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The Council met on September 30, 2020 to receive an update on the Board’s activities. Read the full report for more information.

The Council met on June 22-23, 2020 to receive an update on the Board’s draft Strategic Plan as well as the Board’s 2019-2020 Performance Report. Read the full report for more information.

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.

Our new due process manual provides a clear explanation of our standard-setting due process activities and includes details of how you can participate in the process. We use plain language, and simplified content, to ensure the rigorous set of procedures we undertake to set standards is easy for you to understand. Visit the Due Process page to learn more.

The Council met to receive an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the Board’s activities. The Council also discussed and concluded that the Board followed due process with proper regard for the public interest in developing and approving AuG-50.  Read the full report for more information.

During a virtual meeting, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB and other related matters. The Council also received an update on the activities of its Performance Review Committee. Read the full report for more information.

This year, our focus was on evolving the role of the Council to become more strategic, improving our nominations and governance procedures and enhancing our performance review process. Read about the work we did over the past year and our oversight of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

We are pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members, and thank those retiring, to both the Council and the AASB. See the appointments page for full details.

At its public meeting in Toronto, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB and other related matters. The Council also received an update on the activities of its Performance Review Committee, as well as the Independence Standing Committee. Read the full report for more information.

During a conference call, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB and other related matters. The Council also received an update on the Independence Standing Committee. Read the full report for more information.