FRASCanada
March 31, 2024
News
AcSOC is pleased to announce the appointments and reappointments for the AcSB and PSAB. We also wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.
AASOC is pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members to the Council and the AASB. We also wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.
AASOC is pleased to announce new members and reappointed members. We also wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.
March 28, 2024
As we approach the conclusion of the AASB’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, we continue to recognize the changing environment and the diverse needs of our community. Our 2024-2025 Annual Plan highlights our commitment to developing high-quality standards and supporting their effective application. We continue to engage in consultations and advance our projects, including Fraud, Compilations of Future-oriented Financial Information, and Sustainability Assurance. Read the Annual Plan for a full breakdown of how we will continue to serve the public interest in the coming year.
This year, PSAB will continue to develop relevant, high-quality accounting standards for use in the public sector. This includes advancing key projects like Intangible Assets and Employee Benefits, as well as the Government Not-for-Profit-related Tangible Assets and Contributions projects. As we continue to drive our key strategies forward, holding regular Indigenous Advisory Group and Technical Advisory Group meetings are priorities for our Board. Read more about next steps in our Plan, including how we will share the Canadian public sector perspective to support global and forward-looking initiatives.
Focused on meeting the evolving needs of Canadians, the AcSB’s core strategies will continue to enhance the relevance of financial and non-financial reporting information. We will advance multiple projects in our workplan including implementing a framework to respond to requests for additional guidance, conducting a review of ASPE, and researching emerging areas. Read our Annual Plan to understand how we plan to deliver on these priorities.
International Activity, News
Representatives of the UKEB and AcSB held a bilateral meeting on March 26, 2024, in London. The Boards shared updates on their respective activities and discussed topics like rate-regulated activities, IFRS 18, IFRS 19 and carbon credits. The discussions were a helpful step towards developing a bilateral understanding of the challenges facing the two boards and finding areas of common interest.
March 27, 2024
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March 26, 2024
Meeting Summary, Webpage
PSAB discussed topics including Intangible Assets, post-implementation review assessment, “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section 3251,” International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) “Strategy and Work Program 2024-2028: Consultation,” and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.
March 19, 2024
International Activity, Document for Comment, News
The IASB has published an Exposure Draft, “Business Combinations – Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment,” which proposes amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations and IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. Respond directly to the IASB with your feedback by July 15, 2024. In addition, stay tuned for opportunities to participate in our consultation activities, and help inform our response to the IASB.