IFIAR Publications

IFIAR develops strategic and operational plans, along with thought leadership papers on key audit quality oversight matters, throughout the year. These publications can be accessed below.

ANNUAL REPORTS
In 2012, IFIAR began publishing annual reports. Prior to 2012, IFIAR published Activity Reports which can be downloaded on the bottom of this webpage.

2020 IFIAR Annual Report (23 April 2021)
2019 IFIAR Annual Report (30 April 2020)
2018 IFIAR Annual Report (16 May 2019)
2017 IFIAR Annual Report (1 May 2018)
2016 IFIAR Annual Report (21 April 2017)
2015 IFIAR Annual Report (30 May 2016)
2014 IFIAR Annual Report (30 April 2015)
2013 IFIAR Annual Report (17 April 2014)
2012 IFIAR Annual Report (25 April 2013)

IFIAR THOUGHT PAPERS
IFIAR Information Paper: Facilitating Oversight of Global Audit Firm Networks
Audit Committees and Audit Quality: Trends and Possible Areas for Further Consideration
IFIAR Report: Internationally Relevant Developments in Audit Markets

IFIAR OUTREACH REFERENCE GUIDE
The IFIAR Outreach Reference Guide has been created to share key principles identified by IFIAR to ensure adequate safeguards and regulatory independence in the establishment of public oversight systems of non-IFIAR member jurisdictions. Given the global nature of business and trade, IFIAR Members and non-members all benefit from consistent and strong audit oversight. The Reference Guide can be downloaded here.

MULTILATERAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING CO-OPERATION IN THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FOR AUDIT OVERSIGHT
On Tuesday June 30, 2015 the MMOU was approved by the IFIAR Membership. The MMOU enables and strengthens the cooperation amongst IFIAR Members. Members can apply to sign the MMOU, and will be subject to an assessment prior to joining the MMOU. The MMOU can be downloaded here. For more information on the MMOU, including a list of signatories, please click here.

IFIAR CORE PRINCIPLES
The core principles seek to promote effective independent audit oversight globally, thereby contributing to Members overriding objective of serving the public interest and enhancing investor protection by improving audit quality. IFIAR membership is not dependent on its status in implementing the principles; however members are encouraged to work towards implementing them where appropriate in their own jurisdictions. The main precondition for an effective system of audit oversight and audit regulation is the existence of a well-developed legal and corporate governance framework as to provide necessary support for high quality auditing. The IFIAR Core Principles for Independent Audit Regulators can be downloaded here.

IFIAR CHARTER
The following are key elements from the IFIAR Charter, for a further look into the IFIAR Charter please download the Charter here (effective as of April 30, 2019).

Activities of IFIAR
Sharing knowledge of the audit market environment and practical experience of independent audit regulatory activities with a focus on inspections of auditors and audit firms. Promoting collaboration and consistency in regulatory activity.

Membership of IFIAR
Members must be independent of the profession and engaged in audit regulatory functions in the public interest.

Officers and Board of IFIAR
IFIAR shall have two Officers, a Chair and a Vice Chair. They shall serve two year terms and though not a requirement, Members should give consideration to geographic balance in the election of Officers. The Officers are responsible for, though not limited to, organising and conducting Plenary Meetings, Chairing the meeting, managing communications and relationships with IFIAR Members and outside organisations, developing a Work Plan for the Officers Term and providing leadership on issues relevant to IFIAR.

Transparency and accountability
IFIAR should operate with a high degree of transparency and should engage issue periodic public reports, issue press releases and maintain a website.

Resources and Funding
IFIAR’s activities will be undertaken on a collaborative basis, with Members and Office bearers meeting their own expenses. However, Members will contribute to the funding of the organisational and administrative resources necessary for IFIAR’s ongoing operations.

STRATEGIC PLAN
IFIAR’s 2021-26 Strategic Plan was adopted by IFIAR Members at the 2021 Plenary Meeting and can be found here

ACTIVITY REPORTS (until 2011)

IFIAR Activity Report 2011
28 June 2012
IFIAR Activity Report 2011
IFIAR Verein Financial Statements

IFIAR Activity Report 2010
20 June 2011
IFIAR Activity Report 2010
IFIAR Verein Financial Statements

IFIAR Activity Report 2009
24 August 2010
IFIAR Activity Report 2009