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Volunteer Opportunity – IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group

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Want to help shape the future of global accounting standards? Join the AcSB’s IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group to connect with financial reporting experts, stay ahead of emerging issues, share your expertise, and help inform standard setting in Canada and beyond. Apply by October 30, 2026.

 
AcSB Virtual Roundtable – Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations”

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How should not-for-profit organizations report their relationships with controlled and related entities? Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion on its Consultation Paper, Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations. Gain insight into the proposed changes, discuss potential impacts on not-for-profit organizations, and share your perspective directly with the Board. Participate in the French session on October 28, 2026, or the English session on October 29, 2026.

 
 
AASB Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response”

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Don't miss the opportunity to shape Canadian auditing standards. The AASB is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, CAS 500, Audit Evidence, and CAS 520, Analytical Procedures. This is your opportunity to share your perspective and ensure it is reflected in the final standards. Submit your comments by November 2, 2026.

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October 29, 2026

Meeting, News

Virtual Roundtable Discussions – AcSB Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations”

Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion on the AcSB’s Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations.” Our French roundtable is October 28, 2026, and our English roundtable is October 29, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to share your feedback with our team. Register now to save your spot!

October 13, 2026

Meeting, News

Virtual Roundtable Discussions – AASB Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response” 

Your opinion matters! Join an upcoming roundtable discussion on the AASB’s Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs) for Audit Evidence and Risk Response.”. Share your views and help ensure the proposed changes to CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, CAS 500, Audit Evidence, and CAS 520, Analytical Procedures work for Canadians. Register for a session on October 7, 2026 (English)

October 9, 2026

News

PSAB Post-implementation Review Assessment of Section PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations

Have you experienced implementation issues or ongoing application challenges with Section PS 3280, Asset Retirement Obligations? If so, we want to hear from you. Share your experience and complete our survey by December 11, 2026.

October 2, 2026

News, Article

What You Need to Know about Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) 4250, Compilation Engagements on Future-oriented Financial Information and Pro Forma

Want to learn how the new compilation standard, CSRS 4250, may impact you as a practitioner, a user of FOFI or pro forma, management, or as a governance professional? We’ve created a short resource to highlight key facts about CSRS 4250. Don’t miss out on this helpful resource.

October 2, 2026

News

IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group – Request for Issues

The IFRS Accounting Standards Discussion Group wants to hear about the challenges you face when applying IFRS Accounting Standards. Submit your issue by October 16, 2026, for consideration as a discussion topic at our December 8, 2026, meeting.

October 2, 2026

Resource

What You Need to Know about Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) 4250, Compilation Engagements on Future-oriented Financial Information and Pro Forma

Short on time but want to know how this change impacts you as a practitioner, a user of FOFI or pro forma, management, or a staff member charged with governance? Read our educational guide for more details! 

October 1, 2026

Resource, Article

CSSB’s Reflections from Montréal

The CSSB shares reflections from spring 2026 sustainability disclosure discussions in Montréal with CEOs, investors, and market participants, highlighting investor demand, implementation challenges, and continued progress toward ISSB-aligned reporting. Read to learn more.

September 25, 2026

Resource, In Brief

What You Need to Know: AASB’s Exposure Draft for the Audit Evidence and Risk Response Standards

Explore the AASB’s educational resource on proposed revisions to CAS 330, CAS 500, and CAS 520. Learn about key changes to risk responses, audit evidence, analytical procedures and the use of technology. Read the resource.

September 22-23, 2026

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSB Decision Summary – September 22-23, 2026

The AcSB discussed 2026-2027 Package of Minor Amendments, Non-traditional Pension Plans, Contributions, and more. Read the decision summary for full details.

September 18, 2026

News

CSSB Finalizes Membership of Sustainability Technical and Implementation Advisory Committee

The CSSB is pleased to share the inaugural members of its Sustainability Technical and Implementation Advisory Committee. Drawn from diverse sectors and perspectives across Canada, the Committee will provide expert advice on sustainability disclosure standards and their implementation. View the members and learn more about the Committee.