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Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

About the AASB

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) establishes standards for assurance and related services engagements. We contribute to the development of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), which we adopt as Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs), by participating in consultations and activities of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) to ensure Canadian entities’ auditing needs are considered.

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AASB Decision Summary – December 2-3, 2024

At our December Board meeting, we discussed the IAASB’s projects on Fraud, Going Concern, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, and Technology Gap Analysis. We also covered Canadian projects on Sustainability Assurance and other emerging issues. Read the Decision Summary for more.

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January 21, 2025 AASB Decision Summary – January 21, 2025

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) discussed the IAASB’s topic on Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, the Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information, the AASB’s Annual and Strategic Plans, and the Performance Assessment Report. Read the decision summary for more.

December 2-3, 2024 AASB Decision Summary – December 2-3, 2024

The AASB discussed IAASB’s topics on Fraud, Going Concern, Integrated Project, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, Integrated Project , and Technology Gap Analysis. The Board also discussed Canadian projects on Sustainability Assurance and Emerging Issues . Read the decision summary for more.

September 10-11, 2024 AASB Decision Summary – September 10-11, 2024

The AASB discussed IAASB’s topics on Fraud, Going Concern, Integrated Project, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, Technology Position, Canadian projects on Audits of Less Complex Entities, and Sustainability Assurance, as well as the AASB’s Engagement Process and Strategic Plan.

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December 17, 2024 Volunteer Opportunity, News
Volunteer Opportunity – Audit Evidence and Risk Response Advisory Group

Help the AASB address issues and challenges related to modernizing several International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). We want to revise these standards to reflect how advancements in technology are affecting auditors’ work. Our new Audit Evidence and Risk Response Advisory Group will explore ISA 330, The Auditor's Responses to Assessed Risks; ISA 500, Audit Evidence; and ISA 520, Analytical Procedures. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting work! Apply by January 31, 2025.

October 10, 2024 Resource
What You Need to Know about Proposed Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) 4250, Compilation Engagements on Future-oriented Financial Information and Pro Forma

Short on time but want to know how this change impacts you as a practitioner, a user of FOFI or pro forma, management, or a staff member charged with governance? Read our educational guide for more details! 

July 10, 2024 News
Volunteer Opportunity – Auditing and Assurance Standards Board

Become a member of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. Contribute to Canadian standards, gain professional insights, and engage with a diverse community. Apply by September 13, 2024.