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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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March 26, 2021

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – March 26, 2021

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed the 2022+ Strategic Plan, the PSA Discussion Group, and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

March 25, 2021

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – March 25, 2021

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed the Employee Benefits project and the approval of the related exposure draft. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

March 18, 2021

News

Appointments – AASOC and the AASB

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.

March 18, 2021

News

Appointments – AASOC and the AASB

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.

March 17, 2021

News

Media Release – New Chair Appointed to the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

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.

March 15, 2021

Document for Comment

AcSB Exposure Draft – Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities

The AcSB has issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by June 30, 2021.

March 15, 2021

News

Appointments – AcSOC, the AcSB and PSAB

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

March 15, 2021

News

Appointments – AcSOC, the AcSB and PSAB

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

March 11, 2021

News

Webinar – Exploring PSAB’s Exposure Draft, “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202”

Learn more about key proposals in PSAB’s Exposure Draft “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202.” Watch the recorded English webinar or tune in live on March 31, 2021 for the French webinar. 

March 9, 2021

International Activity

IAASB Exposure Draft – Conforming and Consequential Amendments to the IAASB’s Other Standards as a Result of the New and Revised Quality Management Standards

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.