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New Report Reveals How Auditors Enhance The Reliability of Company-Reported ESG Information
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Julio 2, 2020
July 1, 2020 Published: The CAQ As investors increasingly make decisions based on company-reported environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information, audit firms can enhance the reliability of this reporting, according to the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ). In a new report, The Role of Auditors in Company-Prepared ESG Information: Present and Future, the CAQ outlines how investors
IAASB Publishes COVID-19 Related Guidance on Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 30, 2020
June 26, 2020 Published: IAASB Today the IAASB released COVID-19 pandemic-related guidance on auditing accounting estimates and related disclosures. This guidance may help auditors in the current uncertain and evolving environment. http://aechile.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IAASB-Staff-Alert-Auditing-Accounting-Estimates-final.pdf Descargar aquí: https://www.iaasb.org/news-events/2020-06/iaasb-publishes-covid-19-related-guidance-auditing-accounting-estimates-and-related-disclosures
How do multidisciplinary teams contribute to audit quality?
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 Published: Accountancy Europe High-quality audits contribute to the extent to which we can trust financial information. As stakeholders demand more and more diverse corporate information, companies use experts, beyond accounting, for reporting this. Likewise, auditors depend on other experts, scientists, engineers, actuaries, to supplement their skills to provide the highest quality audit
Understanding the Auditing Requirements for Accounting Estimates and the Use of Specialists
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 24, 2020
June 22, 2020 Published: The CAQ Public companies are increasingly using complex accounting estimates in their financial statements and relying on specialists with new expertise to make those estimates. High-quality auditing coupled with the use of specialists promotes trust in capital markets by presenting a clearer picture of companies’ current and future financial outlooks. The
Focus on the Auditor’s Risk Assessment
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Riesgo
- Junio 23, 2020
June 8, 2020 Published: The CAQ The COVID-19 pandemic and the related market conditions create many new uncertainties for public companies, auditors, and audit committees. As SEC Chair Jay Clayton recently recognized, the continuing operation of the US capital markets is an essential component of the US’s response to, and recovery from, COVID-19. This resource
Policy measures to avoid corruption and bribery in the COVID-19 response and recovery
- Fraude, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 23, 2020
May 26, 2020 Published: OECD The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has brought about unprecedented challenges of human suffering, uncertainty and major economic disruption on a global scale. This can create environments that are ripe for corruption and bribery. For this reason, state and private sector responses to this crisis should include mechanisms for preventing, detecting and
Goodwill Impairment Considerations in the COVID-19 Environment
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 22, 2020
June 19, 2020 Published: The CAQ The COVID-19 pandemic and the related market conditions create many new uncertainties for auditors, audit committees, investors and management of public companies. As SEC Chair Jay Clayton recently recognized, the continuing operation of the US capital markets is an essential component of our national response to, and recovery from,
Setting up for high-quality non-financial information assurance in Europe
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 15, 2020
June 12, 2020 Published: accountancy Europe Non-financial information (NFI) is vital for companies and stakeholders to make sound business decisions. It makes environmental, social and governance impacts transparent to support moving to more sustainable economies. As the importance of NFI is growing, stakeholders also need to know if the information can be trusted. Independent, external assurance enhances the reported NFI’s reliability, strengthens confidence in markets and contributes to the global sustainable finance objectives.
