ISA 200 — Overall Objectives of the Independent Auditor and the Conduct of an Audit in Accordance with International Standards on Auditing
ISA 200 is an international pronouncement addressing the overall objectives of obtaining reasonable assurance and reporting on the financial statements in accordance with the auditor’s findings. It sets the overall objectives of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the statements as a whole are free from material misstatement and reporting in accordance with findings. It also addresses professional scepticism, judgement, evidence and compliance with applicable requirements.
Worked example
The auditor plans and performs procedures to obtain reasonable assurance, rather than promising to find every error.
Common mistake
Reasonable assurance is high, not absolute: an audit cannot guarantee that every fraud or error is detected.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | AA | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | AAA (INT) | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
