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PSAB encourages interested and affected parties to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Exposure Draft 88, Arrangements Conveying Rights over Assets (Amendments to IPSAS 47 and IPSAS 48). Respond directly to IPSASB by May 31, 2024, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives 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.

Watch these on-demand webinars for an overview of PSAB’s new Conceptual Framework and Reporting Model, including how you can start preparing for implementation.

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) released two Exposure Drafts to address the lack of guidance on specific activities related to mineral resources: ED 86, Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources; and ED 87, Stripping costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine (Amendments to IPSAS 12). To ensure Canadian perspectives are considered, and future standards serve the Canadian public interest, we encourage you to respond to these Exposure Drafts if they are relevant to your entity or clients. Submit your comments directly to IPSASB by May 31, 2024.

In its narrow-scope amendment Exposure Draft, GAAP Designation of PSA Handbook Appendices, PSAB proposes to assign a higher level of authority under GAAP to four application guidance PSA Handbook Appendices. Tell us if you agree with the amendments and submit your feedback by April 11, 2024.

Do you have concerns or questions related to the application of the PSA Handbook? Or would you like to know more about emerging issues impacting public sector reporting? If so, submit an issue to the PSA Discussion Group for consideration! Submissions for our upcoming June 2024 meeting are due April 19, 2024.

PSAB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to “Tangible Capital Assets, Section PS 3150”. The amendments are a result of the review of Section PS 4230, Capital Assets Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Section PS 4240, Collections Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations, as part of the GNFP Strategy implementation. Read the Exposure Draft to learn more and submit your feedback by April 15, 2024.