AcSOC
April 1, 2024
News
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.
December 19, 2023
Next steps are approved, and implementation plans are underway on the recommendations made by the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada (IRCSS) in March 2023. Key approvals include setting up an independent legal entity to house standard-setting activities, putting a new funding model in place, and establishing a single oversight council.
June 1, 2023
Meeting Summary, Webpage
The Council met on June 1-2, 2023, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.
February 9, 2023
The Council met on February 17-18, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.
July 20, 2022
News, Article
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.
August 30, 2021
Meeting Summary
The Council met on February 11-12, 2021 to receive an update on the Boards’ activities. Read the full report for more information.
June 3, 2021
The Council met on October 29-30, 2020 to receive an update on the Boards’ activities. Read the full report for more information.
January 21, 2021
International Activity
This article provides highlights from comment letters written by Boards and Councils responding to the IFRS Foundation Trustees Consultation Paper on Sustainability Reporting.
November 6, 2020
Former assistant auditor general Clyde MacLellan takes helm of the Public Sector Accounting Board, effective November 1, 2020 for a five-year term.