Recent Newsletters
November 2024
Greetings, Wow, we are almost at the end of the year… only one month to go. Cray-cray. This month I am going to focus on
October 2024
Greetings, Welcome to ASK KSA Monthly Update! This month’s edition has a mix of technical and practical tools to keep you sharp and compliant. Included
September 2024
Greetings, In this month’s update, we’ll cover recent provincial practice inspection updates, it is always good to understand where others might struggle so you can
August 2024
Greetings, As we move into August, it’s time to start gearing up for the fall season. In this update, you will find a link to
July 2024
Canada’s Decision Not to Adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities | Caution Against Providing Attestations for Labour Market Assessments | FAQ for Auditors: CAS 402 – Service Organizations | How to Get Your Team to Actually Speak Up | The Secret to Improving Your Employees’ Happiness | Get a Jump on your CPD Hours
June 2024
Canada’s Decision Not to Adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities | Caution Against Providing Attestations for Labour Market Assessments | FAQ for Auditors: CAS 402 – Service Organizations | How to Get Your Team to Actually Speak Up | The Secret to Improving Your Employees’ Happiness | Get a Jump on your CPD Hours
In the Press...
IFAC | Preparing for the New Quality Management Standards: ISQM 1 Risk Responses
In part two of a three-part series, Kirsten explores the design and implementation of risk responses
IFAC | Preparing for the New Quality Management Standards: ISQM 1 System Evaluation and Monitoring
In this, the last of a three-part series on the new quality management standards, we cover the evaluation of the system of quality management. We began the series addressing establishing quality objectives and identifying and assessing risks.
This is a critical time for professional accountants in public practice. Many standards are evolving, with none perhaps more important than the suite of new and revised quality management standards recently approved by the IAASB.
LinkedIn | That’s a Good One. Write It Down.
One of my objectives in training is to help participants remember and implement what they learn.
LinkedIn | Auditing: Is it a Science or an Art?
Is auditing a science or an art? After pondering this question for several weeks, I have come to the conclusion that it is both. The actual process of following the standards is a science however its application is an art
LinkedIn | Focus on Today but Do Not Forget About Tomorrow
There are many upcoming accounting, auditing and other standards changes and therefore a few ideas to keep in mind today to help you save time in the future.