As part of the Institute\u2019s Auditing Standards & Ethics Board (the Board) initiative to arrange availability of learning material about international standards to members and to strengthen capacity building activities, the Board would like to draw your attention to eIS (e-International Standards).<\/p>\n
\n The eIS is a platform developed and launched by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in collaboration with the: <\/br><\/br><\/p>\n
\u2022\tInternational Audit and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB); <\/br>
\n \u2022\tInternational Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA); and <\/br>
\n \u2022\tInternational Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) <\/br><\/br><\/p>\n
The eIS aims to provide enhanced functionality and digital access to the standards developed by the IAASB, IESBA and IPSASB. This currently includes International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) (volume 2020, 2021 & 2022), IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (volume 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) and IPSAS Handbook (volume 2021 & 2022), on mobile, tablet and desktop with advanced and intuitive search capabilities. The feature is easy-to-navigate pages with multiple viewing modes.<\/p>\n
The eIS platform is built around three main components:<\/p>\n
1.\tNavigation<\/strong><\/p>\n \n The platform provides access to different volumes and includes: <\/br> 2.\tResources and References<\/strong><\/p>\n \n The resources panel shows helpful information at a glance based on the content users are viewing. It provides users:<\/br> 3.\tSearch Functionality<\/strong><\/p>\n \n The resources panel shows helpful information at a glance based on the content users are viewing. It provides users:<\/br> \n The eIS platform offers a range of benefits designed to enhance user experience, promote accessibility, and support global consistency. Key benefits include: <\/br><\/br><\/p>\n 1. Free of cost:<\/strong> The use of eIS platform is without any cost. <\/br><\/p>\n 2.\tWeb-Based and Responsive Design:<\/strong> The platform is accessible on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, eliminating the need to carry bulky manuals. It also aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability by supporting a paperless work environment which is an important step in addressing today\u2019s global environmental priorities.<\/br><\/p>\n 3.\tIntegrated Explanatory Guidance and References:<\/strong> The platform includes hyperlinks to explanatory materials and related resources. Further the FAQs on the main interface facilitate the users in getting understanding about the use of the platform. <\/br><\/p>\n 4.\tAccess to Previous Versions:<\/strong> Users can view earlier versions of a standard, ensuring transparency and continuity. This feature also helps users stay up to date with the latest updates or revisions automatically.<\/p>\n To access the eIS platform, users are required to \u2018Register\u2019 on the IFAC website using the link: https:\/\/eis.international-standards.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n Firms are encouraged to disseminate about the eIS platform to their managers and training staff. You may access further details about the eIS platform using the link: https:\/\/www.ifac.org\/e-international-standards<\/a> <\/p>\n Should you have any queries or require further clarification, please contact the Technical Services Department of ICAP.<\/p>\n
\n \u2022\ta table of contents for easy navigation;<\/br>
\n \u2022\tallows intuitive navigation and straightforward controls that make the standards easier to digest;<\/br>
\n \u2022\tusers can easily jump to the standard and can directly access any section or heading; <\/br>
\n \u2022\tusers can also email themselves a specific section if they require.<\/br><\/br>\n <\/p>\n
\n \u2022\teasy access to review definitions of key terms at a glance;<\/br>
\n \u2022\toption to click a highlighted term for a pop-up definition;<\/br>
\n \u2022\taccess to general as well as specific resources related to the standard currently being viewed; <\/br>
\n \u2022\tavailability of PDF formats of standards and external links.<\/br><\/br>\n <\/p>\n
\n \u2022\tThe advanced search options enable users to filter results by specific standards, terms, or sections of the standard quickly and easily – saving time and improving efficiency; <\/br>
\n \u2022\tThe search bar also allows user to find the terms in the standards, for example, users can find the term \u2018Audit\u2019 or \u2018Firm\u2019 or \u2018Threat\u2019 whenever it is used in ISAs, automatically find synonyms or definition of the terms related to the search query. <\/br><\/br>\n <\/p>\nBenefits of eIS platform<\/h4>\n
How to use it?<\/h4>\n