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International Standards on Auditing
Auditing practices in the Philippines were assessed by the World Bank in 2001 in order to evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the auditing requirements, and to review the reporting requirements against actual practices. The team conducting the assessment concluded that there was a need to strengthen regulation of auditing profession, enforcement powers and coordination among the regulators, adopt International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and to improve auditors' performance, among other issues. According to the 2006 Update to the assessment, most of the shortcomings identified in 2001 were addressed. In 2004, the PICPA adopted with only minor modifications the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Code of Professional Ethics, and the Accountancy Act was revised the same year. By 2005, ISAs had been also fully adopted. The World Bank commended the Philippine authorities for the progress achieved; however it was noted that there were certain problems with the actual implementation of the auditing requirements. It was recommended that an oversight board for quality control be created, and the technical strength and resources of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) built up to improve compliance. General Overview As a part of a joint initiative of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to prepare Reports on Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSCs), the auditing environment in the Philippines was assessed first in 2001, and in 2006 the assessment was updated. The 2001 ROSC concluded that despite an overall high level of development of auditing environment in the Philippines, the Philippine Statement of Auditing Standards and Practices (SASP) differed from ISAs and there were no implementation guidelines. Moreover, there was a need to strengthen regulation of auditing profession, enforcement powers and coordination among the regulators, and to improve auditors' performance. The Philippine authorities agreed with the conclusions of the World Bank, and in 2001 established an Oversight Committee to implement the World Bank's recommendations.The Principles
The AASC reported in 2007 that that ISA 200 was adopted as PSA 200 on November 11, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. PSA 200 was subsequently amended to incorporate changes introduced by PSA 700 (Revised). However, there is no indication that conforming amendments resulting from issuance of PSA 230 (Revised) were incorporated into PSA 200.
The AASC reported in 2007 that that ISA 210 was adopted as PSA 210 on November 11, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. PSA 210 was subsequently amended to incorporate changes introduced by PSA 700 (Revised). However, there is no indication that conforming amendments resulting from issuance of PSA 230 (Revised) were incorporated into PSA 200.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 220 (Revised) was adopted as PSA 220 (Revised), which is effective for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2006. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 220 (revised), Quality Control for Audits of Historical Financial Information is effective for audits of historical financial information for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2005.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 230 (Revised) was adopted as PSA 230 (Revised), which is effective for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2006. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 230 (Revised) is effective for audits of historical financial information for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2006.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 240 was adopted as PSA 240 (Revised 2005), which is effective for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2006. PSA 240 will be replaced by PSA 240 (Redrafted) effective December 15, 2008. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 240 is effective for audits of historical financial information for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 250 was adopted as PSA 250, Consideration of Laws and Regulation in an Audit of Financial Statements on October 28, 2002. PSA 250 is effective for periods beginning on or after June 30, 2003. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 250 is effective for audits of financial information for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that conforming amendments to ISA 250 resulting from issuance of ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 have been incorporated in PSA 250.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 260 was adopted as PSA 260, Consideration of Laws and Regulation in an Audit of Financial Statements on December 22, 2003. PSA 260 is effective for periods beginning on or after December 31, 2003. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 260 was amended due to the issuance of ISA 240, ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500. As of February 2007, the Exposure Draft No. 74 with the revisions of PSA 260 was outstanding.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 300 was adopted as PSA 300 (Revised), which is effective for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2004. PSA 300 will be replaced by PSA 300 (Redrafted) effective December 15, 2008. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 300 is effective for audits of historical financial information for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 315 was adopted as PSA 315, which is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. PSA 315 will be replaced by PSA 315 (Redrafted) effective December 15, 2008. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 315 is effective for audits of historical financial information for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 320 was approved by the Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002. PSA 320 was further amended by PSA 240 (Revised). As of 2007, the Exposure Draft 81 was outstanding that would incorporate the revisions into PSA 320. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 320: Audit Materiality is effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.
The AASC reported in 2007 that that ISA 330 was adopted as PSA 330 on April 25, 2005 and is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 230, "Audit Documentation" gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 330. These amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2006. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 330.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 402, Audit Considerations Relating to Entities Using Service Organizations was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002 and is effective for periods beginning on or after June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 402. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 402.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 500 was adopted as PSA 500 (Revised), Audit Evidence by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on December 17, 2004. PSA 500 is effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 500, Audit Evidence is effective for audits of financial information for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.
