Policy & Public Affairs / Consultations
Consultations
IAAP publishes a library of consultation responses and policy submissions that relate to developments shaping the accounting profession. These responses are built to reflect technical reality, professional standards, and the lived experience of members.
IAAP engages with regulators, government and standard-setters so members’ perspectives are represented, and the profession stays anchored to competence, ethics and public trust.
What IAAP consultations typically cover
Consultations vary, but the themes are consistent. IAAP focuses on issues that change how accountants, bookkeepers, payroll professionals and finance teams operate, comply and serve clients responsibly.
Professional practice and regulation
- AML and counter-terrorist financing requirements (design, supervision, accountability)
- Professional conduct, enforcement approaches, and consumer protection
- Tax advice market standards, agent services, and access controls
- Reporting, assurance, and governance expectations
Standards, education and the future of work
- Education standards, competency frameworks, and progression pathways
- Technology adoption, automation, AI, and operational resilience
- Proportionality for SMEs and small practices
- Sustainability, disclosures, and practical implementation burdens
Publication approach: IAAP publishes responses and submissions to support transparency and member awareness.
Some items may be summarised for readability, with full documents hosted separately where appropriate.
How IAAP builds a consultation response
The goal is not noise. It is a clear, credible position that reflects technical standards and practical reality.
1) Scope and impact
We define what the proposal changes for members, firms, employers and clients, including risks and unintended consequences.
2) Practitioner input
We gather practical feedback, often via the Advisory Panel, to avoid theory-only positions.
3) Standards alignment
We check against ethics, competence and public interest expectations, including AML and professional conduct where relevant.
If you want to contribute, the fastest route is the Members in Practice Advisory Panel.
Consultation library
A structured view of IAAP consultation responses and active consultations (when available).
Tip: use the search bar above to find topics quickly.
Responses and submissions
This section is where published responses appear. If you have documents or posts to add, replace the empty state below with your WordPress Query Loop.
No responses are listed here yet.
Add consultation response posts or document links to populate this library, or contact IAAP to request an update.
Open consultations
When IAAP is actively gathering feedback, open consultations are listed here with deadlines and participation routes.
No open consultations are listed at the moment.
Want to flag a consultation that affects practitioners? Send it through with context and deadline.
Member contribution: IAAP positions are stronger when they include evidence from practice. If you can share anonymised examples of workload impact, cost, risk, or client outcomes, that input is valuable.
FAQs
Short answers to the questions that slow everything down.
What is a consultation response?
It is IAAP’s written submission to a regulator, government department, standard-setter, or stakeholder, responding to a proposal and explaining impacts on the profession and the public interest.
How can members contribute to IAAP consultations?
The most direct route is the Members in Practice Advisory Panel. IAAP may also request targeted feedback from members where timeframes are short.
Can I suggest a consultation for IAAP to review?
Yes. Use Contact IAAP and include the consultation link, the deadline, and a brief summary of why it matters to practitioners.
Do consultation pages provide legal or regulatory advice?
No. These materials are for professional information and transparency. You remain responsible for compliance requirements in your jurisdiction and service scope.
Which IAAP pages are most relevant alongside consultations?
Start with Policy & Public Affairs, then review Acting in the public interest, AML supervision, and professional ethics.
Affiliated with
-
- Home
-
- Home
-
- Home
-
- Logo for dark backgrounds
Members Of:
Follow us on
