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As the pace of progress in sustainability disclosures continues to accelerate, the Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) and Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council (AASOC) mutually approved the formation of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB). Read the media release to learn more about what this means for Canada.

As the second year of the pandemic continued, the AASB forged ahead with its standard setting initiatives. The Board’s dedication to standard-setting and serving the public interest was demonstrated through its robust performance and achievement of this year’s Annual Plan. Read about the AASB’s 2021-2022 activities and accomplishments in this year’s Annual Report.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standard Board (IAASB) issued non-authoritative guidance, The Fraud Lens – Interactions Between ISA 240 and Other ISAs. This guidance illustrates the relationship between International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 240, The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements, and other ISAs when planning and performing an audit engagement and reporting thereon.

Read this non-authoritative guidance for full details

The Board discussed issues related to the IAASB’s proposed International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 500, Audit Evidence. It also reviewed the first draft of the Exposure Draft on Joint Policy Statement with Auditors and Actuaries and discussed other issues.

At the March 7-8, 2022, Board meeting, the AASB approved CAS 600, Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors), subject to the PIOB’s due process approval. The PIOB has now confirmed due process for ISA 600 (revised) and the IAASB has released ISA 600 (revised). CAS 600 will become effective for audits of group financial statements for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2023. CAS 600 is anticipated to be issued in the Handbook in August 2022.

The AASB approved Quality Management – Conforming Amendments and CAS 600, Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (including the work of Component Auditors) and the related conforming amendments. The Board also provided IAASB members with input from Canada on issues related to Audit Evidence, Fraud, Going Concern, and Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity. The Board approved its 2022-2023 Annual Plan and its 2021-2022 Performance Assessment. Read the summary for more details!

AASOC is pleased to announce new members, re-appointed members, and thank those who are retiring. Read the appointments page for full details.

AASOC is pleased to announce new members, re-appointed members, and thank those who are retiring. Read the appointments page for full details.

Watch our easy-to-understand video on the global and local initiatives happening in sustainability reporting standards – including the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada’s initiative and recommendation to establish a Canadian sustainability standards board – and what this means for Canada.  

As we enter a busy time of year for our stakeholders, we want to highlight the importance of consultations being led by the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting (IRCSS) in Canada. Read the joint statement from our Board Chairs to find out how you can contribute to the future of standard setting in Canada.