New COSO Guidance: Risk Appetite – Critical to Success
- COSO, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 27, 2020
May 20, 2020 Published: COSO In an effort to help boards, executives, and managers recognize how a better understanding and communication of risk appetite will help their organizations succeed, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) is releasing new guidance, “Risk Appetite–Critical to Success,” focusing on how organizations can promote risk appetite
IAASB releases COVID-19 related Guidance for Auditor Reporting
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 25, 2020
May 22, 2020 Published: IAASB The IAASB released COVID-19 Pandemic-related guidance for auditors to consider when issuing an auditor’s report on the completion of the audit of financial statements. Descargar PDF AQUÍ http://www.iaasb.org/news-events/2020-05/iaasb-releases-covid-19-related-guidance-auditor-reporting
IAASB Publishes COVID-19 related Guidance on Audit Considerations for Subsequent Events
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 19, 2020
May 15, 2020 Published: IAASB IAASB released guidance on auditor considerations when undertaking procedures relating to subsequent events, in light of the changing environment due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Descargar publicación: Aquí https://www.iaasb.org/news-events/2020-05/iaasb-publishes-covid-19-related-guidance-audit-considerations-subsequent-events
Data Ethics and Governance with COVID-19 Considerations
- Fraude, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 18, 2020
May 12, 2020 Published: The Caq Data ethics and governance are key priorities for many companies collecting and using large amounts of data. In a recent report, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), a founding partner organization in the Anti-Fraud Collaboration, explores the implications of data ethics and governance for mitigating fraud risk, protecting data
Auditing Accounting Estimates in the COVID-19 Environment
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 12, 2020
May 4, 2020 Published: The Caq The COVID-19 pandemic and the related market conditions create many new uncertainties for public companies, auditors, investors and audit committees. As SEC Chair Jay Clayton recently recognized, the continuing operation of the US capital markets is an essential component of our national response to, and recovery from, COVID-19. The complexities of auditing accounting estimates already are well documented, and in an
Fraud Report Affirms Internal Audit’s Value at Critical Time
- Fraude, Gobierno Corporativo, Noticias
- Abril 28, 2020
April 27, 2020 Published: Internal Auditor By: Richard Chambers, president and CEO of The IIA Each year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) publishes a “Report to the Nations,” which shares results of its annual Global Fraud Survey. The findings reflect the significant role that internal audit plays, and the value it adds, in
COVID-19 Managing Fraud Risk, Culture, and Skepticism during Covid-19
- Fraude, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 21, 2020
April 20, 2020 Published: The CAQ The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented social and economic paralysis. Most companies have transitioned to an entirely remote workforce, and while existing technologies have facilitated connectivity via cloud computing and video and teleconferencing services, working in this new environment still poses numerous challenges. It is hard to predict
COVID-19 Going Concern: Management and Auditor Responsibilities
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 21, 2020
April 16, 2020 Published: The CAQ The COVID-19 pandemic and the related market conditions create many new uncertainties for auditors, audit committees, investors and management of public companies. As SEC Chair Jay Clayton recently recognized, the continuing operation of the US capital markets is an essential component of our national response to, and recovery from,
CAQ COVID-19 Resource Key Auditor and Audit Committee Considerations
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 14, 2020
April 8, 2020 Published: The CAQ The COVID-19 pandemic and the related market conditions create many new uncertainties for public companies, auditors, and audit committees. As Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton recently recognized, the continuing operation of the US capital markets is an essential component of the US’s response to, and recovery
Addressing pandemic-related audit challenges
- AECHILE, Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 3, 2020
April 1, 2020 Published: Journal of Accountancy The coronavirus pandemic has brought about challenges for auditors the likes of which many of them have never seen. Practitioners are working at home in unprecedented numbers as offices close and government leaders issue shelter-at-home orders. Desperate clients are trying to keep their businesses solvent, pay their employees,
Guidance for Auditors during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Actividades AEChile, AECHILE, Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 31, 2020
