The Australian Accounting Role In Developing Assurance Services

Between March 1998 and March 1999, the Australian accounting bodies committed resources to a Research and Innovation Board (RIB) to develop new and emerging services for members to deliver to their clients. While it was active, RIB developed processes to identifi, select, develop and promote new services, in particular assurance services; monitored and contributed to international developments; and commenced a program of communication and change management within the profession. RIB was dismantled in March 1999 and each body is now adopting its own processes to develop sewices for members.