure draft are requested by August 31, 2007. The exposure draft is available on the IFAC website.
The IESBA, an independent setting board within the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), is dedicated to develop ethical standards and guidance for use by professional accountants.
For more information please visit the following website: www.ifac.org