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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.

 
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.

 
 
 
 
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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May 4, 2022

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes – June 28-29, 2021

The Council met on June 28-29, 2021, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

May 4, 2022

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2021

The Council met on September 28, 2021, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

April 29, 2022

News

AcSB 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Feedback Statement

Learn how the AcSB developed and approved its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan – including conclusions reached on the significant comments received during our consultation process.

April 26, 2022

News

Update: AASB approves revised CAS 600, Special Considerations - Audits of Group Financial Statements

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.

April 21, 2022

News

PSAB’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

The Board released its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan after extensive consultation with stakeholders. Read this document for the key strategic objectives that will guide PSAB over the next five years.

April 21, 2022

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – March 30-31, 2022

The Board discussed the Government Not-for-Profit Strategy, 2022-2027 Draft Strategic Plan, Conceptual Framework, PSAB project consultation and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

April 21, 2022

News, Resource, Other

PSAB’s 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan Feedback Statement

The Board released its Feedback Statement for the Draft 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Consultation Paper, which provides an overview of key feedback received by stakeholders and how PSAB responded.

April 19, 2022

News

2021-2022 PSAB Annual Reporting – Laying the Groundwork

PSAB worked on multiple key projects and strategies in 2021-2022, while meeting the needs of stakeholders and responding effectively to challenges. Read about the Board’s 2021-2022 activities and accomplishments in this year’s Annual Report.

April 14, 2022

News

PSAB 2022-2023 Annual Plan

This Annual Plan sets out the Board’s key activities and project milestones in 2022-2023. Read the plan for details of how PSAB will work with its stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Strategic Plan.

April 14, 2022

Resource, In Brief

In Brief – AcSB Exposure Draft – Customer’s Accounting for Cloud Computing Arrangements

Read our In Brief for an overview of Exposure Draft, Customer’s Accounting for Cloud Computing Arrangements. The proposals aim to simplify the accounting for cloud computing arrangements while ensuring entities can provide relevant information to their users. Share your feedback by attending our virtual roundtable on June 1 or June 7, and by submitting a comment by June 20, 2022.