1. Revised and Restructured Code Rollout
Kim Gibson, Working Group Chair
IESBA Meeting, New York USA
September 17-20, 2018

2. Objective
To provide an update on rollout activities for the revised and restructured Code since June
To encourage outreach participation among IESBA members and TAs
To obtain prelim board input on matters that the WG plans to consider in their next WG meeting, including topics for Q&As/ FAQs 

3. Adoption and Implementation Support
One stop-shop for resources & tools
Visit:
2018 Edition IESBA Handbook
Videos Press Release Flyer PowerPoint slides
Bases for Conclusions and more
More to Come
Articles Staff Q&As FAQs

4. How Can You Help?
Resources and tools summarize key message about the changes in the Code
IESBA and TAs are well positioned to leverage them to identify and participate in outreach
Present at local, regional and global events
Participate in video/ in-person/ phone interviews, panels sessions and webinars
Use social media (Twitter and personal LinkedIn)
Contribute to, author or review articles, blogs etc.

5. Recent Outreach Activities
Tokyo, Hong Kong and Malaysia
Jakarta
South Africa
World Bank Webinar
AAA Symposium
Kyrgyz Republic Delegation (NY)
NASBA Webcast

6. Upcoming Outreaches
CPA Journal Video Interview
ACCA Technical Symposium (Singapore)
IFAC PAIB Committee Meeting
Vietnam Outreach
World Congress of Accountants
Australia and New Zealand Outreach

7. Recent Published Article
IFAC Gateway Article (September)
The International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants: Key Areas of Focus for SMEs and SMPs

8. Topics to be Considered by WG on Wednesday
Identify new opportunities and ways to promote Code
Explore how to facilitate ‘train the trainer” program
Consider staff publication topics, such as:
What is the conceptual framework and why is it important? Does the conceptual framework apply to firms?
What is the reasonable and informed third party? Why is it important and where is it used?
How should a PA determine that a safeguard is appropriate and effective to reduce threat to acceptable level

9. Matters for IESBA Consideration
IESBA views will help focus WG discussions about:
Topics that might be addressed in a Staff Publication, including which topics should be prioritized
Whether there is a need for other types of resources and tools to help firms, NSS and others adopt or implement the Code
How best to engage with stakeholders who are not professional accountants

10. The Ethics Board