It does this by providing the detailed scrutiny and due diligence to the proposed changes to ACCA’s rules, regulations and the code of ethics and conduct. It is also responsible for advising the Regulatory Board on the arrangements for ensuring that the standards remain fit for purpose and are effectively promulgated to the membership and other stakeholders.

The Chair is appointed by the Regulatory Board and is drawn from its membership. However, the other members are separate to the Regulatory Board to enable the Board to take a more detached view of the work of the Standards Board.

  • Terms of Reference
    1. To provide the detailed scrutiny and due diligence to the proposed changes to ACCA's rules, regulations and code of ethics and conduct.
    2. To make recommendations to the Regulatory Board for changes to ACCA's Rulebook concerning ACCA's rules, regulations and code of ethics and conduct. 
    3. To monitor ACCA's arrangements to ensure that the Rulebook is at all times available and that changes to it are highlighted and brought to the attention of students/members/firms or anyone who agrees to be bound by it.
    4. To report back to the Regulatory Board on matters which the Board has considered.
  • Dates of meetings

    13 November 2024

    20 February 2025

    1 May 2025

    4 September 2025

    3 November 2025