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
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | AA | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | AAA (INT) | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
