News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
The European Commission's MiCA review consultation opens every major pillar of the framework to potential amendment, creating near-term uncertainty and compliance planning obligations for accounting firms, auditors, and CFOs with EU digital asset exposure.
Accounting firms and CFOs serving multinationals need to understand the improved but still incomplete interoperability between ISSB Standards and ESRS, and what a credible single-report approach actually requires in practice.
Outgoing IASB Chair warns that over-automating accounting work risks eroding the professional judgment on which high-quality financial reporting depends, with direct implications for how firms train and supervise junior staff.
The PIOB is recruiting IESBA members for 2027 terms, with implications for how global ethics standards that underpin crypto financial reporting are shaped.
IAASB and IESBA launch a joint User Advisory Group, giving financial statement users a formal seat at the global standard-setting table for the first time
IESBA's new proportionality guide explains how the Code of Ethics scales its requirements for smaller practices, with direct implications for how accounting firms document independence and ethics compliance.
IESBA adds a single overarching firm culture and governance requirement to the global ethics Code, with practical implementation guidance to follow outside the Code itself
IESBA launches post-implementation surveys on NOCLAR and the Restructured Code, signalling potential standard updates that accounting firms and auditors need to track
IVSC proposes IVS 107 Quality Controls as a new General Standard in its IVS Exposure Draft, targeting stronger governance and transparency in private credit valuations ahead of a January 2028 effective date.
The Investment Association's inaugural tokenized-funds practice note reframes how fund accountants, auditors, and CFOs must think about NAV calculation, reconciliation workflows, and embedded AML/KYC compliance under a DLT model.
IAS 28 amendments expand the fair value option to more companies ahead of the mandatory IFRS 18 effective date, creating a one-time transition election that CFOs and auditors must assess now
IFAC's 2026 IES Handbook consolidates all eight International Education Standards into one reference, signalling renewed global expectations for professional accountancy competence that CPD leads and firm training heads need to track now.
IFRIC publishes eight tentative agenda decisions on IFRS 18 and IFRS 10, open for comment until 9 September 2026, with IASB Chair Andreas Barckow and Vice-Chair Linda Mezon-Hutter summarising the June meeting in the latest podcast episode.
IFAC's revised Statements of Membership Obligations tighten quality management and professional education benchmarks, raising the compliance bar for accounting firms worldwide
ISSB releases Q2 2026 implementation insights podcast covering practical application of IFRS S1 and S2, including TIG guidance and biogenic emissions discussion, relevant to accounting firms advising on sustainability disclosure
The PCAOB's request for comment signals upcoming audit standards for crypto assets, prompting accounting firms to evaluate their crypto accounting software and sub-ledger tools.
The AFIAAR MoU harmonizes global crypto accounting standards, driving adoption of specialized crypto accounting software for firms.
AICPA survey indicates firms are prioritizing technology, creating opportunities for crypto accounting for accountants to meet client needs.
MFSA's letter on financial analysis of reinsurance undertakings underscores the need for robust crypto financial statements, aligning with FASB, IFRS, and DAC8.
The IVSC AGM 2026 provides a platform for valuation leaders to discuss standards that may influence crypto accounting software requirements.
The IFRS digital taxonomies architecture update provides a framework for tagging crypto asset disclosures, aligning with global accounting standards.
ACCA and AMIRA MOU signals growing need for standardized crypto accounting software and sub-ledger solutions.
Proposed PCAOB quality control amendments will require audit firms to reassess their use of crypto accounting software, including digital asset accounting software and crypto sub-ledger solutions, to ensure compliance with heightened standards.
The new IFRS Interpretations Committee members may influence future guidance on ifrs crypto assets and crypto ifrs accounting.
