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AASB

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

About the AASB

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) establishes standards for assurance and related services engagements. We contribute to the development of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), which we adopt as Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs), by participating in consultations and activities of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) to ensure Canadian entities’ auditing needs are considered.

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Volunteer Opportunity – Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

Apply to be a new member of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board! Contribute to Canadian standards, gain professional insights, and connect with a diverse community of experts. Submit your application by September 13, 2024.

Sustainability Assurance

Sustainability/ESG reporting has quickly become a matter of global importance. Globally, organizations are shifting from voluntary reporting to reporting in accordance with requirements mandated by jurisdictions. As organizations expand their reporting on sustainability matters, interested and affected parties are increasingly demanding assurance on this information. Learn about the AASB’s activities to support assurance in this area.

Meeting & event summaries

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June 10-11, 2024 AASB Decision Summary – June 10-11, 2024

The AASB discussed the IAASB’s topics: Going Concern, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track 2, Sustainability Assurance, and Technology Position. It discussed Canadian topics: Audits of Less Complex Entities and Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information. Read the decision summary for full details.

May 14, 2024 AASB Decision Summary – May 14, 2024

The AASB reviewed feedback on the Exposure Draft of CAS 240, The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements, and its response to the IAASB’s proposed ISA 240. The AASB also discussed the Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information and Pro Forma project. Read the decision summary for more.

April 8, 2024 AASB Decision Summary – March 11-12, 2024

The AASB discussed Going Concern, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, Integrated Project, Technology Position, Audits of Less Complex Entities, Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information, Sustainability Assurance, and more. Read the decision summary for full details.

News

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July 10, 2024 News
Volunteer Opportunity – Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

Become a member of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. Contribute to Canadian standards, gain professional insights, and engage with a diverse community. Apply by September 13, 2024.

June 26, 2024 Document for Comment
ISC Exposure Draft – Proposed Revisions Relating to Definitions of Public Interest Entity and Listed Entity in Canadian Independence Standards

The Independence Standing Committee’s (ISC) Exposure Draft outlines its proposals to revise the definition of “public interest entity” (PIE) in the Canadian Independence Standards (CIS), to align more closely with the IESBA Code. Final changes to the CIS may impact our Listed Entity and PIE project. Respond directly to the ISC by September 30, 2024, and have your say.

May 27, 2024 News, Article
Canada’s Decision to Not Adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities

The AASB has provided information on its decision to not adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities. Read further to learn the reasons behind this decision and what the AASB is doing now.