Background:
In 2005, the professional process was promulgated. This was drafted by VAA and its member organizations, and approved by the MOF with experience
reference from countries in the region, in particular with technical assistance from experts of EC in the years 1996-2000. The process stipulated regular
monitoring of the procedures adhered to by certified auditors and accountants yearly, and publication of a yearly list of firms and individuals that are able to
undertake accounting and auditing work is published.
Prior to 2007, quality assurance and quality control were the responsibility of the State, specifically the Ministry of Finance, which would:
• Directly promulgate, or submit to the Government to promulgate, accounting and auditing policies and regimes;
• Organize the editing and promulgation of accounting and auditing standards; and
• Organize the checking and inspection processes and directly control accounting and auditing operations.
In 2007, the Accounting Practice Management Unit was established directly under the Central Office of VAA. The Unit has in its remit the registration and
monitoring of both practicing firms and individuals. The unit receives the cooperation and support from firms, universities and the MoF. In 2009 the Sample
Auditing Program, the Quality Control Process and Occupational Ethics Standards were issued.
In 2010, research was conducted on accounting service procedures, accounting service quality controls and evaluation procedures. Based on this, a framework
for a system was developed and guidance relating to accounting service supply, collection of accounts and records and quality control was drafted. The
processes are being applied in practice to assess their efficiency.
The Independent Audit Law No. 67/2011/QH12 promulgated on 29 March 2011 by the National Assembly of Vietnam shall come into effect from 01 January
2012. VAA will be initiating a review of the existing professional process in order to bring it in line with the law