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AASB Virtual Roundtable – Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response”

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Are the proposed changes practical and effective? Join an upcoming AASB roundtable to discuss the Exposure Draft, Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs) for Audit Evidence and Risk Response. Your feedback on the proposed changes to CAS 330, CAS 500, and CAS 520 will help inform standards that work for Canadians. Register for the English session on October 7, 2026, or the French session on October 13, 2026.

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AcSB Virtual Roundtable – Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations”

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How should not-for-profit organizations report their relationships with controlled and related entities? Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion on its Consultation Paper, Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations. Gain insight into the proposed changes, discuss potential impacts on not-for-profit organizations, and share your perspective directly with the Board. Participate in the French session on October 28, 2026, or the English session on October 29, 2026.

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PSAB Survey: 2027-2032 Draft Strategic Plan

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The future of public sector financial reporting starts with your input. Review PSAB's Draft Strategic Plan and share your views on proposed strategies to advance high-quality accounting standards, strengthen relationships with interested and affected parties and standard setters, and support forward-looking reporting. Complete our survey by October 15, 2026.

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February 22, 2023

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – February 22, 2023

The Board discussed the creation of the Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG), the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), and the Financial Statement Presentation Standard (“Reporting Model”). Read the Decision Summary for full details.

February 16, 2023

News, Article, Resource

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Leadership Meet with Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) in Toronto

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) welcomed International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Chair, Andreas Barckow, and Vice-Chair, Linda Mezon-Hutter, to its February 15, 2023 board meeting in Toronto.

February 15, 2023

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes – September 26, 2022

The Council met on September 26, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

February 15, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSB Decision Summary – February 15, 2023

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Scaling the Standards, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

February 14, 2023

Resource, International Activity

Quality Management and Group Audits Highlighting Certain Aspects of Interaction between ISA 220 Revised and ISA 600

Interested in how ISA 220 (Revised) and ISA 600 will affect group audits and quality management? The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued a fact sheet on the interactions between ISA 220 (Revised) on quality management at the engagement level, and ISA 600 on group audits. Read this fact sheet for support while planning your audits of financial statements.

February 9, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSOC Meeting Minutes – February 17-18, 2022

The Council met on February 17-18, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

February 9, 2023

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes - June 27-28, 2022

The Council met on June 27-28, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

February 9, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSOC Meeting Minutes – June 2-3, 2022

The Council met on June 2-3, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

February 7, 2023

International Activity

IAASB Issues Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements of the ISA of Less Complex Entities

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements, of the Proposed International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE). The Exposure Draft aims to include certain group audits within the scope of the proposed ISA for LCE. Submit your comments on the IAASB’s Exposure Draft by May 2, 2023.

February 7, 2023

International Activity, Resource, Article

Survey: Prioritizing Projects in the IAASB’s Work Plan for 2024-2027

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.