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Volunteer Opportunity – IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group

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Want to help shape the future of global accounting standards? Join the AcSB’s IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group to connect with financial reporting experts, stay ahead of emerging issues, share your expertise, and help inform standard setting in Canada and beyond. Apply by October 30, 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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AASB Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response”

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Don't miss the opportunity to shape Canadian auditing standards. The AASB is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, CAS 500, Audit Evidence, and CAS 520, Analytical Procedures. This is your opportunity to share your perspective and ensure it is reflected in the final standards. Submit your comments by November 2, 2026.

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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.

March 9, 2021

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – March 9, 2021

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed the International Strategy project and updates to the GAAP hierarchy. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

March 8, 2021

International Activity

IESBA Exposure Draft – Proposed Revisions to the Definitions of Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity in the Code

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.

March 8, 2021

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – February 24, 2021

The Board discussed Business Combinations Under Common Control, COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions, Crypto-Assets, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

March 8-9, 2021

Meeting Summary

AASB Decision Summary – March 8-9, 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.