Accounting and auditing standards continue to evolve in response to changes in business practice, financial reporting, sustainability reporting, assurance and regulation. This hub brings together key UK, international and AIA resources to support members in preparing, auditing and advising on high-quality financial and non-financial reporting.
Use this page to access current UK accounting standards, IFRS Accounting Standards, auditing and assurance standards, sustainability reporting developments, and AIA policy responses.
Accounting standards are a set of principles companies follow when they prepare and publish their financial statements, providing a standardised way of describing the company’s financial performance.
The FRC sets UK and Ireland accounting standards. You can find details of all current UK financial reporting standards below.
International Financial Reporting Standards are an internationally recognised set of accounting standards that bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to financial markets around the world.
AIA responds to many invitations for comment, including consultation and discussion papers, published by regulatory bodies, government, standard-setters on a range of topics affecting the work of our members. Working alongside our members we seek to make a strong contribution to policy and debate and in doing influencing the shape and future of the profession.
Access open and recent consultations here.
Search and view specific countries and their approach to IFRS.
The work of the international, independent standard-setting boards produce high-quality, global standards for audit and assurance, professional ethics, public sector financial reporting, and professional skills and competencies.
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
The International Accounting Education Standards Board