Quality Management Standards

Quality Management Standards

In late 2020, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued three new and revised quality management standards. The standards strengthen and modernize how a firm of any size or level of complexity approaches quality management.

New quality management standards, both at the firm and engagement levels, could impact all practitioners. Our free guidance materials will help you implement these changes and advise your teams on the desired outcomes.

Learn about the components of a system of quality management, what this means for your firm and steps to take to implement the new Canadian Standards on Quality Management.

The Quality Management Guide (QMG) a comprehensive, peer-reviewed approach to guide practitioners in adhering to the relevant standards and support the effective evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance of your firm’s system of quality management (SOQM).

Inside the Free Risk Assessment Planner, you'll discover:

My clients are asking many questions about CSQM 1 and I wanted to share the questions, AND ANSWERS with you. In building your implementation plan, you will be most efficient if you start with the risks. Check out the Risk Assessment Planner which includes a kickoff plan, guidance on holding and executing a productive Risk Brainstorming Meeting and a Worksheet to help you save time.


Amid growing stakeholder expectations and a need for quality management systems that are proactive and adaptable, three interrelated standards have been introduced to strengthen and modernize how firms approach quality management.

Three new and revised standards strengthen and modernize the audit firm’s approach to quality management. Through the standards, the IAASB is addressing an evolving and increasingly complex audit ecosystem, including growing stakeholder expectations and a need for quality management systems that are proactive and adaptable.

As a quality manager, it’s important that you take the time to set quality goals that focus on business results.
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