March 27, 2020 Published: IAASB The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and humanitarian crisis. Beyond the significant challenges that lay ahead in all facets of life, the pandemic has the potential to significantly impact the way that audits are undertaken. Audits should continue to comply with the required standards, which may necessitate different and
Coronavirus and financial reporting: Report addresses key issues
- Actividades AEChile, Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 31, 2020
March 20, 2020 Published: Journal of Accountancy By Ken Tysiac As the coronavirus outbreak puts pressure on health care systems and wreaks havoc on businesses throughout the world, the duty of financial statement preparers and CPA practitioners remains the same. Regardless of the changing environment, preparers need to make sure the information their organizations present
Step change in use of technology to improve efficiency and quality of audits
- Actividades AEChile, Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 25, 2020
March 25, 2020 Published: FRC The use of automated tools for audit such as data analytics has grown dramatically in the last three years and if used appropriately can improve audit quality. A new report from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) highlights that audit firms have invested considerably in the infrastructure required to efficiently capture, collate and
Assessing Corporate Culture: a proactive approach to deter misconduct
- Gobierno Corporativo, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 10, 2020
March 10, 2020 Published: The Caq When a corporate scandal occurs and stakeholders seek reasons and root causes, the trail often leads back to problems with the organization’s culture. But what if an organization could get ahead of those crises? Many companies have begun to understand that tracking culture should be considered a fundamental component
IESBA Technology Working Group´s Phase 1 Report
- AECHILE, Ética, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 8, 2020
February 27, 2020 Published: IESBA The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Technology Group Phase One Report explores the ethical implications of technology on the accounting, assurance, and finance functions. The Report is the culmination of work the global ethics standards setting board initiated in recognition of the pace and magnitude of change caused by
Nuevo Código de Ética de IFAC, en Español
- Etica, Ética, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Enero 3, 2020
Con fecha Junio de 2019, entró en vigencia el nuevo Código de ética, en su versión en inglés, emitido por el IESBA organismo sustentado por la Federación Internacional de Contadores (IFAC). El nuevo Código de Ética reúne todos los avances sustanciales en ética e independencia de los últimos 4 años en un solo documento que
FRC updates aid to Audit Committees in evaluating audit quality
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Diciembre 19, 2019
December 19, 2019 Published: Financial Reporting Council (FRC) The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued an update of its Practice Aid to assist audit committees in evaluating audit quality in their assessment of the effectiveness of the external audit process. The update takes account of developments since the first edition was issued in 2015, including revisions of the
The Role of Auditors in Company-Prepared Information: Present and Future
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Diciembre 5, 2019
December 3, 2019 Published: TheCaq The pace of change in business is accelerating, and the volume of information available to investors and other stakeholders in the US financial reporting ecosystem continues to grow. Investors and others are using both audited financial statements and—increasingly—unaudited company-prepared information to make decisions. The Role of Auditors in Company-Prepared Information:
RAB Request for Proposals – Topics of Interest in 2020
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Noviembre 15, 2019
November 14, 2019 Published: The Caq Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2020; 12:00 Midnight PDT The CAQ’s Research Advisory Board (RAB) is interested in research questions that can substantively inform audit practice or address policy and regulatory issues that impact audit quality and the profession. Below are brief descriptions of suggested topics that are listed in the
2019 Audit Committee Transparency Barometer
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Noviembre 6, 2019
November 6, 2019 Published: TheCaq Although growth has been steady in the amount of information provided in audit committee disclosures, significant opportunities continue to exist to enhance transparency in this area, according to the 2019 edition of the Audit Committee Transparency Barometer. A report issued jointly by the CAQ and Audit Analytics, the Barometer tracks S&P Composite 1500
International Standards: 2019 Global Status Report
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Octubre 14, 2019
Adoption is one journey, implementation another October 14, 2019 Published: IFAC There are no international laws requiring nations adopt and implement international standards that are fundamental to trust in markets, investments and economic growth. They are adopted because of their quality, legitimacy and impact have been demonstrated and focus on the public interest. They are
