CPAB has issued its Public Report for 2011. The report states that the inspection results are disappointing and demonstrate that greater focus is needed on execution, especially in higher-risk areas of the audit.

This article from The Globe and Mail provides an overview of the findings in the recently released CPAB report for 2011.

The debate over mandatory auditor rotation in the United States continues, as the PCAOB reopens its comment period on the matter.

Companies change auditors more frequently now than ever before. This article published in The CPA Journal looks to the research to examine the causes and impacts of auditor switching.

This January 2012 article from The CPA Journal focuses not so much on standards, but on what investors expect from the Standard Audit Report. It is an interesting assessment as it touches on both accounting and auditing issues and the manner in which the current report evolved, and how it might be improved.

Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

Your competitive advantage starts here! No matter what sector of business you’ve chosen as your focus, CGA-BC’s Professional Development seminars can help you take your career and your organization to new heights.

Which path should private companies choose: GAAP for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or International Financial Reporting Standards? While IFRS is the only option for publicly accountable enterprises… profit-oriented private companies can generally choose between GAAP for Private Enterprises or IFRS. Are you ready to choose?

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an update on a range of projects that collectively address issues highlighted by the current dislocation in credit markets, commonly referred to as the credit crisis.

Every company has unique circumstances that must be considered during the financial reporting process. To assist you with your transition to IFRS, the following illustrative financial statements are provided as examples of reporting under IFRS.