Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council
Established in 2024, the Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council (the Oversight Council) is an independent, volunteer body dedicated to serving the public interest.
The Oversight Council oversees and provides input into the activities of four standard-setting boards:
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Standardsco, a newly established federal not-for-profit corporation, has been formed in response to the recommendations of the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada. The Standardsco Search Committee is currently seeking qualified individuals to join our Inaugural Board of Directors, including the pivotal role of Chair. In partnership with the leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson, the Standardsco Search Committee encourages interested candidates to apply promptly.
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 Accounting Standards Oversight Council met on June 4, 2024, to discuss the Public Sector Accounting Board's and Accounting Standards Board's activities and related matters. Read the full report for more information.
Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council met on April 9, 2024, to discuss the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s activities and related matters. Read the full report for more information.
The CSSB serves the public interest by establishing high-quality sustainability disclosure standards to ensure clear, consistent, and comparable reporting. The Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a new, permanent Chair of the CSSB. In partnership with the leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson, we invite interested individuals to apply promptly.
The CSSB announces a transition in its leadership. Charles-Antoine St-Jean is transitioning from his position as Chair. Bruce Marchand will be interim Chair.