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ISA 250 (Revised) — Consideration of Laws and Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements

ISA 250 (Revised) is an international pronouncement addressing the auditor’s responsibilities relating to laws and regulations in a financial-statement audit. It addresses the auditor’s consideration of laws and regulations and the response to identified or suspected non-compliance, including appropriate communication. Responsibilities differ between laws directly affecting material amounts or disclosures and other laws with an indirect effect.

Worked example

The auditor considers the effects of a suspected regulatory breach on the financial statements and reporting.

Common mistake

Do not assume all laws have the same direct effect on financial-statement amounts or that every suspected breach has the same reporting consequence.

Where it appears in your exams

QualificationExamRelationshipPeriod
ACCA AA Supporting September 2026–June 2027
ACCA AAA (INT) Supporting September 2026–June 2027