The ICMA Quality Assurance Board (QAB) is set to organise a virtual webinar on International Standard on Quality Management 2 (ISQM 2) on October 12, 2026. The session will focus on the standard’s requirements and practical application, including engagement quality reviews, documentation, implementation procedures, and strategies for effective rollout. Scheduled from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the webinar will be conducted through Zoom and is intended to provide participants with guidance on applying quality management requirements in professional practice.
ISQM 2 addresses the appointment and eligibility of engagement quality reviewers, along with the responsibilities associated with conducting and completing an engagement quality review. Such reviews form part of the broader quality management arrangements used by firms undertaking audits and other relevant engagements. The standard establishes requirements intended to support an objective evaluation of significant judgments made by engagement teams and the conclusions reached during an engagement. Understanding these requirements is important for firms seeking to maintain consistent review procedures and demonstrate compliance with applicable professional standards.
The webinar will cover the principal requirements of ISQM 2 and examine how they can be applied in practical working environments. The announced topics include engagement quality reviews, documentation, implementation, and strategies for rolling out the relevant procedures. Documentation is an important component of quality management because it records the work performed, the conclusions reached, and the basis for determining whether the review requirements have been met. A clear understanding of these processes can help professional firms establish procedures that align with the standard and support consistent execution.
Mohammed Ahsan, an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Managing Partner at Mohammed Ahsan & Co. Chartered Accountants and LeapWise Global Consulting LLP, will serve as the trainer. His role will be to lead the session on the standard’s requirements and practical implementation. The webinar announcement places particular emphasis on connecting the technical requirements of ISQM 2 with the procedures professionals may need to establish and follow in practice.
The programme will begin with a welcome address by Sajjad Ahmed, Fellow Cost and Management Accountant (FCMA) and Chairman of the Quality Assurance Board. Ghulam Mustafa Qazi, FCMA and Treasurer of the National Council, and Azeem Hussain Siddiqui, FCMA and Chairman of the National Continuing Professional Development Committee at ICMA, have been named as guests of honour. Their participation reflects the involvement of senior professional representatives in the programme.
Nowmitta Jahanzaib-FCMA, Joint Director of the Quality Assurance Board and Secretary of QAB, will moderate the session. The moderator’s role will be to guide the discussion and support the flow of the webinar. The programme brings together a trainer, professional representatives, and a session moderator to address a technical subject relevant to audit quality and professional practice. The organisers have announced the session as a virtual event, allowing registered participants to attend remotely through Zoom.
For accountants, auditors, and professionals involved in quality management, ISQM 2 is relevant to understanding how engagement quality reviews should be planned, performed, and documented. Effective application requires more than familiarity with the wording of the standard; firms also need procedures that clarify reviewer eligibility, responsibilities, review completion, and documentation requirements. The webinar’s focus on practical implementation and rollout strategies is intended to address these operational considerations. The announcement does not specify whether the session will include a certificate, continuing professional development credit hours, or a recording for later viewing.
The ICMA Quality Assurance Board webinar will take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM via Zoom. Interested participants can register through the link provided by the organisers: https://bit.ly/4d3Ip5I. The session will offer an opportunity to examine ISQM 2 requirements and discuss the practical processes involved in implementing engagement quality reviews and maintaining appropriate documentation.
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