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COVID-19 continues to impact Canada and the world. We are each experiencing and navigating the challenges, and the standard-setting boards are no exception. We are reprioritizing work to adapt to our new environment, continuing to create helpful resources, and even launched a new online community platform to further pivot our operations to the digital environment.

The Board discussed considerations related to the IAASB’s draft project proposal for Audits of Less Complex Entities and Audit Evidence and issues related to the IAASB’s project on Extended External Reporting and Group Audits. It also discussed Canadian specific considerations related to adopting the new firm-level Quality Management standard. Read the full Decision Summary for details.

The IFRS Foundation Trustees have published a Consultation Paper to assess demand for global sustainability standards and, if the demand for a global approach is strong, assess the extent to which the Foundation might contribute to the development of such standards. Read the full Paper to find out more and submit your comments by December 31, 2020.

The Board submitted its comment letter responding to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft of ISA 600 (Revised), Special Considerations - Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the work of Component Auditors). Read the AASB’s full response.

The expectation gap between the public’s perception of the role of the auditor, the auditor’s current responsibilities, and how they may evolve are receiving heightened attention. Register for our new online community platform, Connect.FRASCanada.ca, to quickly and easily provide your input on this growing issue – as well as hear from others on these important topics.

Connect.FRASCanada.ca is our new online community platform. It’s an easy-to-use way to give your feedback on new or amended standards, take part in post-implementation reviews, or submit issues for discussion at a committee meeting.

The Board reviewed stakeholder feedback received on the AASB Exposure Draft – Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors) as well as a draft response letter to the IAASB Exposure Draft. It discussed issues related to the IAASB’s project on Quality Management at the Firm and Engagement Level and Extended External Reporting. The Board also reviewed a second draft of its 2022-2025 Draft Strategic Plan, which reflects the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the AASB’s strategic directions. Read the full Decision Summary for details.

The Board reviewed a draft response letter to IASB Exposure Draft, General Presentation and Disclosures. It also discussed the impact of COVID-19 on its Draft Strategic Plan and how to reflect this in the Plan. Read the full Decision Summary for details.

The Board continued discussions of its draft response letter on the IAASB Consultation Paper on Extended External Reporting. It also discussed its current planned activities for emerging technology, fraud and going concern, and the evolving assurance needs of stakeholders. Read the full Decision Summary for details.

The Board discussed issues related to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) projects on Audit Evidence, Audits of Less Complex Entities and Quality Management. It also continued discussions of its draft response letter to the IAASB Consultation Paper, Extended External Reporting (EER) Assurance. Read the full Decision Summary for details.