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Need help evaluating a government business enterprise's financial self-sufficiency or viability during the COVID-19 pandemic? PSAB’s new how-to guidance offers insights into how you can do so.

The AASB reviewed its performance assessments for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan and 2016-2021 Strategic Plan and continued discussions on a proposed exposure draft addressing conforming amendments to other Canadian standards as a result of CSQM 1. The Board also approved a project proposal to replace AuG-16, Compilation of a Financial Forecast or Projection with a Canadian Standard on Related Services.

The IASB issued an amendment to extend the scope of the optional exemption for COVID-19-related rent concessions by one year to June 30, 2022. The AcSB will incorporate the amendment, as well as the amendments to the Basis for Conclusions, into the CPA Canada Handbook upon completion of its due process activities.

The IASB extended the comment period for its Exposure Draft to July 30, 2021. The AcSB updated its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft to reflect the extended deadline. Stakeholders who would like their feedback considered prior to the AcSB finalizing its comment letter are encouraged to submit comments to the AcSB by July 15, 2021.

The Board discussed Cloud Computing, Contributions, Pension Plans, the 2021-2022 Annual Plan, the Strategic Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

PSAB’s new standard on Public Private Partnerships was issued in April 2021. Read our plain and simple overview of this new standard, which addresses the accounting and reporting of infrastructure procured through public private partnership arrangements.

This Annual Plan sets out the Board’s key activities and project milestones in 2021-2022, including the IASB’s project on Rate Regulated Activities and domestic projects such as cloud computing, contributions and pension plans. Read the plan for full details.

Learn more about key proposals in PSAB’s Exposure Draft “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202.” Watch the recorded English or French webinar. Comments on this Consultation Paper are due June 30, 2021.

Learn more about key proposals in PSAB’s Exposure Draft “The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Public Sector.” Watch the recorded English or French webinar. Comments on this Consultation Paper are due June 30, 2021.

The AcSB has issued the 2021 annual improvements to accounting standards for private enterprises and accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2022 with earlier application permitted.