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Public Sector Accounting Standards

Effective Dates for New Standards

Pronouncement Application
April 1, 2026

The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Public Sector


Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. Earlier adoption is permitted.


Financial Statement Presentation, Section PS 1202

Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026. Earlier adoption is permitted only if The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Public Sector is also adopted at the same time.

April 1, 2023:

Revenue, Section PS 3400

Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2023. Earlier adoption is permitted.
Purchased Intangibles, PSG-8

Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2023. Earlier adoption is encouraged.

Public private partnerships, Section PS 3160

Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2023. Earlier adoption is permitted.

April 1, 2022:
Financial Statement Presentation,
Section PS 1201
When Sections PS 2601 and PS 3450 are adopted.
Foreign Currency Translation,
Section PS 2601
Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2022, except for government organizations that applied the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting prior to adopting the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting Handbook. Earlier adoption is permitted when adopting Sections PS 1201 and PS 3450.
Portfolio Investments, Section PS 3041
When Sections PS 1201, PS 2601 and PS 3450 are adopted.
Financial Instruments, Section PS 3450
Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2022, except for government organizations that applied the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting prior to adopting the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting Handbook. Earlier adoption is permitted when adopting Sections PS 1201 and PS 2601.
Asset Retirement Obligations, Section PS 3280
Fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2022. Earlier adoption is permitted.