PIOB NEWS Certifications
10 April 2025
The PIOB certifies ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Going Concern
The PIOB certifies the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 570 (Revised 2024) Going Concern
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8 April 2025
The PIOB welcomes Ryan Wolfe as new Chair of the Monitoring Group.
We look forward to working with Ryan in his new role, building on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor, Paul Munter
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20 March 2025
The PIOB appoints new member to the PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee
The PIOB is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Zietsman as member of the PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee (SSB NomCo).
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10 March 2025
The PIOB SSB NomCo issues new global Invitations for Applications to the IESBA and the IAASB
The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee has issued Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA
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PIOB NEWS Publications
27 February 2025
New Q4 – 2024 oversight publications available
The PIOB has released new quarterly oversight publications that provide valuable insights into how the PIOB identifies Public Interest Issues.
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20 January 2025
Sustainability standards: a global baseline to evolve in line with public interest needs
Following the PIOB Certifications of 12 November 2024 and 17 January 2025, market participants and policymakers around the world now have a robust global
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17 January 2025
PIOB Certifications
The PIOB certifies the IESBA approval of IESSA and Use of External Experts.
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19 December 2024
The Monitoring Group appoints Board Members to the PIOB
The Monitoring Group (MG) has announced that Mr. Han Yi will be joining the PIOB in January 2025
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New SSB NomCo composition
11 December 2024
The PIOB announces new composition of the PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee
The PIOB announces the first rotation of members on its SSB NomCo.
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19 November 2024
The PIOB approves new IAASB composition for 2025
The PIOB has approved appointments and re-appointments to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), effective 1 January 2025.
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19 November 2024
The PIOB re-appoints IESBA chair and approves new IESBA 2025 composition
The PIOB is delighted to announce Gabriela Figueiredo Dias’ re-appointment as Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
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4 November 2024
New Q3 oversight publications available
The PIOB has released new quarterly oversight publications which provide valuable insights into how the PIOB identifies public interest issues and carries out its
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30 July 2024
New Q2 oversight publications available
The PIOB has released new quarterly oversight publications which provide valuable insights into how the PIOB identifies public interest issues and carries out its
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12 June 2024
Applications to the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
Additional outreach is being undertaken for one vacancy to serve as a board member on the IESBA
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7 June 2024
The MG Invites Applicants Interested in Joining the PIOB
The Monitoring Group (MG) has issued an open call for applications for a board member to serve on the PIOB for an initial 3-year
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31 May 2024
The PIOB publishes its 19th Public Report
The report highlights the outcomes of our work in 2023 and all the changes both we and the standard-setting ecosystem have undergone during the
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28 May 2024
The PIOB hosts the MACAM Conference at its Secretariat in Madrid.
The PIOB welcomed once again the students of the Máster Oficial en Contabilidad, Auditoría y Mercados de Capitales (MACAM) to the PIOB Secretariat in
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23 April 2024
New oversight publications available
The PIOB has released its quarterly oversight publications which provide valuable insights into how the PIOB identifies public interest issues and carries out its
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11 April 2024
PIOB CONCLUSIONS
The PIOB concludes on the IAASB and the IESBA Strategies and Work Plans.
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11 April 2024
PIOB CERTIFICATIONS
The PIOB certifies the IESBA approval of the “Revisions to the Code addressing tax planning and related services”
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29 February 2024
New PIOB Secretary General
The PIOB appoints new Secretary General to continue enhancing its Public Interest role
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6 February 2024
The PIOB establishes inaugural Stakeholder Advisory Council
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has established the first Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC)
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7 December 2023
The PIOB SSB NomCo issues new global Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA
The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee has issued Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and the IESBA
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5 December 2023
PIOB Certification
The PIOB certifies the IAASB approval of the “International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities”.
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20 November 2023
The PIOB takes major step towards multi-stakeholder Standard-Setting Boards in 2024
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has approved appointments and re-appointments to the International Ethics Standards Board
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31 October 2023
The Monitoring Group appoints Board Members to the PIOB
The Monitoring Group has announced Mr. Mark Smith will begin serving an initial term as PIOB member in October 2023
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6 October 2023
PIOB Certification
The PIOB Certifies The IAASB Approval Of The Narrow Scope Amendments To ISA 700…
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11 July 2023
The PIOB SSB NomCo issues Invitation for Applications for membership of the new Stakeholder Advisory Council.
The PIOB Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee (SSB NomCo) invites applications for membership of the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC)
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8 June 2023
The PIOB appoints Héctor Lehuedé as new IESBA Member
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has approved the appointment of Héctor Lehuedé as member of the International Ethics Standards Board
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26 May 2023
Alan Johnson appointed inaugural chair of the new IESBA and IAASB Stakeholder Advisory Council
Alan Johnson has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC), a newly created body to provide strategic advice to
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25 April 2023
The PIOB welcomes the advance on the timeline for consultation of the IAASB´s global assurance standard for sustainability reports
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,
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21 April 2023
PIOB meetings open to public observers
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued the public and separate certification on…
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11 April 2023
The PIOB certifies the IESBA approval of the Technology-related Revisions to the Code
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued the public and separate certification on…
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5 April 2023
Change in PIOB Secretary General – Gonzalo Ramos finalizing his term
The PIOB Board is announcing the conclusion of the tenure of Gonzalo Ramos, PIOB Secretary General, on 18 June 2023. Since joining the PIOB
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2 March 2023
The PIOB certifies the IESBA approval of the Revisions to the Code Relating to the Definition of Engagement Team and Group Audits
The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has issued its first public and separate certification on the Revisions to the Code Relating to the Definition
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31 January 2023
The Monitoring Group Nominating Committee appoints Board Members to the PIOB
After completing a robust, global process, the Monitoring Group Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Philippe Christelle, Mr. Tomoyuki Furusawa, Ms. Sandra
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1 December 2022
The Standard-Setting Boards Nominations Committee publishes global Invitations for Applications to the IAASB and IESBA
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
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20 October 2022
The PIOB successfully completes its first nominations cycle in transitioning the Standard-Setting Boards to greater multi-stakeholder membership
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
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4 October 2022
3rd Public Interest Workshop
October 7, 2022 u2013 Madrid + Virtual The Workshop will focus on Sustainability Reporting and Assurance, Fraud, and Going Concern, with specific reference to
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Dr. Han Yi

PIOB member since 2025

Han Yi is a distinguished accounting professional with extensive expertise in standard-setting, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Korea Accounting Institute (KAI) and chairs both the Korea Accounting Standards Board (KASB) and the Korea Sustainability Standards Board (KSSB). Han Yi is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in global financial and sustainability reporting practices. 

Previously, he held leadership roles as an Outside Director and Audit Committee Chair for major South Korean corporations, including DL Group, and served as an expert on capital markets for South Korea’s National Economic Advisory Council. Han Yi is also a Professor of Accounting at Korea University Business School (currently on leave), where he integrates academic rigor with practical expertise to address critical challenges in corporate governance and financial reporting at national and international levels.

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