The report sets out the PIOB’s value to the Public Interest and summarizes our Oversight and Nominations work and stakeholder engagement in 2025.

The PIOB welcomes Steven Maijoor as Chair, IFRS Foundation Trustees, Laura Forzani as IFRS Foundation Managing Director, and Sam Woods, as IASB Chair.

The PIOB has issued a new global Invitation for Application to the SSB NomCo for terms of service commencing 1 December 2026.

The PIOB SSB NomCo has extended the deadline for applications to the IESBA to 6 September, 2026.

The PIOB is pleased to announce that the 2025 PIOB Financial Statements are now available. Thank you for your continued interest in our work. Click to read

We look forward to working with Emily in her new role, building on the work of her
predecessor, Ryan Wolfe said Tshego Modise, PIOB Chair

The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee has issued Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA

The PIOB certifies the IAASB’s Narrow-Scope Amendments

The PIOB appoints Edo Kienhuis as IAASB Vice-Chair.

The PIOB has approved appointments and re-appointments to the IAASB and to the IESBA

The PIOB welcomes Tshego Modise as new Chair and thanks Linda de Beer for her leadership

The PIOB certifies the IAASB´s Narrow Scope Amendments

The report highlights the outcomes of our work in 2024. It is published alongside the PIOB’s 2024 Financial Statements.

The PIOB SSB NomCo has extended the deadline for applications to the IAASB to 7 September, 2025.

The PIOB certifies the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 240 (Revised) Fraud

The PIOB is delighted to announce Tom Seidenstein´s re-appointment as Chair of the IAASB

The PIOB certifies the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 570 (Revised 2024) Going Concern

We look forward to working with Ryan in his new role, building on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor, Paul Munter

The PIOB is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Zietsman as member of the PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee (SSB NomCo).

The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee has issued Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA

The Monitoring Group (MG) has announced that Mr. Han Yi will be joining the PIOB in January 2025

The PIOB appoints new Secretary General to continue enhancing its Public Interest role

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has established the first Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC)

The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee has issued Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA

The PIOB certifies the IAASB approval of the “International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities”.

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has approved appointments and re-appointments to the International Ethics Standards Board

The Monitoring Group has announced Mr. Mark Smith will begin serving an initial term as PIOB member in October 2023

The PIOB Certifies The IAASB Approval Of The Narrow Scope Amendments To ISA 700…

The PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee (SSB NomCo) invites applications for membership of the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC)

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has approved the appointment of Héctor Lehuedé as member of the International Ethics Standards Board

Alan Johnson has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC), a newly created body to provide strategic advice to the IESBA and the IAASB.

The consultation on the IAASB´s proposed new standard for sustainability assurance, International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements, will be open in late July – early August 2023.

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued the public and separate certification on…

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued the public and separate certification on…

The PIOB Board is announcing the conclusion of the tenure of Gonzalo Ramos, PIOB Secretary General, on 18 June 2023. Since joining the PIOB in 2009, Gonzalo Ramos has contributed to the development of the PIOB and its role in ensuring the public interest focus of international standard-setting to enhance confidence in global financial markets.

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued its first public and separate certification on the Revisions to the Code Relating to the Definition of Engagement Team and Group Audits (the ‘Standard’), as approved by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). The PIOB has overseen the standard-setting process throughout the full development of

After completing a robust, global process, the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Philippe Christelle, Mr. Tomoyuki Furusawa, Ms. Sandra Peters, and Mr. Mark Smith will be joining the PIOB in 2023.  Read the full MG Press release For more information about the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee visit their website: Monitoring

The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee publishes global Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and IESBA for terms of service commencing 1 January 2024. IAASB INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS – 2023 VACANCIESIESBA INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS – 2023 VACANCIES Visit the SSB Nominations website Read press release

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) approved appointments and re-appointments to the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), effective 1 January 2023, as the final step in its newly established nominations process. Visit the SSB Nominations website Read press release

October 7, 2022 u2013 Madrid + Virtual The Workshop will focus on Sustainability Reporting and Assurance, Fraud, and Going Concern, with specific reference to the contributions to be made by the IAASB and IESBA in this regard. This event provides an opportunity for international participants from a broad spectrum of perspectives and backgrounds to discuss

The PIOB Technical Committee held its last quarterly meeting on 4-5 April 2022 in hybrid format. See the full document

The Monitoring Group Nominating Committee has issued the Call for Applications for membership to the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). MG press release The full role description and application instructions can be accessed HERE For more information about the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee visit their website: Monitoring Group Nominating Committee

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) held the 2022 Roundtable on External Audit on 1 – 2 June 2022 in Madrid, Spain.The discussion focused on ways to promote financial stability by enhancing public confidence in external audits. Read More

The MG today published a paper that highlights the importance to investors, issuers, national standard-setters, regulators and others of high-quality audits conducted in accordance with standards developed by an independent and inclusive international audit and ethics standard-setting structure. Read more.

