New auditing rules finalised as Asia mulls mandatory sustainability assurance

Published on October 8, 2024

As Asian firms scale up disclosures, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)'s guidance – effective from December 2026 – could help curb greenwash if backed by strong regulatory frameworks, say industry players.

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