Reporting implications of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS): 2nd edition
The purpose of this publication is to promote consistency in the form and content of practitioners' reports by providing guidance with respect to commonly occurring circumstances. This guide does not amend or override auditing or review standards, the texts of which alone are authoritative, nor does it necessarily address all audit reporting changes resulting from the Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS).
Reporting Implications of Canadian Auditing Standards has been developed by the Task Force on Audit Reporting Implications of the New Canadian Auditing Standards. The material in this guide represents the views of the task force.
Guide format:
- a series of issues presented in Q&A format
- illustrative reports
These are designed to help you understand and apply requirements and supporting guidance issued by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) relating to reporting.
What's new in the 2nd edition:
- Chapter 7, Transition to a New Financial Reporting Framework
- Chapter 8, Summary Financial Statements
- editorial edits for consistency among chapters
Related Topics
- CSRE 2400, Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements
- CAS 570, Going Concern
- CAS 600, Special Considerations — Audits of Group Financial Statements (including the Work of Component Auditors)
- CAS 700, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements
- CAS 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor's Report
- CAS 705, Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor's Report
- CAS 720, The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Other Information in Documents Containing Audited Financial Statements