Q&A
Representing BC on the national standards front:
Anna Moreton, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois)
A
nna Moreton is a full-time line partner with Wolrige Mahon in Vancouver, with a focus
on audit—and, in particular, on reporting issuers and private businesses that may
consider going public in the future. She is also a volunteer member of the Canadian
Audit and Assurance Standards Board (AASB).
How did you get involved in the standards arena?
I first became involved with the AASB in 2009, volunteering on a task force that was looking at
updating the 1978 Joint Policy Statement on Audit Inquiries with the Canadian Bar Association
to reflect international financial reporting standards. This resulted in AuG 46, aka the Interim
Guidance (Assurance and Related Services Guidance AuG-46 or AuG 46).
In late 2012, an opportunity arose to apply for a position on the AASB. I enjoy standards, and
the opportunity to be involved at the drafting stage and to bring the western Canadian and
smaller-issue perspective to the board appealed to me very much. I’ve served on the board for
just over one year now, having been appointed for a three-year term.
What motivated you to get involved?
Robust, useable standards are critical to our profession, and it feels good to be a part of that. I
would encourage all members to get involved in this area, as input from members is crucial to
ensure that the adopted standards are meeting the needs of all users.
Anna Moreton, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois). Photo by Kent Kallberg of Kent
Kallberg Studios Ltd.
How have you found the experience?
I’ve enjoyed the experience very much. The board is comprised of 13 volunteer members,
supported by an exceptional staff at CPA Canada, and it has been a pleasure to work with such
dedicated individuals.