November 23, 2023
Quality management is the act of overseeing all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of excellence. Read about the new Canadian quality management standards and tools to stay ahead.
November 23, 2023
Quality management is the act of overseeing all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of excellence. Read about the new Canadian quality management standards and tools to stay ahead.
June 16, 2023
The IAASB and AASB have proposed robust changes to going concern standards, including a more vigorous risk assessment and more transparent audit communication. Stay prepared with this blog.
Learn about the temporary WebTrust Seal for qualified reports related to events of an uncontrolled nature (force majeure).
The joint policy statement (JPS) between auditors and actuaries has been updated. Read this updated guide for practical guidance on how auditors and actuaries can work together effectively to complete their respective engagements.
March 29, 2023
Learn about some of the analytics and visualization tools available in the market and what CPAs should consider in the selection process.
February 9, 2023
Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) 4200, Compilation Engagements became effective for compiled financial information for periods ending on or after December 14, 2021. Read on for observations about implementation lessons learned so far.
A new joint policy statement between auditors and actuaries is effective for communications initiated on or after March 31, 2023. Read this alert to learn more about the changes.
January 25, 2023
In a world overloaded with data and evolving stakeholder expectations and requirements, new types of assurance engagements and assurance providers are emerging to enhance confidence in different types of information. Keep reading to learn more.
This event has multiple dates and locations. See event details for more information.
Join members of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s Audit Evidence Advisory Group, who will discuss the major changes being proposed to CAS 500, Audit Evidence.
November 14, 2022
CPA Canada continues to communicate about topics of importance in the emerging crypto-asset industry, in support of high-quality audits. Read this blog to learn about our latest topic on auditing mining revenue.
Read this FAQ to learn about considerations when auditing crypto-asset mining revenue and check out the illustrative examples included in the appendix.
October 11, 2022
Learn about recent global and Canadian developments in sustainability reporting and assurance and the implications for CPAs in public practice, and for their clients.
New quality management standards, both at the firm and engagement levels, could impact all practitioners. Our free guidance materials will help you implement these changes and advise your teams on the desired outcomes.
This is your source for tools and resources to promote awareness, understanding and effective implementation of data analytics in audit.
September 2, 2022
Organizations increasingly rely on IT for internal operations and when engaging with external service providers. Keep reading to learn about auditors’ responsibilities related to their client’s IT environment and the related general information technology controls.
August 5, 2022
Under the revised group audit standard, the approach to planning and performing a group audit has evolved. Learn more about these changes and what tools are available to help practitioners implement the revised standard.
June 21, 2022
Learn about the role of the assurance profession in the rapidly growing and evolving sustainable debt market.
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Join us for this live discussion with practitioners who will share their experiences to-date in developing a system of quality management and applying the requirements of the new quality management standards.
This event has multiple dates and locations. See event details for more information.
Join us for this webinar featuring presentations from a public company audit regulator, an international standard setter and an audit practitioner on the use of technology in the audit, followed by a live Q&A session.
May 16, 2022
New and revised quality management standards are coming into effect soon. Are you ready?
The issuance of the quality management conforming amendments completes a multi-year project to improve the practitioner’s management of risk and quality on engagements. The quality standards take effect beginning December 2022. Are you ready?
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Join us for this webinar to hear a representative from the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) and practitioners from BDO share key revisions and enhancements to revised CAS 315, as well as tips for implementation.
April 14, 2022
Continuous technological developments are creating risks and opportunities for the audit profession today and into the future. Read this blog for updates on recent activities and to access our suite of helpful resources.
Learn about the components of a system of quality management, what this means for your firm and steps to take to implement the new Canadian Standards on Quality Management.
Help your audit clients understand the key changes in the new risk identification and assessment standard and how these changes affect them.
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Listen to this webinar to hear representatives from the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) and the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) share their perspectives on the auditor’s responsibilities related to fraud in an audit.
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The Canadian legalization of recreational cannabis production and consumption has created many opportunities and challenges for CPAs. Equip yourself with the right skills and knowledge to play an active role in this emerging industry.
March 14, 2022
Learn about recent developments in sustainability reporting and assurance and their impact on the Canadian assurance profession.
CPA Canada has compiled an inventory of useful external resources to help you understand and apply the new and revised auditor reporting standards.
February 4, 2022
With increased incidence of fraud amidst today’s environment, does the auditor’s role related to fraud detection need to evolve? Discover revisions being considered to the auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud and what resources are available.
CAS 315 has been significantly revised to promote a more effective risk identification and assessment. Learn about the changes to the standard and understand how these will impact your audit engagements.
January 18, 2022
Now is the time. Learn about significant revisions to Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 315 that promote a more effective risk identification and assessment – your audit depends on it.
Read this comparative summary to obtain a basis for discussions to help clients and potential clients decide what type of compliance engagement is likely to best meet their needs.
November 10, 2021
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) has issued a discussion paper. Learn more about the options being considered.
October 19, 2021
New to using ATT in audits? Wondering how to use ATT appropriately for risk assessment, audit procedures or what to document? Find a summary of recent Canadian and International resources here.
September 15, 2021
In a data- and technology-driven economy, the evolving expectations of stakeholders will dramatically reshape the services CPA auditors are expected to provide. Read on to explore further and learn about upcoming discussions at the symposium.
On-Demand Event
Mary Grace Davenport and Michael Paterson of PwC speak about the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI), including how it works, the impact of AI on the audit and role of the auditor, and future opportunities.
Climate change is increasingly front of mind for investors and other stakeholders as its effects are increasingly visible. This alert assists auditors in understanding considerations of climate-related risks in an audit of financial statements.
June 17, 2021
Our roadmap tool can help practitioners identify which standard(s) to use when providing services in accordance with the CPA Canada Handbook — Assurance. This page provides helpful information for using the tool.
This event has multiple dates and locations. See event details for more information.
Learn about the new suite of quality management standards. Listen as the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) shares highlights of the new standards as well as considerations for small firms as you prepare for implementation.
Optimize your work as a public practitioner. Explore the latest trends in practice management, advisory services, compilations, tax, technology and more. Offered for free in partnership with Intuit, Sage, and Wolters Kluwer.
Download our handy guide for a summary of CPA Canada's audit and assurance resources, including alerts, briefings, implementation tools, guides and webinars. This non-authoritative guidance covers topics including auditing and assurance standards and audit data analytics.
This practitioner alert raises awareness about the new Canadian standards on quality management. Learn about this new suite of standards comprising CSQM 1, CSQM 2, and CAS 220, and how they impact you.
Learn about changes to your responsibilities for quality management related to this new suite of Canadian standards comprising CSQM 1, CSQM 2, and CAS 220.
May 17, 2021
New quality management standards prioritize proactive management or mitigation of risks at the firm and engagement levels. Learn how these new standards promote a consistent, high-quality performance by practitioners.
Take advantage of this effective resource which provides guidance, templates, and useful links for practitioners in the areas of practice management, advisory, compilations, and tax.
December 3, 2020
Learn how the receipt of government assistance by your clients may impact your engagements this year. This blog shares important reminders and considerations for auditors whose clients have been impacted by these new programs.
October 19, 2020
For many auditors, using automation and analytics is a first step in their digital journey towards an AI-enabled audit. Below are some ways you can get started with using these technologies and more.
September 29, 2020
The revised standard, CAS 540, includes several changes that auditors will need to understand and implement. Josee Delli Colli, CPA, CA, of Richter, discusses how they are implementing these changes during a pandemic, including where scalability may arise.