Resources

In October 2025, the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board held a Technology Quality Management roundtable in Toronto to discuss emerging technologies in audit and assurance engagements. Read the insights from the roundtable.

The AASB’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan is built on considering the changing environment and the diverse needs of our interested and affected parties. Our five strategic goals guide us in serving the public interest by setting high-quality standards and supporting their effective application to address the evolving needs of Canadian interested and affected parties. Read more.

The AASB is seeking your input and help in responding to the IAASB’s Proposed Strategy and Work Plan for 2024-2027. The survey is designed to gather your input on which projects should be prioritized by the IAASB. Read the work plan and provide your input via our survey by March 31, 2023.

The IAASB has issued several resources to assist practitioners in the first-time implementation of new and revised quality management standards. These include guides for ISQM 1, ISQM 2 and ISA 220 (Revised), and a definition of an engagement team fact sheet. Refer to the IAASB’s focus area web page for these and other resources.

Learn more about the IAASB’s new and revised quality management standards with two on-demand video panel discussions. The International Federation of Accountants created the video panel discussion to support implementation by small and medium-sized practices. The discussions aim to help practitioners design their systems of quality management as Canada adopts the International standards.

Learn how the AASB developed and approved its Strategic Plan 2022-2025 – including conclusions reached on the significant comments received.