ISA 220 (Revised) — Quality Management for an Audit of Financial Statements
ISA 220 (Revised) is an international pronouncement addressing the engagement partner’s responsibility for managing and achieving quality at the audit engagement level. It addresses the engagement partner’s responsibility for managing and achieving quality on an audit, including direction, supervision and review, sufficient resources and compliance with relevant ethical requirements. Firm-level quality management is addressed separately.
Worked example
The engagement partner ensures that the team has appropriate competence, time and direction for a complex audit.
Common mistake
The engagement partner retains responsibility for quality even when work is delegated or an engagement quality reviewer is appointed.
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 |
