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Topics discussed include cloud computing, carbon credits, statement of cash flows, Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook issue, and more. Read the Meeting Report for full details.

Topics discussed include cloud computing, carbon credits, statement of cash flows, Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook issue, and more. Read the Meeting Report for full details.

The Board discussed the update from the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group meeting, 2022-2023 Annual Improvements project, Financial Statement Presentation Standard (“Reporting Model”), the Government Not-for-Profit Strategy, and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

Former Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) Chair Linda Mezon-Hutter, who joined the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as member in September 2022, was appointed as the new IASB Vice-Chair. Effective January 1, 2023, this appointment comes at a pivotal time as connectivity between accounting and sustainability disclosure standards is built – both globally and in Canada.

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Strategic Research, Insurance Contracts with Cash Surrender Value, the Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board published guidance to help users understand the impact of revisions to International Accounting Standard (IAS) 1, Presentation of Financial Statements on International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). The AASB also revised the Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs) and will issue guidance on those changes to the CASs in early 2023.

Are you interested in hearing about the proposed changes to CAS 500, Audit Evidence? Watch the recorded webinar, hosted by CPA Canada, to learn about the subject from members of the AASB’s Audit Evidence Advisory Group.

Is your company engaged in crypto-asset activities? Are there additional disclosures to consider beyond the specific requirements in IFRS Accounting Standards? Read this easy-to-understand resource to support your financial statement preparation process.

The Group discussed the Impact of Climate-related Risk on Financial Statements, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC): Accounting for Warrants at Acquisition, the Canadian Interest Rate Benchmark Reform: Cessation of Canadian Dollar Offer Rates (CDOR), and more. Read the meeting report for full details!

PSAB has released its response to IPSASB’s Natural Resources Consultation Paper after conducting extensive outreach with Canadians. Feedback was provided to IPSASB on several areas of their Consultation Paper, including the description of human intervention, the need for increased engagement with Indigenous Peoples, and the measurement of natural resources.