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AcSB

Accounting Standards Board

About the AcSB

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is an independent body with the authority to establish accounting standards for use by all Canadian entities outside the public sector. We serve the public interest by establishing standards for financial reporting by all Canadian private sector entities and by contributing to the development of internationally accepted financial reporting standards. 

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Watch Our Video on Scalability

As part of our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, we committed to exploring scaling the standards for non-listed entities to better meet different reporting needs. Learn more about what Scalability is, how our proposed scalability solutions may affect financial reporting by different types of entities, and why your feedback is so important to us during our consultation period.

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Upcoming meetings & events

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May 14, 2024 IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Meeting – May 14, 2024 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

At its upcoming meeting, the Group will discuss IAS 12: Accounting for Deferred Tax Assets under OECD Pillar Two GloBE Rules, IAS 36: Assessment of Cash Generating Units (CGUs) in a Production Facility with Multiple Production Lines When One of the Products Has a Declining Market Demand, and more. Don’t miss out on the latest IFRS news! Register now to observe our meeting via livestream.

May 15-16, 2024 Webinar – Domestic Accounting Standards Update (Spring 2024) English: May 15, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET French: May 16, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Are you a Canadian private enterprise, not-for-profit organization, pension plan, an advisor to one, or a user of their financial statements? Register for our upcoming webinar to learn about current accounting standards projects and recent amendments in Parts II, III and IV of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. Join us on May 15, 2024 (English) or May 16, 2024 (French).

May 27 - June 12, 2024 Virtual Roundtable Discussions – AcSB project, “Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets” English Roundtable – May 27, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET French Roundtable – May 30, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET English Roundtable – June 12, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET

Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable on “Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets.” Share your feedback to inform future exposure draft proposals on providing relief from recognizing intangible assets acquired in business combinations and allowing goodwill amortization for private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. Register now to save your spot!

Meeting & event summaries

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April 2, 2024 AcSB Decision Summary – March 5-6, 2024

The AcSB discussed Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity, Climate-related Risks and Opportunities, Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Contributions, the Guidance Framework and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

March 6, 2024 Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee Notes – February 12, 2023

The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee discussed Contributions, financial statement concepts, Revenue, guidance, and more. Read the meeting notes for full details.

February 28, 2024 Private Enterprise Advisory Committee Notes – February 7, 2024

The Committee held a meeting on February 7, 2024, and discussed revenue – upfront non-refundable fees or payments, financial statement concepts, climate-related risks and opportunities, and more. Read the meeting notes for full details!

News

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April 15, 2024 International Activity, News, Resource, Guidance
What You Need to Know about IASB’s Exposure Draft “Business Combinations – Disclosure, Goodwill and Impairment”

Read our overview of the IASB’s Exposure Draft “Business Combinations – Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment,” and how it impacts your business. The proposed amendments affect how entities perform their goodwill impairment assessments and enhance disclosure requirements for business combinations. 

April 10, 2024 News, Other
Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

The AcSB invites you to share your input on its Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets project to address challenges faced by private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations.

April 1, 2024 News
Canada’s Reporting and Assurance Oversight Councils Announce Transition to Single Oversight Council for Streamlined Standard Setting

Canada’s reporting and assurance oversight councils are pleased to announce the establishment of the Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council (the Oversight Council), an important step towards enhancing standard-setting efficiency and connectivity in Canada.