The AASC reported in 2007 that ISA 501 was adopted as PSA 501 effective December 31, 2003. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 501 was subsequently revised (with revisions effective on December 15, 2004) as a result of the issuance of ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500. As of February 2007, there was no indication that these amendments had been incorporated in PSA 250.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 505, External Confirmations was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on September 8, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 505. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 505.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 510, Initial Engagements--Opening Balances was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002 2003 with effective date of June 30, 2003.. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 510. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 510.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 520 Analytical Procedures was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on February 6, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 520. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 520.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 530 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on June 2, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 530. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 530.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 540 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on September 4, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 540. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. As of February 2007, PSA 540 was being revised under Philippine Exposure Draft 73.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 545 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on February 9, 2004 with effective date of June 30, 2004. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 545. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 545.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 550 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on September 2, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 550. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. As of February 2007, PSA 540 was being revised under Philippine Exposure Draft 77.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 560 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 560. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. ISA 700 also gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 560. These amendments are effective for auditors' reports dated on or after December 31, 2006. PSA 560 was amended by PSA 700 (Revised) approved in August 2006.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 570 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on October 28, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 570. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 570.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 570 was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on ) on October 28, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 580. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 580. However, the text of PSA 580 has been amended by the PSA 240 (Revised) issued in 2006.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 600, Using the Work of Another Auditor was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on September 2, 2003. As of February 2007, PSA 600 was being revised under Philippine Exposure Draft 68.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 610, Considering the Work of Internal Auditing was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on February 6, 2003 with effective date of December 31, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 610. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 610.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 620, Using the Work of an Expert was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission on October 28, 2002. with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 620. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004.. Moreover, ISQC 1, "Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Historical Financial Information, and Other Assurance and Related Services Engagements," and ISA 220, "Quality Control for Audits of Historical Financial Information" gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 620 effective June 15, 2005. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 620.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 700 (Revised) was published on August 21 2006 with effective date of December 31, 2006. ISA 700 was revised in December 2004 and is effective . for audits of financial information for periods beginning on or after December 31, 2006.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 700 (Revised) was published on August 21, 2006 with effective date of December 31, 2006. As of February 2007, it was being revised under Exposure Draft 75. As indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook, ISA 701, Modifications to the Independent Auditor's Report is effective for audits of financial information for periods beginning on or after December 31, 2006.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 710, Comparatives was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 710. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 710.
The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 720, Other Information in Documents Containing Audited Financial Statements was approved by the Philippine Board of Accountancy/Professional Regulation Commission (BoA/PRC) on October 28, 2002 with effective date of June 30, 2003. However, as indicated in the 2007 Edition of the IFAC Handbook subsequently ISA 315, ISA 330, and ISA 500 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 720. The conforming amendments are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2004. There is no indication that these amendments have been incorporated into PSA 720.
ISA 700 (Revised), The Independent Auditor's Report on a Complete Set of General Purpose Financial Statements issued in December 2004 gave rise to conforming amendments to ISA 800. The AASC reported in 2007 that PSA 700 (Revised) was issued on August 21, 2006 with effective date of December 31, 2006. Conforming amendments to PSA 800 arising out of PSA 700 (Revised), as of February 2007, had not been adopted. However, PSA 800 was being revised under Philippine Exposure Draft 76. |
Jump to other standards Sources of Assessment Philippine Auditing and Assurance Standards Council, "Status of Adoption of IAASB's Standards and Practice Statements by Type of Pronouncements," September 25, 2006. Available from Philippine Auditing and Assurance Standards Council website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (AASC 2006) Philippine Auditing and Assurance Standards Council, "Status of Adoption of IAASB's Standards and Practice Statements by Type of Pronouncements," February 15, 2007. Available from Philippine Auditing and Assurance Standards Council website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (AASC 2007) World Bank, "The Philippines: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) - Accounting and Auditing," December 2001. Available from World Bank website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (WB 2001) World Bank, "Republic of the Philippines: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) - Accounting and Auditing Update," March 15, 2006. Available from World Bank website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (World Bank 2006) Relevant Organizations Auditing and Assurance Standards Council (AASC, formerly Auditing Standards and Practice Council) Board of Accountancy (BoA) of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Central Bank of the Philippines - Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Insurance Commission (IC) Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Philippines Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Relevant Legislation/Regulation International Federation of Accountants 2007 Handbook of International Auditing, Assurance, and Ethics Pronouncements (Includes final ISAs, IAPSs, ISREs, ISAEs and ISRSs, as of December 31, 2006) Corporation Code of the Philippines (Batas Pambansa Blg.68), 1980 Philippine Accountancy Act, Republic Act No. 9298, 2004 Investment Company Act, Republic Act No.2629, 1960 General Banking Law, Republic Act. No. 8791, 2000 Securities Regulation Code, Republic Act No.8799, 2000 Act Revising the Insurance Laws and Regulating Insurance Business in the Philippine Islands No. 2427 Presidential Decree No. 612 Ordaining and Instituting an Insurance Code of the Philippines, December 18, 1974 Financing Company Act, Republic Act No. 8556, 1998 Amended Implementing Rules of the Securities Regulation Code, 2003 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines, 2004 SEC Memorandum Circular on Philippine Financial Reporting Standards No. 4, 2006 SEC Memorandum Circular on Amended Guidelines on Accreditation and Reportorial Requirements of External Auditors No. 13, 2006 SEC Memorandum Circular on Accreditation and Reportorial Requirements of External Auditors of Public Companies and Secondary Licensees of the Commission No. 13, 2003 SEC Memorandum Circular on Adoption of Philippine Standards of Auditing No. 10, 2003 SEC Memorandum Circular Code on Corporate Governance No. 2, 2002 National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 8424, 1997 Supplementary Sources Asian Development Bank, "Diagnostic Study of Accounting and Auditing Practices in the Philippines - Chapter IV: Accounting and Auditing in the Philippines," 2002. Available from Asian Development Bank website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (ADB 2002) Baconga, P., "Annual President Report for Y2004," 2004. Available from Philippines Institute of Certified Public Accountants website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (PICPA 2004) International Federation of Accountants website. Accessed on August 10, 2007. (IFAC website) |