2019 Main Street Investor Survey
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Septiembre 24, 2019
September 18, 2019 Published: The Caq The CAQ’s Main Street Investor Survey annually measures retail investor confidence in US capital markets, global capital markets, public companies, and audited financial information. In 2019, key findings from the survey include the following: · 74% of US investors express confidence in US capital markets. · 76% of US investors have confidence
Investor Relations: Get up to speed now on Critical Audit Matters
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Agosto 23, 2019
July 9, 2019 Published: The Caq Starting in the summer of 2019, auditors will be required to communicate critical audit matters (CAMs) in their auditor’s reports. Investors with questions about CAMs may turn to a company’s investor relations (IR) group for answers. To help inform IR professionals as they prepare for those conversations, the CAQ
Sustainable finance: Commission published guidelines to improve how firms report climate-related information and welcomes three new important reports on climate finance by leading experts
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Junio 20, 2019
June 17, 2019 Published: The European Commission The European Commission has today published new guidelines on corporate climate-related information reporting, as part of its Sustainable Finance Action Plan. These guidelines will provide companies with practical recommendations on how to better report the impact that their activities are having on the climate as well as the impact of
IOSCO urges authorities to use existing standards to address cyber risk
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Seguridad de la Información
- Junio 18, 2019
June 18, 2019 Published: IOSCO The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today issued a final report that provides an overview of three internationally recognized cyber standards and frameworks used by IOSCO members. It also identifies potential gaps in the application of these standards and seeks to promote sound cyber practices across
Emerging Technologies, Risk, and the Auditor’s Focus: a resource for auditors, audit committees, and management
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 16, 2019
May 16, 2019 Published: The Caq Emerging Technologies, Risk, and the Auditor’s Focus explores financial reporting implications of the evolving use of technology such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and smart contracts. As the resource highlights, a solid understanding of the benefits and risks of these technologies is necessary for auditors, audit committees, and
Guide to help smaller listed companies improve financial reporting
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 13, 2019
13 May 2019 Published: Financial Reporting Council (FRC) A new guide to help smaller listed and AIM quoted companies improve their financial reporting has been published by the FRC and ICAEW. The guide addresses issues raised by the FRC about the quality of financial reporting in this sector, and provides practical tips and questions for
Preparing for the New Credit Losses Standard: A Tool for Audit Committees
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Mayo 7, 2019
May 7, 2019 Published: The Caq Preparing for the New Credit Losses Standard: A Tool for Audit Committees is designed to help audit committees exercise their oversight responsibilities as companies implement a new credit losses accounting standard that begins to take effect in January 2020. The tool includes an overview of the new standard and offers
Improving Audit Quality Using an Individual Recognition and Accountability Framework
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 29, 2019
April 29, 2019 Published: IFAC By: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ About this guide This guide has been developed by CPA Australia on behalf of the Australian Auditing and Accounting Public Policy Committee (APPC), which comprises representatives of BDO, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, PwC, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia
External Auditor Assessment Tool: A Reference for US Audit Committees
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Abril 2, 2019
April 2, 2019 Published: The Caq The External Auditor Assessment Tool is designed to assist audit committees in carrying out their responsibilities of appointing, overseeing, and determining compensation for the external auditor. The tool contains sample questions to help committees in four specific areas: – quality of services and sufficiency of resources provided by the engagement team;
Las FinTech llegaron para quedarse: inversión en el sector aumentó 55% en 2018 en Chile
- Innovación, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Marzo 11, 2019
La Tercera – Pulso Según KPMG, el monto alcanzó los US$70 millones. A nivel global llegó a US$111.800 millones, doblando la cifra del año anterior. DESDE hace algunos años las denominadas firmas financieras tecnológicas (FinTech) comenzaron a irrumpir en forma silenciosa en Chile y en el último tiempo lo han hecho cada vez con más
Changes in financing liabilities – what does good disclosure look like?
