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Assurance Implications of the Changeover to IFRSs (2nd edition) February 4, 2010. This publication provides guidance to auditors dealing with auditing and assurance matters arising from the changeover from existing Canadian GAAP to IFRSs. AASB January 18-19, 2010 Decision Summary January 27, 2010. An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting. New Quality Control Standard in effect December 15, 2009 December 15, 2009. The new Canadian quality control standard for firms, also known as CSQC 1, applies to all firms performing assurance engagements and is effective December 15, 2009. AASB November 30-December 1, 2009 Decision Summary December 8, 2009. An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting. Request for Input on IAASB Consultation Paper October 22, 2009. The AASB urges Canadian stakeholders to provide input to the IAASB Consultation Paper on ISAE 3410, "Assurance on Greenhouse Gas Statement." The comment period ends January 31, 2010. Request for Input on IAASB Consultation Paper October 20, 2009. The AASB urges Canadian stakeholders to provide input to the IAASB Consultation Paper on Auditing Complex Financial Instruments. The comment period ends December 15, 2009. AASB October 13, 2009 Decision Summary October 19, 2009. An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting. AASOC Public Report for the period ending June 30, 2009 October 14, 2009 The AASOC reports on its activities for the period April 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Webinar — Implementing Canadian Auditing Standards in Your Firm October 14, 2009. Take part in a free webinar on Thursday, October 29 at 12:30 PM ET that is a must for every practitioner wanting to kick start the CAS transition process. This webinar will cover key steps to getting started, things you should discuss this season with your audit clients and how to leverage this year's audits to save time next year. Guide to New CASs in Canada October 9, 2009. The latest version of the CICA's Guide to New CAS in Canada is now available. This useful resource highlights areas of similarity and difference between the CASs and existing Canadian standards. Bases for Conclusions September 30, 2009. Bases for Conclusions related to Canadian Auditing Standards and the Canadian Standard on Quality Control are now available. These documents provide information on how the AASB dealt with significant matters raised during the Exposure Draft process and link to corresponding documents developed by IAASB staff. Reporting on Financial Statements under Canadian Auditing Standards September 25, 2009. This explanatory memorandum is designed to help stakeholders understand the decision-making process followed by the auditor when reporting on financial statements, and the form of the auditor’s report, under Canadian Auditing Standards. AASB September 14-15, 2009 Decision Summary September 21, 2009. An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting. Risk Alert, September 2009 September 17, 2009. This Risk Alert highlights quality control matters for firms to consider in the transition period between the effective date of CSQC 1 (December 15, 2009) and the effective date of the Canadian Auditing Standards (for financial statements periods ending on or after December 14, 2010). Consultation Paper on Review Engagements September 2, 2009. This consultation paper is designed to assist the AASB to understand how the existing review engagement standards are being used in practice and what improvements practitioners would like to see to these standards. Comments are requested by October 30, 2009. Practice Advice, September 2009 September 1, 2009. This issue includes articles on compilation engagements, review engagement standards, and the availability of Canadian Auditing Standards. Practice Advice is a non-authoritative bulletin written for CAs who provide mainly review and compilation services. AASB Annual Report 2008-2009 August 10, 2009. The AASB reports on their activities, highlighting the proposed new strategic direction for standard setting in Canada. Archived News |