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Ethical Standards (ESs) contain basic principles and essential procedures (identified in bold type lettering) together with related guidance in the form of explanatory and other material. Revised Ethical Standard June 2016 (PDF) Erratum Ethical Standard 2018 (PDF) Glossary of Terms - Ethics and Auditing (Updated January 2018) (PDF) Scope and Authority of Audit and Assurance pronouncements June 2016 (PDF) ES 1 to 5 cover the integrity, objectivity and independence for auditors and apply in the audit of financial statements. Auditors in the UK and Ireland are also subject to the ethical pronouncements established by the auditor’s relevant professional body. Glossary (Revised) December 2010 (PDF) Ethical Standard for Reporting Accountants (ESRA) (PDF) October 2006 ES 1 (Revised) - Integrity, objectivity and independence (PDF) December 2011 ES 2 (Revised) - Financial, business, employment and personal relationships (PDF) December 2010 ES 3 (Revised) - Long Association with the Audit Engagement (PDF) October 2009 ES 4 (Revised) - Fees, remuneration and evaluation policies, litigation, gifts and hospitality (PDF) December 2010 ES 5 (Revised) - Non-audit services provided to audited entities (PDF) December 2011 ES Provisions Available for Small Entities (Revised) (PDF) December 2010 Hard copies can be ordered from www.frcpublications.com