ISA (NZ) 706

Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor's Report


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Deals with additional communication in the auditor’s report when the auditor considers it necessary to:

  • Draw users’ attention to a matter or matters presented or disclosed in the financial statements that are of such importance that they are fundamental to users’ understanding of the financial statements; or
  • Draw users’ attention to any matter or matters other than those presented or disclosed in the financial statements that are relevant to users’ understanding of the audit, the auditor’s responsibilities or the auditor’s report.

Applicable for audits of financial statements for periods as indicated. Also applies to subsequent annual reporting periods until that standard is superseded by a new/amended/revised standard. Versions prior to the Previous version below will have been archived.

  • ISA (NZ) 706 (Revised) – Periods beginning on or after 15 Dec 2023

    Date of issue: Oct 2015

    Date compiled: Jun 2023

New version not yet mandatory

  • ISA (NZ) 706 – Periods beginning on or after
    15 Dec 2026

    Date of issue: Feb 2026


    Additional material: ISA (NZ) 706 (2026) marked up version
  • Explanation for decision made Reissued ISAs (NZ)

    Date of issue: Feb 2026

Previous version

  • ISA (NZ) 706 (Revised) – Periods beginning on or after
    1 Jan 2023 Application is permitted for earlier accounting periods that end after 22 June 2023

    Date of issue: Oct 2015

    Date compiled: May 2023