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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.

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.

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.

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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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Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council met on June 13, 2024, to discuss the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s activities and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

The AASB discussed the IAASB’s topics: Going Concern, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track 2, Sustainability Assurance, and Technology Position. It discussed Canadian topics: Audits of Less Complex Entities and Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information. Read the decision summary for full details.

The AASB has provided information on its decision to not adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities. Read further to learn the reasons behind this decision and what the AASB is doing now.

The AASB reviewed feedback on the Exposure Draft of CAS 240, The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements, and its response to the IAASB’s proposed ISA 240. The AASB also discussed the Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information and Pro Forma project. Read the decision summary for more.