IESBA Meeting New York March 12-14, 2018 Strategy & Work Plan 2019-2023 Stavros Thomadakis, IESBA Chairman Ken Siong, Technical Director IESBA Meeting New York March 12-14, 2018

Context and Environmental Factors New platform of restructured Code Rapid spread of digital technologies, “data economy,” more liquid workforce Continuing regulatory pressure: Meet needs of developed markets and audit inspection authorities Timely standard setting Heightened stakeholder expectations re SSB coordination MG review important but maintain steady focus on SWP

Sept and Dec 2017 CAG and Board Discussions CAG broadly aligned with PC analysis of strategy survey results re top 6 standard-setting priorities Board directionally supportive of draft CP but… Elevate vision to focus on trust, values, public interest Explain more clearly why raising ethical bar is a strategic theme Distinguish more clearly between items of more strategic nature vs others Revisit proposed prioritization of identified topics, esp. tax planning services Better recognize that some topics have overlapping areas

Mar 2018 CAG Discussion Overall support for moving forward with CP, but … Identify and respond to emerging issues from stakeholder outreach, incl. through off-Code guidance PIOB: Timeliness is about prioritization, not rigor or length of process, but maintain flexibility and agility Aim for Code to be aspirational vs “lowest common denominator?” Support for addressing topic of materiality Consider leveraging analysis and other work done in Europe re ethics of aggressive tax planning

IFAC SMP Committee Input Support for CP recognizing importance of: Close liaison with IFAC SMP Committee Evidence-based standard setting Coordination with IAASB and IAESB Commendable to prioritize topic of tax planning services but a significant undertaking with uncertain outcome Acknowledge moratorium on new changes not becoming effective before June 2020

Proposed Vision for the Code Strategic Orientation for 2019-2023 Proposed Vision for the Code A Code that lays a foundation of strong ethical principles, values and standards to underpin trust in the global accountancy profession in a dynamic world, and to enable it to act in the public interest.

Proposed Strategic Themes Strategic Orientation for 2019-2023 Proposed Strategic Themes Maintaining a global Code that is relevant and fit for purpose Raising the ethical bar through further strengthening the Code Raising the ethical bar through increasing global adoption and effective implementation of the Code Proactively engaging and seeking cooperative avenues with key stakeholders

Criteria Influencing Development of Work Plan Developing the Work Plan Criteria Influencing Development of Work Plan Benefits to public interest Further enhance public trust in the Code and profession Further raise ethical bar by supporting public interest outcomes Pervasiveness of the matter Degree of urgency Global relevance Feasibility within realistic timeframes

Managing Delivery of SWP Developing the Work Plan Managing Delivery of SWP Key focus areas Independence of IESBA and strength of its reputation, and global acceptance of the Code Capacity at leadership, volunteer and staff levels Operational effectiveness and stability Robust outreach and communication with stakeholders

Matter for Consideration Strategic Orientation for 2019-2023 Matter for Consideration Views on: Proposed vision and strategic themes Criteria for prioritizations Description of management of delivery of SWP

Pre-commitments # Topic Scope Status 1. NAS Int’l Independence Standards Fact finding commenced 2. Fee-related matters Part 3 and IIS WG report expected Q2 2018 3. Professional skepticism Whole Code (PAPPs & PAIBs) Consultation paper Q2 2018 4. E-Code Whole Code Initial IESBA discussion Q1 2018 5. Part 4B consistency with ISAE 3000 IIS IESBA discussion Q2 2018 6. NOCLAR post-implem. review Fact finding to begin Q1 2022 7. Long association post-implem. review 8. IAASB-IESBA coordination Some topics under way

Clear Strategic Priorities Proposed Future Standard-setting Initiatives Clear Strategic Priorities Topic Scope Technology and innovation Whole Code (PAPPs & PAIBs) Models of service delivery Part 3 and IIS Tax planning and related services Whole Code

Proposed Future Standard-setting Initiatives Other Priorities Topic Scope Definitions of PIE and listed entity IIS Materiality Part 3 and IIS Post-implem. review restructured Code Whole Code Communication with TCWG Documentation

PIOB Communication of Public Interest Issues to IESBA PIOB Concerns Topic Scope Potential impact of fee levels on independence Share of firms’ revenue from consulting services increasing vs audit revenue Potential for fewer and lower quality resources for audit Sufficient concern among stakeholders to justify comprehensive project on fees in next strategy cycle Audit firms’ business model Audit firm business model can be seen as a barrier to real independence, to effective implementation of PS, and to audit quality Recommendation to consider issue in-depth in next strategy cycle

PIOB Communication of Public Interest Issues to IESBA PIOB Concerns Topic Scope Address significant ethical issues in public discourse in SWP PIOB view that IESBA needs to delve more deeply into public interest implications of aggressive tax planning Coordination among SSBs Extend collaboration among SSBs further Ensure SSB coordination operating effectively to increase coherence of standards

Some Key Considerations Proposed Future Standard-setting Initiatives Some Key Considerations How best to approach pervasive topic of technology? How best to address overlaps between topics? E.g., NAS & Fees Changes to the Code vs off-Code guidance? Consideration of thought pieces/discussion papers? Need for coordination with other SSBs?

Matters for Consideration Developing the Work Plan Matters for Consideration Views on : Proposed 2019-2023 Work Plan re content and timing? Specific identified priority actions?