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The AASB discussed the anticipated IAASB exposure draft of a proposed standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities and the way forward in Canada. The Board also reviewed a first draft of its 2021-2022 Annual Plan and discussed input received from stakeholders on its Draft 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

The AASB reviewed its performance assessments for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan and 2016-2021 Strategic Plan and continued discussions on a proposed exposure draft addressing conforming amendments to other Canadian standards as a result of CSQM 1. The Board also approved a project proposal to replace AuG-16, Compilation of a Financial Forecast or Projection with a Canadian Standard on Related Services.

We are pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members, and thank those retiring, to the Council and the AASB. See the appointments page for full details.

We are pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members, and thank those retiring, to the Council and the AASB. See the appointments page for full details.

AASOC is pleased to announce it has approved the appointment of Bob Bosshard, CPA, CA, ICD.D, as the new chair of the AASB. Bob will begin his three-year term as the AASB chair on July 1, 2021. Read more about his background and how it will serve the AASB as it navigates through this pivotal time.

The IAASB issued an Exposure Draft proposing conforming amendments to International standards to avoid inconsistencies with the new and revised quality management standards. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to respond to the IAASB with a copy to the AASB by May 24, 2021.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) issued an Exposure Draft proposing revisions to the definitions of “listed entity” and “public interest entity” in the Code. These revisions may have implications for International Standards on Auditing. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to respond to the IESBA with a copy to the AASB by May 3, 2021.

The Board discussed issues related to the IAASB’s project on Audit Evidence, Audits of Less Complex Entities, Group Audits, and Extended External Reporting. It received an update on internal activities and next steps to respond to the evolving needs of stakeholders for assurance on information beyond the financial statements. The Board also reviewed the assumptions and process for developing the 2021-2022 Annual Plan.

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) will issue its 2021-2022 Annual Plan on July 1, 2021 to align with the timing of its Draft Strategic Plan for 2022-2025, currently out for comment. Read this update to find out about the AASB activities for the next few months.

The Board discussed recent work performed by the Audits of Less Complex Entities Advisory Group and elements of a possible project proposal to revise or replace AuG-16, Compilation of a Financial Forecast or Projection. It also discussed its approach to issuing an exposure draft on conforming amendments to other Canadian standards as a result of its approval of CSQM 1.