IESBA-IAASB Coordination

Objective

To coordinate topics of mutual interests between the IAASB and IESBA, including in particular in relation to the development of the independent Boards strategy and work plans.  The IAASB-IESBA Coordination representatives actively monitor the IAASB’s work to determine whether if it has implications for the Code.

The IESBA Coordination Team helps to develop the agenda for the annual IAASB-IESBA Joint Plenary Meeting, and as appropriate recommends conforming or consequential amendments for the Code as a result of the IAASB’s projects.

PROJECT CONTACT
WORKING GROUP

Representatives:

  • Sung-Nam Kim, IAASB-IESBA Liaison and IESBA Member, is the primary IESBA Board member responsible for coordinating the IAASB’s and IESBA’s standard-setting activities. 
IESBA March 2025 Meeting Highlights 

The IESBA considered an update from the communications team on the team’s strategic plan for 2025, which focuses on proactive, consistent, and clear communication. The strategy includes active listening, targeted messaging for different stakeholder groups, and tools for evaluating success. The objectives are to amplify the IESBA's voice, promote ethics as a foundational element of the public interest, and accelerate the adoption of the Code. Key initiatives for 2025 include enhancing media and social outreach, benchmarking the IESBA’s communication platforms, increasing video content, developing communicational guidebooks and new formats, and expanding the Board's international reach.

The IESBA also considered communications updates on recent initiatives such as the Global Ethics Sustainability Standards and the Firm Culture and Governance projects.