1. Restructured Code – Rollout
Kim Gibson, Working Group Chair
IESBA Meeting, Athens Greece
June 18-20, 2018

2. Objective
To provide an update on restructured Code rollout

3. WG Objective and Rollout Strategy
To promote awareness, adoption and effective implementation of revised and restructured Code
Strategy aimed at global stakeholder engagement
Rollout tag line: Prepare, Engage, Activate
One stop webpage for resources and tools
General and targeted outreach: in-person, webinars, webcasts etc.
Social media, e.g., Twitter, Linked-in, Youtube
Articles and other publications

4. Call to Action
IESBA WG and Staff cannot do this alone
Critical for IESBA and TAs to get involved
CAG, NSS, regulators and audit oversight bodies, IFAC member bodies, firms, educators and others also have a role
Areas of focus
Engage target audiences and identify new ones
Mobilize and leverage IESBA/IFAC networks and digital assets
Deliver consistent messages
Smart, efficient use of existing IESBA and IFAC infrastructure

5. Consistent Messaging Resources and Tools Available More to Come
New Code Approved inducements text
Press Release One-page flyer
PowerPoint Slides
Basis for Conclusions
Webinars
More to Come
Visit:
Videos Articles At-a-Glance Fact Sheet
Staff Q&As
Notes to Kim:
Approved inducement texts is subject to PIOB approval, but available at IESBA webpage to assist in translation and implementation
Access to a word version and also copying and reproducing Code is granted by contacting

6. Print and Online Media Coverage

7. Outreach by IESBA Members and Others
NASBA Member, Cathy Allen on youtube.com
IESBA Member, Caroline Lee presents in Thailand
Kim to note that the restructured Code is discussed as part of most of the outreach events listed in Agenda Item 1-A

8. Key Messages From NSS
Alignment needed between restructured Code and IAASB’s standards (not a straightforward exercise)
Challenges with accessing restructured Code and other tools and resources on IESBA website because of need for pre- registration and login
Calls for “train the trainer programs” in local jurisdictions
Calls for practice aids and illustrations to help SMPs
Code has potential broader marketplace appeal
Note to Kim – Flag Agenda Item 10A with a status of NSS plans to adopt revised and restructured Code. This information was compiled using information from participants in the IESBA-NSS Liaison Group for its May 2018 meeting

9. Upcoming Outreach July/ August November Australia/New Zealand
Tokyo outreach
Seminar to HKICPA members
Seminar for Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Presentation to ASEAN Audit Regulators Group
Indonesia outreach
November
Australia/New Zealand
Kim to mention AIPCA/ SEC conference

10. Looking ahead 2018 Handbook Revamped E-Code
Release anticipated by September 2018
Revamped E-Code
Phase 1anticipated by June 2019

11. Matters for IESBA Consideration
IESBA members asked to share views about:
Planned and ongoing efforts aimed at promoting awareness of Code
Whether there are specific messages, resources and tools that might be needed for certain jurisdictions or constituents
Any known challenges or concerns that might affect adoption or effective implementation of restructured Code and suggestions about how to overcome them

12. The Ethics Board