Learn about considerations related to auditing an entity with material cryptocurrency assets and transactions under the Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS).
Canada needs an overarching framework for responsible data use, according to participants at CPA Canada's roundtable on the government's consultation on digital and data transformation. Read our report for additional ideas raised by business leaders.
CPA Canada supports the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) consultation on digital and data transformation. Learn about the work CPA Canada is doing in the technology and innovation space.
Learn about blockchain technology and familiarize yourself with the potential implications, opportunities and risks for capital markets and reporting.
This is your source for CPA Canada's tools and resources related to cybersecurity.
Learn about the various sources of alternative or non-traditional data investors are using and how they are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to access and analyze this information.
Learn about considerations for the management of all entities in developing a cyber security risk management program, and obtain an update on the current disclosure environment for registrants and reporting issuers.
This is your source for tools and resources to promote awareness, understanding and effective implementation of data analytics in audit.
July 17, 2018
Data analytics enable auditors to explore large data sets to assess risk and identify outliers, resulting in improved audit quality. How easy is it, then, to implement data analytics in an audit?
Learn about the implications of IT for audit when applying certain requirements of CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, as it relates to designing and performing tests of relevant controls.
Purchase the CPA Canada Guide to Audit Data Analytics, which is designed to assist and encourage practitioners to make use of technology-based data analytics in the audit of financial statements.
Learn about the WebTrust seal program for Certification Authorities.
Learn about renewing, revoking and suspending seals.
Find a list of licensed WebTrust practitioners.
Find examples of proper usage of the WebTrust seal and mark.
The WebTrust/PKI Assurance Task Force has prepared guidance material to assist licensed WebTrust practitioners in preparing WebTrust audit reports. The guidance will be useful in preparing audit reports under Canadian, U.S., and international auditing standards.
Learn about how blockchain technology may affect the audit and assurance profession, from its impact on the financial statement audit to opportunities that may arise in a blockchain-enabled world.
Find out the key matters raised during the audit data analytics panel at the UWCISA's 10th Biennial Research Symposium.
October 17, 2017
Bitcoin—and its underlying blockchain technology—is set to transform the transactional universe, and presents a unique opportunity for more transparency in carbon-trading
Find out the results of an important survey commissioned by CPA Canada to understand how Canadian auditors are using ADAs in performing financial statement audits.