Accounting and Assurance Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis

Soon after this crisis broke out in Canada, there been a lot of talk about the accounting and assurance implications of the COVID-19.  These include financial reporting considerations such as subsequent events and going concern notes, disclosure of risks from financial instrument, as well as measurement of financial and non-financial assets.  The impact is not … Continue reading “Accounting and Assurance Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis”


CPA Canada Quality Assurance Manual Updated for CSRE 2400

CPA Canada has released the 9th update to its Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) publication which is a package of materials, templates and worksheets designed to help firms comply with Canadian quality control standards. The most significant aspect of this update is the inclusion of material that addresses the new review engagement standard, CSRE 2400.  As … Continue reading “CPA Canada Quality Assurance Manual Updated for CSRE 2400”


Reporting Implications of the Canadian Standard on Review Engagements

CPA Canada has released their Reporting Implications of the Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE 2400) guide.  This extensive guide provides a series of issues presented in Q&A format and includes over 20 illustrative Independent Practitioners’ Review Engagement Reports for CSRE 2400.  This will likely be a valuable resource for your firm during the transition to the new review … Continue reading “Reporting Implications of the Canadian Standard on Review Engagements”