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The Group discussed topics such as lease term and useful life of leasehold improvements, application of definition of lease to a surface right, and impacts of climate change on financial reporting. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips on these and other topics.

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association’s (CAAA) 2020 conference theme is “Risky Business: Accounting in time of Uncertainty,” As research on managing, measuring and reporting risk can support Canada’s standard-setting boards’ evidence-based decision making, we encourage you to submit your papers by January 17, 2020.

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS® Standards, Insurance, Combinations, and Related Party Combinations, among others.

The IASB is carrying out a research project on Goodwill and Impairment to investigate how companies can provide users of financial statements with better information about business combinations at a reasonable cost. The IASB’s preliminary views will be shared in its upcoming Discussion Paper. Canadian stakeholders can help by commenting on the IASB’s Discussion Paper which is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2020. Follow the AcSB’s project page for updates!

The Board discussed a number of topics, including IFRS® Standards, Combinations, and due process, among others.

At its upcoming meeting the Board will consider matters regarding IFRS^® Standards and due process, among others.

On September 25, 2019, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, issued in June 2019. We encourage the IASB to move quickly to finalize IFRS 17, as the standard is expected to benefit the global capital markets. A common global adoption date of IFRS 17 is critical to the success of transitioning to the new insurance contract standard. Read our letter to find out more!

The Group discussed topics such as accounting for sale-lease back transactions with variable payments, and application issues from an asset acquisition. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips on these and other topics.   

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS® Standards, Insurance, Revenue, Combinations, Contributions, and ASPE implementation questions, among others.

AcSB Exposure Draft – Employee Future Benefits – Use of a Funding Valuation

The AcSB seeks feedback on its proposals to modify the guidance on using an actuarial valuation for funding purposes in the measurement of the defined benefit obligation. These proposals apply to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations applying the standards in Parts II and III of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by December 16, 2019.