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This section contains the latest news and events from the AUASB, information of relevance to the media, including media releases, media contact details, speeches and newsletters.

For older news please refer to the archive section.

26 Feb. 2010

International Update

The seventh edition of the AUASB International Update is now available.... Read more

9 Feb. 2010

The AUASB has re-issued its Explanatory Guide

The AUASB has updated and re-issued its Explanatory Guide on the reporting standards within the new Clarity suite of standards.... Read more

21 Jan. 2010

Information sessions on Clarity standards

The AUASB, in conjunction with the three professional accounting bodies (the Institute, CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants), will be hosting information sessions across the country in March regarding the revised and redrafted Australian Auditing Standards (ASAs) in Clarity format.... Read more

23 Dec. 2009

The AUASB issued Foreword to AUASB Pronouncements

The AUASB issued Foreword to AUASB Pronouncements on 23 December 2009 which replaces Foreword to AUASB Pronouncements issued in April 2006.... Read more

15 Dec. 2009

International Update

The sixth edition of the AUASB International Update is now available.... Read more

15 Dec. 2009

Highlights from the 7 December 2009 Meeting

The AUASB has released the Highlights from its 7 December 2009 meeting.... Read more

9 Dec. 2009

The presentation from the 2009 AUASB consultative meeting is now available

The Powerpoint presentation from the annual AUASB consultative meeting, held 8 December 2009, is now available.... Read more

24 Nov. 2009

The AUASB has released Guidance Statement GS 015

The AUASB has issued GS 015 Audit Implications of Accounting for Investments in Associates... Read more

12 Nov. 2009

AUASB invites comments on a IAASB Consultation Paper

The AUASB invites comments on a International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) Consultation Paper; Assurance on a Greenhouse Gas Statement... Read more

10 Nov. 2009

International Update

The fifth edition of the AUASB International Update is now available.... Read more

30 Oct. 2009

The Clarity Standards have been issued

The AUASB has issued the suite of Standards revised and redrafted in Clarity format.... Read more

30 Oct. 2009

Highlights from the October AUASB meeting

The AUASB has released the Highlights from the 26-27 October 2009 meeting.... Read more

6 Oct. 2009

REMINDER: Responses to ED 21/09 due by 7 October 2009

Responses to ED 21/09 Proposed Auditing Standard ASA 102 Compliance with Ethical Requirements when Performing Audits, Reviews and Other Assurance Engagements are due by 7 October 2009.... Read more

1 Oct. 2009

Information sessions to be held on new suite of auditing standards

AUASB urges auditors to prepare for revised and redrafted auditing standards

Information sessions, hosted jointly by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) and the three professional accounting bodies, will be held to help auditors gain awareness of the changes to the suite of revised and redrafted Australian Auditing Standards in Clarity format.... Read more

22 Sep. 2009

The AUASB Standards and Guidance section has been enhanced

The AUASB has made enhancements to the structure of the Standards and Guidance section of the website. ... Read more

11 Sep. 2009

International Update

The AUASB has released the fourth AUASB International Update.... Read more

8 Sep. 2009

The AUASB has released ED 21/09 for comment

The AUASB has released ED 21/09 Proposed Auditing Standard ASA 102 Compliance with Ethical Requirements when Performing Audits, Reviews and Other Assurance Engagements for comment by 7 October 2009.... Read more

The AUASB issued GS 013 and GS 014

The AUASB issued GS 013 Special Considerations in the Audit of Compliance Plans of Managed Investment Schemes and GS 014 Auditing Mortgage Schemes.... Read more

3 Aug. 2009

International Update

The AUASB has released the third AUASB International Update.... Read more

26 Jun. 2009

AUASB issues Revised Guidance for Auditors of Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) has completely revised and reissued its guidance for auditors of Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs) with the release of a new Guidance Statement, GS 012 Prudential Reporting Requirements for Auditors of Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions.... Read more

24 Jun. 2009

Corrections to Exposure Draft 20/09

Exposure Draft 20/09: Proposed Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, contained a number of inadvertent errors. The correct version is now available. ... Read more

19 Jun. 2009

The AUASB has released the final three exposure drafts from the Clarity project, for comment by 20 July 2009.

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) has released three exposure drafts of Australian Auditing Standards in “Clarity” format. This is the final group in the redrafting project.  Comments are requested by 20 July 2009.... Read more

5 Jun. 2009

International Update

AUASB has released the second International Update.... Read more

5 Jun. 2009

AICD and AUASB release publication to assist company directors assess

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) have issued a publication, Going Concern issues in financial reporting: a guide for companies and directors, which explains the concept of going concern and assists company directors in performing and reporting on their going concern assessment.... Read more

30 Apr. 2009

AUASB provides assistance for auditors navigating the current economic conditions

To assist auditors conducting audits of financial reports in times of economic uncertainty, the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) today released a Bulletin, which provides an overview of the significant issues and areas auditors should consider when undertaking their work.... Read more

30 Apr. 2009

The AUASB has released Guidance Statement GS 011

The AUASB has released Guidance Statement GS 011 Third Party Access to Audit Working Papers... Read more

23 Apr. 2009

The AUASB has updated the draft working document of the proposed Preamble

The AUASB has updated the draft working document of proposed Preamble to the revised and redrafted Australian Auditing Standards.... Read more

17 Apr. 2009

The AUASB has released seven exposure drafts for comment

The AUASB has released seven exposure drafts for comment by 18 May 2009.... Read more

14 Apr. 2009

The AUASB has released two quality control standards for comment

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) today released exposure drafts of proposed standards ASQC 1 Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Review of Financial Reports, Other Financial Information and Other Assurance Engagements and
ASA 220 Quality Control for Audits of a Financial Report and Other Historical Financial Information for comment, as part of its project to revise and redraft the Australian Auditing Standards in Clarity format.... Read more

9 Apr. 2009

Highlights from the April AUASB meeting

The AUASB has released the Highlights from the 6-7 April 2009 meeting.

18 Mar. 2009

AUASB introduces new International Update

The AUASB has decided to distribute an International Update to help you stay abreast of the major activities of the IAASB and other foreign standard setters.... Read more

19 Mar. 2009

The AUASB has released Guidance Statement GS 010

The AUASB has released Guidance Statement GS 010 Responding to Questions at an Annual General Meeting.... Read more

16 Mar. 2009

GS 009 booklet is now available to purchase from the AUASB

GS 009 Auditing Self Managed Superannuation Funds booklet is now available to purchase from the AUASB.... Read more

6 Mar. 2009

AUASB released eight Clarity format exposure drafts

The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) has released eight exposure drafts of Australian Auditing Standards (ASAs) in Clarity format for comment by 6 April 2009.... Read more