Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB)
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)
APRA oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, friendly societies and most members of the superannuation industry.
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)
AUASB standards establish requirements and provide explanatory guidance on the responsibilities of the auditor and the assurance practitioner when performing audits, reviews and other assurance engagements. Here you will find the current audit and assurance standards and archived standards for historical reference. Also available are guidance statements on a range of auditing and assurance standards.
Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)
Accounting standards for Australia. Current and past pronouncements can be found on the AASB website.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
ASIC has the role of regulation of Australian financial markets. Registration of auditors and liquidators is done via ASIC. Users can search ASIC’s registers such as banned or disqualified individuals, business names, company registrations, AFSL holders, credit licensees and representatives, liquidators, auditors and more.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO website has an expansive database of laws, guidelines and rulings with regards to taxation.
Business.gov.au
This website provides access to government information, forms and services. It’s a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.
Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA)
The Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) is the regional organisation representing national accountancy organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. The IPA is a member of CAPA.
Corporations Act 2001
The Corporations Act makes provision in relation to corporations, securities, the futures industry and financial products and services.
www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A00818
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
The IASB issues international accounting standards that are adopted by the AASB. IFRS standards can be accessed via the website, as can proposed standards and invitations for comment.
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)
Operating under IFAC the IAASB sets international standards for auditing, quality control, review, other assurance, and related services. Access to the International Standards on auditing (ISAs) is available through the IFAC website.
www.ifac.org/auditing-assurance
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
The International Federation of Accountants, the global organisation for accounting membership bodies, provides users with insights on global accounting profession issues. The IPA is a member of IFAC.
Tax Practitioners Board
The TPB registers and regulates tax practitioners nationally. Users can search both Tax and BAS agents to find out current registration information.