Standards now in line with best international practices
Scope for improvement, says Thiessen
Manipulation seen as commonplace
Maintenance of separate Canadian auditing standards difficult to justify
CSA expects rule to take effect in March
Standard marks shift to more rigorous "principles-based" approach
Proposed CSA rule to apply to all issurers
Accounting watchdog proposes measuring derivatives at fair value
AASOC holds first meeting
Senior governments will provide a more complete picture of their finances