Enhancing audit quality

Force majeure considerations

Learn about the temporary WebTrust Seal for qualified reports related to events of an uncontrolled nature (force majeure).

Updated guide: Auditors, actuaries and actuarily determined amounts

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.

Data analytics and visualizations tools: A primer for your digital audit transformation

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.

The New Compilation Engagements Standard – How are you managing?

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.

Audit and assurance alert: Auditors and actuaries, a new joint policy statement

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.

Research on the future of assurance services

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.

Practitioner’s pulse (December 2022): Proposed Changes to the Audit Evidence Standard

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.

Crypto-asset mining: An overview and auditor considerations

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.

Viewpoints (Auditing crypto-assets): Auditing mining revenue of entities engaged in crypto-asset mining

Read this FAQ to learn about considerations when auditing crypto-asset mining revenue and check out the illustrative examples included in the appendix.

Sustainability standards developments and their implications for CPAs

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.