- New monthly LinkedIn newsletter brings together the latest IESBA news, standards, resources, events, and insights in one accessible update.
- New “Meet IESBA” video series introduces audiences to IESBA Board Members and Technical Staff from a more personal perspective.
- Readers also get an exclusive first listen to the latest episode of “Decoding Ethics,” IESBA’s monthly podcast series.
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has launched Ethics Matters, a new monthly LinkedIn newsletter designed to help accountants stay abreast of evolving ethics and independence standards and navigate some of today’s greatest ethics and independence challenges around the world. Read the inaugural issue here.
Published monthly, Ethics Matters brings together timely updates on IESBA’s standard-setting activities, publications, outreach, events, and other developments, while also offering new ways for audiences to get to know the people behind IESBA and engage with its work.
The newsletter features a range of engaging sections, including:
- “Meet IESBA” – A new video series introducing IESBA Board Members and Technical Staff, offering audiences an opportunity to learn more about the people behind the Board’s work, what motivates them, and some of the experiences and perspectives they bring to IESBA. The inaugural video features IESBA Chair Gabriela Figueiredo Dias.
- In Focus – A closer look at a key IESBA standard, publication, resource, or initiative. The first issue spotlights the 2026 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) and its latest ethics and independence provisions.
- Keeping You Posted – Timely updates on the latest developments, activities, and resources from IESBA. Each month, this section will highlight something worth having on your radar – from developments in the Board’s work to new resources and other updates. The inaugural issue features highlights from IESBA’s September 2026 meeting in Madrid.
- Looking Ahead – A preview of upcoming IESBA activities and opportunities to connect with the Board. The inaugural issue looks ahead to Gabriela Figueiredo Dias’ keynote address at the Global Ethics Day event of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) on October 23.
- “Decoding Ethics” – An exclusive first listen to the latest episode of IESBA’s monthly podcast series. In this edition: a conversation with Christian Scott, a "White Hat" ethical hacker and founder of Tantalum Security, marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
- In Case You Missed It – A roundup of recent IESBA news, publications, resources, and outreach, making it easier to catch up on important developments.
- IESBA’s Last Month (In 60 Seconds) – A quick visual recap of recent IESBA activities and highlights from around the world.
The first issue also features a welcome from IESBA Chair Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, who introduces Ethics Matters and the new “Meet IESBA” series:
“We hope Ethics Matters will bring you closer to our work – and to the people behind it. At IESBA, our mission is global, but our work is deeply human. It is shaped by people with different experiences, perspectives, and stories, united by a shared commitment to ethics and the public interest.”
Follow IESBA on LinkedIn and subscribe to Ethics Matters to receive the latest issue each month and stay connected with IESBA’s work to strengthen ethics, independence, and public trust around the world.
About IESBA
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) is an independent global standard-setting board. The IESBA’s mission is to serve the public interest by setting high-quality, international ethics (including independence) standards. These standards are a cornerstone to ethical behavior in business and organizations, and to public trust in financial and non-financial information that is fundamental to the proper functioning and sustainability of organizations, financial markets and economies worldwide.
Along with the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the IESBA is part of the International Foundation for Ethics and Audit (IFEA). The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) oversees IESBA and IAASB activities and the public interest responsiveness of the standards.
Contact Information:
Rui Peres Jorge
Director, Strategy and Communications
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
ruiperesjorge@ethicsboard.org | Direct: +351 966-301-383
Zsolt Bobis
Lead, Communications
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
zsoltbobis@ethicsboard.org