Code of Professional Conduct

PEEC released for comment proposed changes to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct related to engagements subject to the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements.

The proposed revisions relate to monitoring challenges and independence threats related to an account owner’s direct financial interest in Sec. 529 plans.

The proposed changes to several interpretations were identified to keep the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct “fit for purpose.”

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee has approved changes to the Code of Professional Conduct related to attest client fees and ethical responsibilities for testing for professional qualifications and competencies.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee is releasing proposed changes to the Code to align definitions of public interest entities and publicly traded entities with international ethics standards.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee is releasing proposed changes to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. The proposals relate to convergence with international standards and to clarifying members’ ethical responsibilities related to allowable collaboration for CPE.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) approved updates to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, including two new definitions and one revised definition.

Here is a summary of the key requirements that apply to members in public practice when offering services to clients, and how CPAs can understand, advise, communicate, withdraw, and document details when faced with NOCLAR.

New interpretations of AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct contribute to the fight against financial fraud, money laundering, bribery, and other noncompliance issues. Learn more about your role and specific steps you can take when encountering NOCLAR.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee published two exposure drafts on the issues of unpaid fees and accounting standards implementation services for attest clients.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee is evaluating whether the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct needs to be revised in light of new SEC rules related to auditor independence requirements.