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PSAB has decided to revisit our Employment Benefits project by reviewing the project plan and scope. Read this article to find out why, and what’s next for our stakeholders. 

Topics discussed were government business enterprises, user fees versus taxes, climate change and sustainable finance, and PSAB’s GNFP Consultation Paper. Read the report for full details.

Exposure Draft, Public Private Partnerships

In this Exposure Draft, PSAB proposes specific scope, recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for public private partnerships. This proposed guidance will have a significant impact in the public sector. Read and respond to the exposure draft before February 29, 2020.

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.

IPSASB released an Exposure Draft providing guidance on how to account for financial instruments unique to the public sector. Canadian stakeholders can send comments to IPSASB until December 31, 2019. Read the Exposure Draft for full details.

Learn about financial reporting issues affecting First Nations and how public sector accounting standards evolve to address their unique needs. Register now and tune in on October 10, 2019 (English) at 12:30 p.m.

IPSASB released an Exposure Draft proposing minor amendments to IPSAS in order to address issues raised by stakeholders. Canadian stakeholders can send comments to IPSASB until September 30, 2019. Read the exposure draft for full details.

With the theme of Lead.Connect.Innovate., this year's conference agenda promises cutting edge ideas, best practices and thought leadership, along with the regular technical and regulatory updates. Speakers include PSAB’s own Michael Puskaric, Director, and Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair, who will provide an update on PSAB’s projects and initiatives. The conference is held on October 28 and 29 in Ottawa. Visit the page for more details or to register.

PSAB principal, Lydia So is a featured speaker at this year’s Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference, where she will provide a PSAB update to conference delegates. Speakers include, senior executives of pension plans and others. The conference is being held in Whistler, BC, on September 18 and 19, 2019.

PSAB’s second consultation paper on its international strategy is out for comment until September 30, 2019. The paper clarifies and refines the four options originally presented in the first paper. Read the article and have your say on Canada’s public sector accounting international strategy.