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Focused on meeting the evolving needs of Canadians, the AcSB’s core strategies will continue to enhance the relevance of financial and non-financial reporting information. We will advance multiple projects in our workplan including implementing a framework to respond to requests for additional guidance, conducting a review of ASPE, and researching emerging areas. Read our Annual Plan to understand how we plan to deliver on these priorities.

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 IASB has published an Exposure Draft, “Business Combinations – Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment,” which proposes amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations and IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. Respond directly to the IASB with your feedback by July 15, 2024. In addition, stay tuned for opportunities to participate in our consultation activities, and help inform our response to the IASB.

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) wants your feedback on its Exposure Draft, CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information. Read our Exposure Draft and submit your comments to have your say in the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. We welcome feedback until June 10, 2024.

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) wants your feedback on its Exposure Draft, CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures. The Standard includes proposed requirements for disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities. Read our Exposure Draft and submit your comments to have your say in the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. We welcome feedback until June 10, 2024.

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) Consultation Paper, Proposed Criteria for Modification Framework, is now open for comment. The Paper sets out how the Board proposes to introduce changes, if required, to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards for use in Canada. Submit your comments to the CSSB by June 10, 2024

Canada’s first proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) are out for public comment until June 10, 2024. Exposure Drafts on CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures align with the 2023-released IFRS S1 and S2 global baselines, with modifications introduced to align with Canadian-specific needs. Also out for comment is a paper discussing how the CSSB proposes to introduce changes, if required, to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards for use in Canada. The Board will be offering a variety of ways to take part in the consultation, ensuring a wide range of perspectives are considered before finalizing the proposals.

The CSSB has issued two Exposure Drafts, “CSDS 1, General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information,” and “CSDS 2, Climate-related Disclosures.” This webpage provides a plain and simple overview of the Exposure Drafts and ways you can provide your input.

What You Need to Know about Changes to the Fraud Audit Standard

Short on time but want to know about our proposed changes to the fraud audit standard? Find out how our proposals will impact you as an auditor, management, or a user of financial information. Read more about key changes to the standard.