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AICPA Ethics Codification Project. As of January 24, 2014. Project Objective. Create user friendly, intuitively arranged Code Revise without making significant changes to existing requirements and restrictions Clarity through better drafting conventions
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AICPAEthics Codification Project As of January 24, 2014
Project Objective • Create user friendly, intuitively arranged Code • Revise without making significant changes to existing requirements and restrictions • Clarity through better drafting conventions • Substantive changes will follow due process • Incorporate conceptual framework approach • Incorporate threats and safeguards • Conceptual framework only applies when no guidance in Code exists • Cannot be used to override existing requirements
Project Objective cont. • Incorporate references to division’s nonauthoritative guidance • Physically different – Separate parts • Part 1: Members in public practice • Part 2: Members in business • Part 3: All Other Members • On-line Codification with enhanced functionality • Project Page on aicpa.org. Contains information such as: • Mapping Documents • Informational Video and articles • Project Timeline • Drafting Guidelines www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/ProfessionalEthics/Community/Pages/aicpa-ethics-codification-project.aspx
AICPA Ethics Codification Substantive Changes
Incorporate Conceptual Frameworks • Two New Frameworks • Conceptual Framework for Members in the Practice of Public Accounting • Conceptual Framework for Members in Business • Applied when no guidance on a particular relationship or circumstance • Violation of applicable Rule • If the member cannot demonstrate that safeguards were applied that eliminated or reduced significant threats to an acceptable level
Other Substantive Changes • Ethical Conflicts • Definition of Attest Client • Loans and Lending Institutions • Blind Trusts • Expanded Application • Self-Review Treat • Director Positions • False, Misleading or Deceptive Acts • Billing for a Subcontractor's Services • Attest Engagement Performed with Former Partner • Use of AICPA Awarded Designation
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