PSAB
March 1, 2023
News
The Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada issued its final recommendations report. The recommendations aim to ensure Canadian accounting and auditing – and now sustainability reporting and assurance – standard setting continues to be independent and internationally recognized. A summary feedback statement will soon be issued, outlining the feedback the committee received during its consultation process.
February 22, 2023
Webpage, Meeting Summary
The Board discussed the creation of the Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG), the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), and the Financial Statement Presentation Standard (“Reporting Model”). Read the Decision Summary for full details.
February 13, 2023
Want to join a network of experts to be ahead of the curve on public sector accounting and assist PSAB regarding issues involving the application of the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook? If so, PSAB needs you on its Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group! Apply to be a volunteer member by April 17, 2023.
February 6, 2023
International Activity, News
PSAB encourages stakeholders to respond to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s (IPSASB) recently released Exposure Draft 84, Concessionary Leases and Right-of-Use Assets In-kind. Respond directly to IPSASB by May 17, 2023, to ensure Canadian-specific issues and perspectives related to concessionary leases and right-of-use assets in-kind are considered.
January 17, 2023
Meeting Summary, Webpage
The Board discussed the Future Work Plan Consultation, 2023-2024 Draft Annual Plan & Risk Assessment, and the Financial Statement Presentation Standard (“Reporting Model”). Read the Decision Summary for full details.
January 11, 2023
International Activity, Resource
Watch our videos to learn about the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and its accounting standards for public sector entities, related to routine transactions of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
January 5, 2023
Meeting Summary
Topics discussed include cloud computing, carbon credits, statement of cash flows, Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook issue, and more. Read the Meeting Report for full details.
December 20, 2022
The Board discussed the update from the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group meeting, 2022-2023 Annual Improvements project, Financial Statement Presentation Standard (“Reporting Model”), the Government Not-for-Profit Strategy, and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.
December 1, 2022
PSAB has released its response to IPSASB’s Natural Resources Consultation Paper after conducting extensive outreach with Canadians. Feedback was provided to IPSASB on several areas of their Consultation Paper, including the description of human intervention, the need for increased engagement with Indigenous Peoples, and the measurement of natural resources.