The PIOB Technical Committee held its last quarterly meeting on 10, 13 and 14 December 2021 virtually. See the full document

The SSB NomCo has approved and issued the two Invitations for Application to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), during its first meeting held on January 24, 2022. IAASB INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS – 2023 VACANCIES IESBA INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS – 2023 VACANCIES More informationVisit

Following the Call for Applications for membership to the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) published by the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee (MG NC) in July, 2021 MG press release, the MG NC has announced the nominations of Ms. Tshegofatso (Tshego) Modise and Mr. Dave Sullivan to the PIOB for three-year terms commencing on 1 January 2022.

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has established and approved the members of the new Committee to manage the selection process for members of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), collectively referred to as the SSBs. [ More Info ] See the SSB Nominations

PIOB Publishes Its November Update The PIOB Technical Committee held its quarterly meeting on 14 – 15 October 2021 in a hybrid format (see agenda).  

Ms. Gabriela Figueiredo Dias will become the first Chairwoman of the IESBA from January 1, 2022. Ms. Figueiredo Dias will succeed Dr. Stavros Thomadakis, who has led the IESBA since 2015.   Ms. Figueiredo Dias’ appointment was recommended by the Interim Nominating Committee after an independent and extensive global search. Her appointment was endorsed by

PIOB Publishes Its July Update The PIOB held its quarterly meeting virtually on July 8-9, 2021 (see agenda). The PIOB is the Technical Committee of the PIOB Foundation. Additionally, the Trustees of the PIOB Foundation met on July 8, 2021.  

Following its first meeting on June 28, the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee has issued the Call for Applications for membership to the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). MG press release The full role description and application instructions can be accessed HERE For more information about the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee visit their website at Monitoring

PIOB Publishes its 2020 Financial Statements

The PIOB welcomes applications for membership of the SSBs Nominations Committee, which will be responsible for selecting candidates to the International Audit and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and recommending their appointments for PIOB approval.  Candidates should submit their applications to the PIOB Secretariat at SSBNomCosearch@ipiob.org .

The PIOB held its quarterly meeting virtually on April 22-23, 2021 (see agenda). ThenPIOB is the Technical Committee of the PIOB Foundation.nAdditionally, the Trustees of the PIOB Foundation met on April 23, 2021. See the full document

The global search for the Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has begun and applications from qualified candidates are being accepted. This search is being conducted by the Interim Nominating Committee, which was established by the Monitoring Group in February 2021.  The full job description can be accessed here. More info

The Monitoring Group announces the establishment of the Interim Nominating Committee for the selection of the Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) for the 2022-2024.  More info

As a reflection of the intention announced by the PIOB to bring closer the whole of society and the PIOB´s work, the organization has publicly presented a new and renewed image.   This graphic evolution, which not only affects the logo, but also all the organization’s communications, has refined the previous image, simplifying it and

On September 29th, the PIOB will organize a special event to celebrate its 15th anniversary like it’s day one. After these fifteen years, dedicated to enhancing the Public Interest, the organization likes to consider this moment as a new starting point.    On this date, a global online event will bring together the main professionals

In May 2020, the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) conveyed its decision to contribute JPY 6,150,000 to the PIOB budget in 2020 and 2021. Similarly, in July 2020, the Federal Audit Oversight Authority of Switzerland (FAOA), a member of IFIAR, confirmed a contribution of 10,000 euros for 2020. The PIOB appreciates this strong

The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) welcomes the publication by the Monitoring Group of its Recommendations to Strengthen the International Audit and Ethics Standard-Setting System.    The PIOB has supported the Monitoring Group-led process of reform in standard setting in the fields of audit and ethics for accountants since its inception and supports these recommendations.

PIOB Publishes its 15th Public Report

Date: April, 2020 Madrid, March 31, 2020 –    The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) announced on March 31, 2020, Linda de Beer was appointed Chair of the PIOB.   Ms. de Beer is a chartered accountant (SA), holds a master’s degree in taxation and is a professor in practice at the University of Johannesburg.