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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 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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May 14, 2024 IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Recording – May 14, 2024

Watch the video recording of our Group’s May meeting. Agenda topics included 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! Watch our meeting for a limited time, on demand.

April 24, 2024 AcSB Decision Summary – April 24, 2024

The AcSB discussed Financial Statement Concepts, Contributions, its performance report, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

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.

News

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May 14, 2024 News, Resource
Contributions – Revenue Recognition and Related Matters Exposure Draft Feedback Statement

Read the feedback statement for AcSB's 2023 Exposure Draft, “Contributions – Revenue Recognition and Related Matters” to learn how your feedback has shaped the future direction of the Contributions project.

May 1, 2024 News
AcSB issues amendment to Section 3400, Revenue

The AcSB issued an amendment to Section 3400, Revenue, to indefinitely defer the effective date of previously issued amendments relating to upfront non-refundable fees or payments. Earlier application is permitted. The amendments also introduce a disclosure requirement for some upfront non-refundable fees or payments.

April 23, 2024 Document for Comment, International Activity, News
AcSB Exposure Draft – Business Combinations – Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment

The AcSB issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. If you would like your feedback considered prior to our Board finalizing our comment letter, please respond by June 14, 2024.