This guide provides non-authoritative guidance on applying the redrafted ISQC 1, which requires firms to establish systems of quality control in compliance with the standard by December 15, 2009. It is not to be used as a substitute for reading ISQC 1, but as a supplement to help practitioners understand and consistently implement this standard within their firms when developing a system of quality control for audits and reviews of financial information, and other assurance and related service engagements.

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IFAC's Small and Medium Practices (SMP) Committee commissioned this guide, the first in a series of implementation guides, to assist SMPs and other auditors of small and medium entities (SMEs) in applying International Standards on Auditing to the audit of SMEs. The guide provides a detailed analysis of the standards and their requirements in the context of an SME audit.

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