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CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting, Part I contains all the IFRS® Accounting Standards, set by the International Accounting Standards Board and endorsed by the AcSB. It's available in print and online.

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July 17, 2024 International Activity, News
IASB issues narrow-scope amendments to classification and measurement requirements for financial instruments (amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7)

The IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to the classification and measurement requirements in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. The amendments clarify the classification of financial assets with environmental, social, corporate governance and similar features, and address concerns raised regarding the settlement of liabilities through electronic payment systems. They are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, with earlier application permitted. 

The AcSB will ballot the amendments and complete its endorsement process in Q3 2024. Find out more. 

July 5, 2024 News
IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group – Request for Issues

The IFRS Accounting Standards Discussion Group invites you to share  the challenges you face when applying IFRS Accounting Standards. Submit your issue by July 16, 2024, for consideration as a discussion topic at our September 12, 2024, meeting.

June 17, 2024 News
IASB issues new IFRS® Accounting Standard – IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures

The IASB’s newly issued IFRS Accounting Standard, IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures, permits eligible subsidiaries to use IFRS Accounting Standards with reduced disclosures. IFRS 19 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with earlier application permitted.

The AcSB will ballot IFRS 19 and complete its endorsement process in Q2 2024. Find out more.