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Accounting Standards for Private Sector Not-for-Profit Organizations

Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations

Summary

The objective of the AcSB’s Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations project is to explore ways to enhance transparency and usefulness of information provided in the financial statements about the relationships that not-for-profit organizations have with related and controlled entities.

Staff Contact(s)

Katharine Christopoulos, CPA, CA Director, Accounting Standards Board

How to reply

Respond to AcSB Consultation Paper – Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations by submitting a comment letter (in a Word file) by February 26, 2027.

Background

The AcSB heard feedback that challenges exist with current controlled and related entities standards, including: 

  • Inconsistent application: Existing definitions of “control” and “significant influence” can be difficult to apply, leading to diversity in practice. 
  • Limited transparency for users: Disclosures are often high level or boilerplate, making it difficult to understand relationships between entities.
  • Complex NFPO structures: NFPOs operate in an increasingly complex environment, often involving multiple related and controlled entities. 

Our Consultation Paper seeks to address some of these challenges. Respond now and help us determine whether our proposals appropriately reflect the realities of complex NFPO structures.