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CSSB’s Proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan: Open for Comment

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The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) finalized CSDS 1 and CSDS 2, plus its Criteria for Modification Framework. Learn more and access resources to support your reporting.

Canada’s First Sustainability Standards Are Here

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The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) finalized CSDS 1 and CSDS 2, plus its Criteria for Modification Framework. Learn more and access resources to support your reporting.

AcSB Exposure Draft – Accounting for Common Control Combinations

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The AcSB wants your feedback on its proposed amendments to Section 3840, Related Party Transactions. These proposed narrow-scope amendments address accounting for a combination between enterprises or businesses under common control. Submit your comments by February 14, 2025.

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January 23, 2025

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSB Decision Summary – January 23, 2025

The AcSB discussed Agriculture, Pension Plans, its Annual and Strategic Plans, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

December 18, 2024

News

Media Release – Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Releases Landmark Standards to Drive Consistency and Comparability in Sustainability Reporting

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) has launched its first Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs). The release of these standards marks a significant milestone in sustainability disclosure, enabling Canadian organizations to align with a global reporting baseline.

December 18, 2024

News

Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS 1 and CSDS 2): Now Available

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) finalized CSDS 1 and CSDS 2, plus its Criteria for Modification Framework. Learn more and access resources to support your reporting.

December 17, 2024

Volunteer Opportunity, News

Volunteer Opportunity – Audit Evidence and Risk Response Advisory Group

Help the AASB address issues and challenges related to modernizing several International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). We want to revise these standards to reflect how advancements in technology are affecting auditors’ work. Our new Audit Evidence and Risk Response Advisory Group will explore ISA 330, The Auditor's Responses to Assessed Risks; ISA 500, Audit Evidence; and ISA 520, Analytical Procedures. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting work! Apply by January 31, 2025.

December 16, 2024

Meeting Summary, Webpage

Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee Notes – December 16, 2024

The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee discussed Contributions, Financial Statement Concepts, and the AcSB’s 2025-2026 Annual Plan.

December 12, 2024

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – December 12, 2024

The AcSB discussed Subsequent Measurement of Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles, Equity Method, Detailed Review of ASPE, Agriculture and Inventories, its Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details. 

December 11-12, 2024

Meeting, Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – December 11-12, 2024

PSAB discussed the Indigenous Advisory Group, Annual Improvements, Government Not-for-Profit projects, the 2024-2025 Performance Report and 2025-2026 Annual Plan, Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group, Statement of Recommended Practice 1, Financial Statement Discussion & Analysis, and the Intangible Assets Project and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

December 9 - January 15, 2025

Meeting, News

Virtual Roundtable Discussions – IASB Exposure Draft, “Provisions – Targeted Improvements”

Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion (in English) to learn about the IASB’s Exposure Draft, “Provisions – Targeted Improvements.” Don’t miss this chance to share your feedback directly with us to help inform our response to the IASB. Register now to save your spot!

December 3, 2024

Meeting Summary

IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group Meeting Report – December 3, 2024

The Group discussed Accounting for Debt Modifications, Year-end Financial Reporting Reminders, and more. Read the meeting report for full details!

December 2-3, 2024

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AASB Decision Summary – December 2-3, 2024

The AASB discussed IAASB’s topics on Fraud, Going Concern, Integrated Project, Listed Entity/Public Interest Entity Track-2, Integrated Project , and Technology Gap Analysis. The Board also discussed Canadian projects on Sustainability Assurance and Emerging Issues . Read the decision summary for more.