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Audit Evidence

The AASB submitted a response to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft – “ISA 500, Audit Evidence”

The IAASB is deliberating feedback on its Exposure Draft – “ISA 500, Audit Evidence” and the AASB is forming Canadian views on key issues identified

AASB Response

Fraud

The AASB submitted a response to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft – “ISA 240, The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements”

The IAASB is deliberating feedback on its Exposure Draft – “ISA 240, The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements” and the AASB is forming Canadian views on key issues identified

AASB Response

Going Concern

The AASB submitted a response to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft – “ISA 570, Going concern”

The IAASB is deliberating feedback on its Exposure Draft – “ISA 570, Going Concern” and the AASB is forming Canadian views on key issues identified

AASB Response

Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity

The AASB submitted a response to the IAASB’s Track 2 Exposure Draft – “Proposed Narrow Scope Amendments to ISQMs, ISAs, and International Standard on Review Engagements 2400 (Revised), Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements”

The AASB is deliberating feedback on its Track 2 Exposure Draft

The IAASB is deliberating feedback on its Track 2 Exposure Draft

AASB Response

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News

June 26, 2024 Document for Comment

ISC Exposure Draft – Proposed Revisions Relating to Definitions of Public Interest Entity and Listed Entity in Canadian Independence Standards

The Independence Standing Committee’s (ISC) Exposure Draft outlines its proposals to revise the definition of “public interest entity” (PIE) in the Canadian Independence Standards (CIS), to align more closely with the IESBA Code. Final changes to the CIS may impact our Listed Entity and PIE project. Respond directly to the ISC by September 30, 2024, and have your say.

May 14, 2024 Meeting Summary, Webpage

AASB Decision Summary – May 14, 2024

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.

April 17, 2024 Document for Comment

AASB Consultation Paper – 2026-2029 Strategic Plan

The AASB wants your input on its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan! Complete our survey by June 28, 2024, to provide your views on whether our goals are responsive to the changing environment. Weigh in on what areas will significantly influence the audit and assurance landscape over the next five years and help us set the direction of our work.