Thoroughly complete the pre-course work (a free introductory e-learning course and assigned readings) prior to coming to the course; and
Inform your manager or partner that you will likely have to work, in your study group, beyond the 5:15 p.m. time to enable completion of the classroom assignment; hence, your overtime responsibilities (if any) at the office should be arranged accordingly.

Participants’ Requirements
Equipment and Materials
Pencils and/or pens – various colours (normal, green, red)
Laptop computer (strongly recommended)
Calculator, battery or solar powered

Reference Materials
CICA Accounting Handbooks (best if electronic version on your laptop)

Students should have access to an auditing text required by a university for Advanced Auditing (for example, “Auditing An Integrated Approach”) during days 1 through 4 of the course. If a student does not have access to a text, students in the same group can share, as the text is used during group work.

Required Pre-Course Work

A Free Introductory E-Learning Course entitled, “Introduction to New Auditing Standards in Canada”

Required Pre-Course Reading
1. ICAO Member’s Handbook: “Rules of Professional Conduct” – 100 –– 306 inclusive
2. Article- “The New Quality Control Standard - Your Firm’s Top Five ‘To-Do’ List”
3. Article- “CSQC 1- Transition Issues”
4. Article- “Auditing Considerations in the Current Economic Environment”
5. Article- “Tips for Cost-Effective CAS Application”
6. Article- “Implementing the New Canadian Auditing Standards- What You Need to Do Now for a Successful Transition”
7. Article- “How Much is Enough?”
8. Report- “Reporting on Financial Statements under Canadian Auditing Standards”
9. Report- “Focus on Practice Inspection Findings- 2008-2009”