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The Group discussed Asset Retirement Obligations: Exploration of Potential Application Issues, Application of GAAP Hierarchy – Operating Leases, Lessee Accounting Treatment, and more. Read the meeting report for full details.

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council met on June 4, 2024, to discuss the Public Sector Accounting Board's and Accounting Standards Board's activities and related matters. Read the full report for more information.

PSAB encourages interested and affected parties to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Exposure Draft 89, “Amendments to Consider IFRIC Interpretations.” Respond directly to IPSASB by June 17, 2024, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives related to the proposed amendments are considered.

Canada’s reporting and assurance oversight councils are pleased to announce the establishment of the Reporting & Assurance Standards Oversight Council (the Oversight Council), an important step towards enhancing standard-setting efficiency and connectivity in Canada.   

AcSOC is pleased to announce the appointments and reappointments for the AcSB and PSAB. We also wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.

This year, PSAB will continue to develop relevant, high-quality accounting standards for use in the public sector. This includes advancing key projects like Intangible Assets and Employee Benefits, as well as the Government Not-for-Profit-related Tangible Assets and Contributions projects. As we continue to drive our key strategies forward, holding regular Indigenous Advisory Group and Technical Advisory Group meetings are priorities for our Board. Read more about next steps in our Plan, including how we will share the Canadian public sector perspective to support global and forward-looking initiatives.

Have you encountered any issues while applying PSAB’s Section PS 3430, Restructuring Transactions? If so, we want to hear from you! Answer our short question to tell us more.

PSAB discussed topics including Intangible Assets, post-implementation review assessment, “Employee Benefits, Proposed Section 3251,” International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) “Strategy and Work Program 2024-2028: Consultation,” and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council met on February 27, 2024, to discuss the Public Sector Accounting Board’s and the Accounting Standard Board’s activities and related matters. Read the full report for more information.