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The IFRS Discussion Group wants to hear about the challenges you face when applying IFRS Standards. Submit your issue by November 2, 2022, for consideration as a discussion topic at our December 5, 2022, virtual meeting.

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) is pleased to announce that Armand Capisciolto, FCPA, FCA, current interim Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) Chair, will be appointed as permanent Chair effective May 1, 2023.

The IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to add subsequent measurement requirements to IFRS 16 Leases. The amendments explain how a company accounts for a sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction. The AcSB will ballot the final amendments and complete its endorsement process in Q4 2022. 

The IASB has published an Exposure Draft, Third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard as part of its second comprehensive review of the standard. Stakeholders are encouraged to respond by March 7, 2023.

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Related Party Combinations, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities, Sustainability, Pension Plans, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Pension Plans, Sustainability, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

Did you know that IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts, can apply to insurance contracts issued by non-insurance entities? If not, you are not alone! Check out some helpful resources to learn more about how this Standard might apply to you.

The Council is pleased to announce that current Vice-Chair, Armand Capisciolto, FCPA, FCA, will serve as AcSB’s interim Chair from September 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Armand will continue in his role with BDO Canada, LLP, while he serves his interim tenure. The permanent AcSB Chair is expected to be announced by the fall.

The AcSB wants your feedback on its proposed amendments to Section 3400, Revenue, applicable to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. The Board is proposing to defer the effective date of the amendments relating to upfront non-refundable fees or payments to January 1, 2025, while it researches the effects of previously issued amendments. Submit your comments by August 15, 2022.

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Related Party Combinations, Related Party Transactions, Revenue, Insurance, Crypto-Assets, Sustainability, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.