ISA (NZ) for LCE

International Standard on Auditing (New Zealand) for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities


View this Standard in the Standards Navigator

Standard and amendments

Guidance material

International resources

This is a stand-alone auditing standard that is available for use when auditing less complex entities (LCEs), if the auditor determines that the entity (or group) is an LCE as set out in Part A of the standard. 

Guidance can be accessed from the above menu


Applicable for audits of financial statements for periods as indicated. Versions prior to the previous version can be found on the archive page.

  • ISA NZ for LCE – Periods beginning on or after 15 Dec 2025

    Date of issue: Jun 2025


    Additional materials

    Explanation for decisions made

Feedback welcome

We'd love to hear from auditors as you implement the ISA (NZ) for LCE. If you have any further comments or suggestions on guidance that you would find useful, contact us.