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PSAB

Public Sector Accounting Board

About PSAB

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) was created to serve the public interest by establishing accounting standards for the public sector. We also provide guidance for financial and other performance information reported by the public sector.

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Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada

The Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada conducted a review of the governance and structure for establishing Canadian accounting, auditing, and assurance standards, as well what might be needed for the future – including sustainability standards. The Committee’s review concluded with the issuance of its Final Report in March 2023.

Meeting & event summaries

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December 7, 2023 PSAB Decision Summary – December 7, 2023

The Board discussed updates related to the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group, Due Process review, GAAP Designations – Appendices, 2023-2024 Performance Report, 2024-2025 Annual Plan, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) Strategy and Workplan, an update from IPSASB, and more. Read the Agenda for full details. 

November 28, 2023 Now Available! Meeting Report from PSA DG Meeting – November 16, 2023

At its November meeting, the Group discussed natural resources inventory, scalability of standards, accounting for extreme weather, tangible capital assets, reporting climate-related impacts, and more. Read the Meeting Report for full details. 

September 28-29, 2023 PSAB Decision Summary – September 28-29, 2023

The Board discussed updates related to the Director’s Report, the Due Process Review, Employee Benefits, Intangible Assets, Government Not-for-Profit, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

News

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April 9, 2024 International Activity
IPSASB issues Exposure Draft (ED) 88, Arrangements Conveying Rights over Assets (Amendments to IPSAS 47 and IPSAS 48)

PSAB encourages interested and affected parties to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Exposure Draft 88, Arrangements Conveying Rights over Assets (Amendments to IPSAS 47 and IPSAS 48). Respond directly to IPSASB by May 31, 2024, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives are considered.

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.   

March 31, 2024 News
Appointments, Reappointments, and Retirements – AcSOC

AcSOC is pleased to announce the appointments and reappointments for the AcSB and PSAB. We also wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.