ISA (NZ) 501

Audit Evidence – Specific Considerations for Selected Items

Deals with specific considerations by the auditor in obtaining sufficient appropriate audit evidence in accordance with ISA (NZ) 330, ISA (NZ) 500 and other relevant ISAs (NZ), with respect to certain aspects of inventory, litigation and claims involving the entity, and segment information in an audit of financial statements.


Applicable for audits of financial statements for periods as indicated. Also applies to subsequent annual reporting periods until that standard is superseded by a new/amended/revised standard. Versions prior to the Previous version below will have been archived. 

  • ISA (NZ) 501 – Periods beginning on or after 15 Dec 2023

    Date of issue: Jul 2011

    Date compiled to: Jun 2023

Previous version

  • ISA (NZ) 501 – Periods beginning on or after 15 Dec 2021 (early adoption permitted)

    Date of issue: Jul 2011

    Date compiled: Jun 2021