- IFRS, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Seguridad de la Información
- Febrero 26, 2019
February 21, 2019 Published: IFRS The International Accounting Standards Board (Board) issued an amendment to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows that became effective in 2017. The amendment requires companies to provide disclosures about changes in liabilities arising from financing activities. Nick Anderson, a member of the Board and former buy-side investor, discusses the objectives of the new disclosure
Focus on Professional Skepticism
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Febrero 24, 2019
February 22, 2019 Published: IAASB -IFAC This communiqué is part of a series from the IAASB Professional Skepticism Working Group, providing updates on the IAASB’s efforts to appropriately reflect professional skepticism in its standards, together with other relevant news and information. Descargar- Professional skepticism lies at the heart of a quality audit-342 KB
Chile – OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
- Gobierno Corporativo, Lavado de Activos, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Febrero 20, 2019
Con fecha 20 de diciembre de 2018, AEChile fue invitada por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores a participar a la entrega de los resultados de la fase 4 de la Anti-Bribery Convention de la OECD sobre Chile, sobre el tema específico de DETECTION OF THE FOREIGN BRIBERY OFFENCE. En capitulo A.7. Detection through Accounting and
TRAS PROPUESTA PRESENTADA POR LA CMF EY y KPMG demandan mayor profundidad y urgencia en regulación a las FinTech
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Seguridad de la Información
- Febrero 19, 2019
El Diario Financiero Las consultoras creen que el Ejecutivo no solo debe quedarse con el ámbito del crowdfunding, sino incluso abarcar a los criptoactivos. A una semana que la Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF) diera a conocer los lineamientos de su propuesta para regular a las plataformas de crowdfunding y a otros actores de
¿Hay interés por repatriar capitales y hacer retiros del FUT histórico?
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Tributaria - Impuestos
- Febrero 19, 2019
ABOGADOS PERCIBEN EXPECTACIÓN ANTE VENTANAS QUE ABRE REFORMA TRIBUTARIA El Diario Financiero Si bien aún no se vota la idea de legislar -lo que ocurriría en marzo-, se espera que la reforma tributaria esté aprobada como ley a mediados del presente año. Y de ser asi, entrarán a escena nuevamente dos ventanas: una de
Tech Trends 2019 – Beyond the digital frontier
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Seguridad de la Información
- Enero 21, 2019
January 18, 2019 By: Deloitte Emerging technology trends can seem both elusive and ephemeral, but some become integral to business and IT strategies—and form the backbone of tomorrow’s technology innovation. The eight chapters of Tech Trends 2019 look to guide CIOs through today’s most promising trends, with an eye toward innovation and growth and a
IOSCO issues good practices to assist audit committees in supporting audit quality
- Comité Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Enero 17, 2019
January 17, 2019 Published: IOSCO The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today the IOSCO Report on Good Practices for Audit Committees in Supporting Audit Quality, which seeks to assist audit committees in promoting and supporting audit quality. The quality of a company’s financial report, supported by an independent external audit,
Enabling the Accountant’s Role in Effective Enterprise Risk Management
- COSO, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Enero 10, 2019
January 7, 2019 Published: IFAC Enterprise risk management (ERM) needs to be part of the professional accountant mindset and makeup. This report explores the contribution of professional accountants to effective ERM in their roles as chief financial officers (CFO) and within finance functions. To add value, accountants must be seen as risk experts who are
Audit Quality Disclosure Framework
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Enero 8, 2019
January 8, 2019 Published: The Caq The Audit Quality Disclosure Framework can aid audit firms of all sizes as they develop or consider developing their transparency or audit quality reports. Developed in consultation with a range of CAQ member firms, the Framework adheres to three key principles: – The Framework is voluntary and illustrative, as opposed to
Reforma tributaria en etapa clave: auditoras aterrizan los posibles cambios al proyecto
- Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile, Tributaria - Impuestos
- Diciembre 27, 2018
El Diario Financiero Hace más de cuatro meses que el proyecto de modernización tributaria ingresó a trámite a la comisión de Hacienda de la Cámara de Diputados. Período en el que el debate ha sido intenso, a pesar de las intermitencias producto del trámite del Presupuesto 2019. La integración, la recaudación derivada de la boleta
Post-Implementation Review of AS 1220, Engagement Quality Review
- Calidad de la Auditoría, Gobierno Corporativo, Relevantes de AE-Chile
- Diciembre 20, 2018
December 19, 2018 Published: PCAOB The PCAOB staff have completed a post-implementation review of AS 1220, Engagement Quality Review. The review of AS 1220 is the PCAOB’s first post-implementation review. The review includes key findings, messages for auditors and audit committees, and enhancements to achieve more effective reviews. Further details regarding the review of AS 1220, including technical details