The role of the FAOA
The FAOA is committed to ensuring the quality, credibility, and relevance of auditing. In doing so, it strengthens the confidence of investors, companies, and authorities in audited figures – an indispensable foundation for the success of the Swiss capital and financial markets.
News
IFIAR issues a statement
IFIAR publishes its Comment Letter to the Post-Implementation Review of ISA 540 (Revised).
IFIAR Public Factsheet on the 2025 Sustainability Survey Results
IFIAR issues a public factsheet on the results of its 2025 Sustainability Report
IFIAR issues a statement
IFIAR publishes its comment letter to the stakeholder survey conducted jointly by the IESBA and the IAASB
Tasks of the FAOA
Licensing
Individuals and firms that provide statutory audit services require licence from the FAOA.
Oversight
All audit firms that provide audit or assurance services for public-interest entities, as well as audit firms that voluntarily submit to state oversight, are subject to oversight by the FAOA.
Enforcement
The FAOA ensures compliance with applicable law and, where necessary, enforces it by legal means. In this way, it reinforces the preventive effect of its oversight activities.
International Affairs
Audit oversight is regulated differently at national level, while capital, service, and goods markets operate globally. Close international cooperation is therefore crucial for effective oversight.
Jobs and careers
The FAOA offers attractive working conditions, exciting and varied tasks, and individual development opportunities in an open and collegial working environment.
