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At its public meeting in Toronto, the Council discussed the activities of both the AcSB and PSAB and other related matters. The Council received presentations on Sustainability, Environmental, and Social Reporting, as well as a presentation from the Canadian Council of Comptrollers. Read the full report for more information.

The Board discussed a number of topics, including IFRS® Standards, Combinations, and due process, among others.

The Board discussed several topics during its two-day meeting, including Compilation Engagements, Public Sector Auditing Standards, and the Strategic and Annual Plans. Read the full Decision Summary for further detail.

The Board submitted a comment letter responding to the IAASB’s Discussion Paper, Audits of Less Complex Entities: Exploring Possible Options to Address the Challenges of Applying the ISAs. Visit the IAASB’s website to read the Board’s response.

At its upcoming meeting the Board will consider matters regarding IFRS^® Standards and due process, among others.

On September 25, 2019, the AcSB responded to the IASB’s Exposure Draft, issued in June 2019. We encourage the IASB to move quickly to finalize IFRS 17, as the standard is expected to benefit the global capital markets. A common global adoption date of IFRS 17 is critical to the success of transitioning to the new insurance contract standard. Read our letter to find out more!

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed, reviewed, and made decisions on number of topics, including Conceptual Framework and Reporting Model, Public Private Partnership, and Intangible Assets – Narrow Scope Amendment. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The Group discussed topics such as accounting for sale-lease back transactions with variable payments, and application issues from an asset acquisition. Read about the views expressed by Group members for helpful tips on these and other topics.   

The Board discussed topics such as IFRS® Standards, Insurance, Revenue, Combinations, Contributions, and ASPE implementation questions, among others.

AcSB Exposure Draft – Employee Future Benefits – Use of a Funding Valuation

The AcSB seeks feedback on its proposals to modify the guidance on using an actuarial valuation for funding purposes in the measurement of the defined benefit obligation. These proposals apply to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations applying the standards in Parts II and III of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by December 16, 2019.