Investors and others are increasingly calling for high-quality, transparent, reliable, and comparable reporting by entities on climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. This is accompanied by questions regarding the assurance thereof, and the ethical responsibilities of preparers and assurance providers.
This IRBA Staff Audit Practice Alert provides assurance practitioners with a summary of key references, where to source guidance and matters to consider with respect to sustainability assurance engagements at this point in time.
The contents are:
Definitions and Abbreviations
Resources Available for Assurance Practitioners
Voluntary and Regulatory Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Requirements for JSE-Listed Companies
Voluntary and Regulatory Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Requirements for Other Types of Entities
Considerations Regarding Questions from Assurance Clients
Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
This IRBA staff audit practice alert applies to all registered auditors
As an auditor and independent reviewer, you need to consider all publications by IRBA (as the regulating body) for guidance on relevant topics.
Assurance practitioners should have access to a summary of key references, where to source guidance and matters to consider with respect to sustainability assurance engagements.
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