Emerging Issues and Outreach Committee

The objectives of the Emerging Issues and Outreach Committee (EIOC) are to:

(a) To identify developments in the external environment around the world, outside of the Board’s strategic planning process, that may have implications for the Board’s strategy and work plan, require Board action or otherwise merit Board attention; and

b) To advise the Board on ways to enhance the effectiveness of the Board’s outreach efforts, including with respect to the scope and focus of, and general approach to, its outreach activities.

IESBA Staff

• Linda Biek
• Jeanne Viljoen

WORKING GROUP

• Vania Borgerth, Chair and IESBA Member
• Rania Uwaydah Mardini, IESBA Member
• Christelle Martin, IESBA Member
• Amarjeet Singh, IESBA Member
• David Wray, IESBA Member

BOARD ADVISOR

• Richard Huesken (Private Equity Investment in Accounting Firms)

IESBA June 2025 Meeting Highlights 

The IESBA issued a Staff Alert in July highlighting key ethical matters that accounting firms should pay particular attention to when considering or accepting investment from PE organizations, as discussed in the Board's June meeting.

IESBA staff provided an outline of the proposed Staff Alert concerning private equity investments in accounting firms. The IESBA supported the initiative to highlight relevant ethics and independence considerations for professional accountants in public practice who are considering accepting such investments in their accounting firms. The Staff Alert is expected to be issued in Q2 2025.