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Regulatory Endorsement of International Auditing Standards. November 17, 2009. Canadian Public Accountability Board “CPAB”. National regulator established in 2003 Provides independent oversight for auditors of public companies
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Regulatory Endorsement of International Auditing Standards November 17, 2009
Canadian Public Accountability Board “CPAB” • National regulator established in 2003 • Provides independent oversight for auditors of public companies • Core activity is performing inspections of registered auditing firms • Critical focus area in performing inspections is to assess performance of audits in accordance with professional standards • We do NOT set audit standards but do provide input to the standard setting process
Transition to International Auditing Standards • Why did Canada decide to adopt ISAs? • When will Canada transition to ISAs? • What input has CPAB provided to Canada’s ISA transition? • What are the concerns re ISA adoption and implementation in Canada? • How will CPAB provide input to IAASB on implementation of the ISAs?