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The Board submitted a comment letter responding to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft, Proposed Narrow Scope Amendments to ISA 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements and ISA 260 (Revised), Communication with Those Charged with Governance. Read our response letter to learn more.      

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Exposure Draft on the proposed revisions to International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 570 (Revised 202X), Going Concern. The Exposure Draft aims to enhance an auditor’s work and reporting relating to an entity’s going concern. Submit your comments on the IAASB’s Exposure Draft by August 24, 2023, and provide a copy of your response to the AASB at [email protected].

The Board discussed comments received on its Exposure Draft, “CAS 500, Audit Evidence”, approved an exposure draft on Going Concern, and reviewed a draft response letter to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft, Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities. The Board also received an update on the results of its survey and reviewed a draft of its response letter to the IAASB’s Proposed Strategy and Work Plan. Read the Decision Summary for more details.

The Board discussed its 2023-2024 Annual Plan, 2022-2023 Performance Assessment, Emerging Issues, and the IAASB’s projects on Audit Evidence, Going Concern, Sustainability, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details. 

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements, of the Proposed International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE). The Exposure Draft aims to include certain group audits within the scope of the proposed ISA for LCE. Submit your comments on the IAASB’s Exposure Draft by May 2, 2023, and provide a copy of your response to the AASB at [email protected].

The Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada issued its final recommendations report. The recommendations aim to ensure Canadian accounting and auditing – and now sustainability reporting and assurance – standard setting continues to be independent and internationally recognized. A summary feedback statement will soon be issued, outlining the feedback the committee received during its consultation process.

Interested in how ISA 220 (Revised) and ISA 600 will affect group audits and quality management? The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued a fact sheet on the interactions between ISA 220 (Revised) on quality management at the engagement level, and ISA 600 on group audits. Read this fact sheet for support while planning your audits of financial statements.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements, of the Proposed International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE). The Exposure Draft aims to include certain group audits within the scope of the proposed ISA for LCE. Submit your comments on the IAASB’s Exposure Draft by May 2, 2023.

The AASB is seeking your input and help in responding to the IAASB’s Proposed Strategy and Work Plan for 2024-2027. The survey is designed to gather your input on which projects should be prioritized by the IAASB. Read the work plan and provide your input via our survey by March 31, 2023.

The AASB and the Canadian Actuarial Standards Board jointly issued a revised JPS to enhance communications between actuaries and auditors. The JPS will be appended to CAS 500, Audit Evidence.