Question

Which statement best describes a significant similarity between the AICPA and IESBA codes? Both codes incorporate the conceptual framework approach for evaluating threats when specific rules on a matter do not exist. Both codes contain specific ethics and independence provisions related to public interest entities The codes combine the rules for members in business and public practice in one section. The codes contain the exact same provisions for corporate accountants

Answer 1

Both codes incorporate the conceptual framework approach for evaluating threats when specific rules on a matter do not exist.

Explanation:

IFAC has enacted a Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code), the International Ethics Standards Committee for Competent. The latest IESBA Code edition was upgraded and modified in July 2009 and comes into force on 1 January 2011. The adjustments clarified and considerably strengthened the independence specifications for all competent accountants.

IESBA and AICPA are more comparable than they are, but there are substantial differences. In many instances it will produce similar effects if codes are added to the same pattern of truth.

The IESBA Code deals with a number of possible independence issues which are covered by the AICPA Conceptual Structure but not AICPA. Examples include the Long Senior Human Resources Group (including Team Rotation).

Certain independence restrictions are enforced by the IESBA Code representing the "extent of public interest in certain companies" (i.e. entities listed on an accepted stock exchange for whose shares are listed), and institutions whose auditors are legally or administrative authorities required to comply with the same requirements for independence as the listings).

The IESBA splits the conditions for freedom into two regions. Section 290 offers the toughest prohibitions and includes accounting reports and audits. Section 291 generally provides less stringent requirements of freedom for all other insurance obligations. The AICPA does not change the principles of equality.