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Read our In Brief on the Consultation Paper, “Detailed Review of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises.” This Consultation Paper seeks to identify the most complex ASPE requirements, where the AcSB’s cost/benefit threshold is not met, and the issue is pervasive among private entities. We want your feedback to ensure we have a complete picture of the issues you’re facing, and that our proposed solutions are practical and effective. Stay informed and help us set future project priorities!

Tell us what you think! Help shape future AcSB Part IV work plans by taking our new survey on potential topics for inclusion by November 4, 2025. Your feedback will help inform our 2026–2027 annual plan and upcoming strategic plan. 

On August 27, 2025, the CSSB met virtually to discuss the creation of two external advisory committees, the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan and accompanying Feeback Statement, updates on the Indigenous Peoples Priority Committee, and the consultation on the Proposed Enhancements to the SASB Standards. For full details, read the decision summary.

The Reporting and Assurance Standards Oversight Council and the Standard-setting Boards have released their 2024-2025 Annual Reports, highlighting oversight efforts, standards activity, and engagement that demonstrate transparency and accountability. Read the reports to learn more about their respective years in review.

The AcSB discussed Agriculture, Detailed Review of ASPE, Financial Statement Concepts, Part IV Work Plan Survey, IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group topics, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

PSAB is seeking a new Chair to lead the strategic direction of public sector accounting standards. The Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the Board’s work, ensuring the integrity and independence of the standard-setting process. Interested candidates should apply by August 22, 2025.

The IFRS Accounting Standards Discussion Group wants to hear about the challenges you face when applying IFRS Accounting Standards. Submit your issue by July 14, 2025, for consideration as a discussion topic at our September 18, 2025, meeting.

The revised CAS 570, Going Concern, issued on June 1, 2025, brings changes to the auditor's expectations for management’s going concern assessment timeline. Read our joint communication with PSAB and the AcSB for details. 

Read our new resource guide, which offers direction on how to adopt a climate-first approach in sustainability reporting under Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standard (CSDS) 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures.

PSAB received updates on the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group’s May 2025 meeting and the Employee Benefits project. The Board approved the 2024-2025 annual improvements to the Public Sector Accounting Standards. Read our decision summary for more details.