INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF BARBADOS

Auditor's Report and Responsibilities

Guidance documents effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning before June 15, 2019, beginning on or after June 15, 2019, beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and beginning on or after January 1, 2024. 

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On or After January 1, 2024

The guidance documents below are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024

Update on the Independent Auditor's Report
01/2025

This document provides guidance on the format and content of an unmodified opinion for a listed and other than listed entity (Appendix A and Appendix B respectively), based on amendments as amended by the IAASB.

Description of the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit
01/2025

This guidance document provides a description of the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by paragraphs 38–39 of ISA 700 (Revised). Auditors are permitted to make reference to ICAB’s website in their reports for the description of the auditors’ responsibilities as allowed by paragraph 40 (c) of ISA 700 (Revised).

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On or After January 1, 2023

The guidance documents below are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023

Update on the Independent Auditor's Report
02/2024

This document provides guidance on the format and content of an unmodified opinion for a listed and other than listed entity (Appendix A and Appendix B respectively), based on amendments as amended by the IAASB.

Description of the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
03/2024

This guidance document provides a description of the auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by paragraphs 38–39 of ISA 700 (Revised). Auditors are permitted to make reference to ICAB’s website in their reports for the description of the auditors’ responsibilities as allowed by paragraph 40 (c) of ISA 700 (Revised).

Limitations Clauses in the Auditor's Report Placement of Disclaimer Language
05/2016

This guidance document sets out ICAB’s recommendation for the placement of the disclaimer language in the Auditors’ Report.

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On or After June 15, 2019

The guidance documents below are effective for audits of financial statements for periods beginning on or after June 15, 2019.

Illustration of Auditors Reports
01/2020

This document provides guidance on the format and content of an unmodified opinion for a listed and other than listed entity (Appendix A and Appendix B respectively).

Description of the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
02/2020

This guidance document provides a description of the auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by paragraphs 38–39 of ISA 700 (Revised). Auditors are permitted to make reference to ICAB’s website in their reports for the description of the auditors’ responsibilities as allowed by paragraph 40 (c) of ISA 700 (Revised).

Limitations Clauses in the Auditor's Report Placement of Disclaimer Language
05/2016

This guidance document sets out ICAB’s recommendation for the placement of the disclaimer language in the Auditors’ Report.

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Before June 2019

The guidance documents below are effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2016.

Illustration of Auditors Reports
03/2016

This document provides guidance on the format and content of an unmodified opinion for a listed and other than listed entity (Appendix A and Appendix B respectively).

Description of the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
04/2016

This guidance document provides a description of the auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by paragraphs 38–39 of ISA 700 (Revised). Auditors are permitted to make reference to ICAB’s website in their reports for the description of the auditors’ responsibilities as allowed by paragraph 40 (c) of ISA 700 (Revised).

Limitations Clauses in the Auditor's Report Placement of Disclaimer Language
05/2016

This guidance document sets out ICAB’s recommendation for the placement of the disclaimer language in the Auditors’ Report.

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