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PSAB extended the end date of its current 2017–2021 Strategic Plan by one year to March 2022. This will provide the Board with more time to review and assess the impacts of COVID-19 on its strategic direction. Comments on this extension can be submitted by September 30, 2020.

PSAB approved a revised Employment Benefits project plan at the June 26, 2020 meeting. This approval comes following thorough consideration of how to respond to our stakeholders’ most pressing needs in the best way. Read this article to find out details on the new project plan, and what’s next for our stakeholders.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the ability of organizations to collect and pay rent and other lease obligations. This means companies should use professional judgement and consider the potential implications that COVID-19 could have relating to the accounting for leases under IFRS 16 Leases.

During a virtual meeting, the Council discussed the activities of the AASB and other related matters. The Council also received an update on the activities of its Performance Review Committee. Read the full report for more information.

On July 15, 2020 the IASB issued an amendment to defer the effective date of Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS 1) by one year. The AcSB will complete its endorsement process to incorporate the amendment into Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting.

Are you interested in working with other prominent members of the Canadian business community on issues of public interest and financial reporting? If so, AcSOC wants to hear from you!  Learn more about the two roles available and apply by September 14, 2020.

The Board discussed Combinations and Employee Future Benefits. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The Board continued discussions of its draft response letter on the IAASB Consultation Paper on Extended External Reporting. It also discussed its current planned activities for emerging technology, fraud and going concern, and the evolving assurance needs of stakeholders. Read the full Decision Summary for details.

Topics included cloud computing arrangements that are services and first-time consolidation of a governmental unit when there is a change in control.

The Board discussed topics such as Employee Future Benefits, ASPE implementation issues, Annual Improvements – plus much more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.