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The Board discussed updates related to the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group, Employee Benefits, Intangible Assets, Government Not-For-Profit (GNFP), the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB), and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

The CSSB’s newest members have been appointed, including representation from western and eastern provinces and Canada’s resource-based sectors. These appointments make a quorum for the CSSB, putting the Board in decision-making mode and coming on the heels of the release of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) initial standards – IFRS S1 and S2.

Use our resources and non-authoritative guidance to better understand the Conceptual Framework and how to apply this foundational framework for the public sector. PSAB’s new Conceptual Framework is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, so start preparing now.

The AcSB discussed Crypto-asset Activities, Cash Flow Reporting, Related Party Combinations, Revenue, Insurance Contracts with Cash Surrender Value, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how you can provide feedback on Board initiatives.

PSAB will soon initiate a project to review its standards on Contributions – part of our Government Not-for-Profit (GNFP) Strategy implementation plan. Did you know that the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) currently has its Exposure Draft, “Contributions – Revenue Recognition and Related Matters” out for public comment? GNFPs interested in providing feedback have until September 30, 2023 to weigh in.

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its Exposure Draft detailing a proposed methodology to amend Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards. The purpose of the amendments is to enhance the international applicability of the standards. FRAS Canada seeks Canadian feedback on the proposed methodology to ensure the ISSB considers Canadian perspectives. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your input by July 7, 2023.

The ISSB recently announced its agenda priorities for expanding sustainability standards, with a focus on four research projects. FRAS Canada is seeking feedback from Canadians on these projects before submitting a response letter to the ISSB. The proposed projects include biodiversity, human capital, human rights, and reporting integration. Help shape the future of sustainability standards and share your feedback by August 4, 2023. 

Interested in learning more about the proposed changes to CAS 570 and ISA 570? Watch the recorded AASB and CPAB webinar, hosted by CPA Canada, to learn about going concern considerations in the current macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, and the recent Exposure Draft on CAS 570, Going Concern.

The IASB issued new disclosure requirements to enhance the transparency of supplier finance arrangements. Read our article to learn about the amendments and the types of transactions that are supplier finance arrangements.

The AASB discussed issues related to the project to develop a Canadian Standard on Related Services (CSRS) on compilations of future-oriented financial information that will replace AuG-16, Compilation of a Financial Forecast or Projection and held an education session on Sustainability Assurance. Read the Decision Summary for full details.