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Volunteer Opportunity – IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group

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Want to help shape the future of global accounting standards? Join the AcSB’s IFRS® Accounting Standards Discussion Group to connect with financial reporting experts, stay ahead of emerging issues, share your expertise, and help inform standard setting in Canada and beyond. Apply by October 30, 2026.

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AcSB Virtual Roundtable – Consultation Paper, “Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations”

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How should not-for-profit organizations report their relationships with controlled and related entities? Join the AcSB for a virtual roundtable discussion on its Consultation Paper, Improvements to Section 4450, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities by Not-for-Profit Organizations. Gain insight into the proposed changes, discuss potential impacts on not-for-profit organizations, and share your perspective directly with the Board. Participate in the French session on October 28, 2026, or the English session on October 29, 2026.

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AASB Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions to the Canadian Auditing Standards for Audit Evidence and Risk Response”

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Don't miss the opportunity to shape Canadian auditing standards. The AASB is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to CAS 330, The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks, CAS 500, Audit Evidence, and CAS 520, Analytical Procedures. This is your opportunity to share your perspective and ensure it is reflected in the final standards. Submit your comments by November 2, 2026.

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March 23, 2023

News

Submit an Issue to the PSA Discussion Group

Do you have concerns or questions related to the application of the PSA Handbook? Submit an issue to the PSA Discussion Group for consideration. Submissions for our upcoming June 2023 meeting are due April 17, 2023.

March 13-14, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AASB Decision Summary – March 13-14, 2023

The Board discussed its 2023-2024 Annual Plan, 2022-2023 Performance Assessment, Emerging Issues, and the IAASB’s projects on Audit Evidence, Going Concern, Sustainability, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details. 

March 8-9, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSB Decision Summary – March 8-9, 2023

The AcSB discussed Crypto-asset Activities, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities, Related Party Combinations, Revenue, Agriculture, Pension Plans, Scaling the Standards, Sustainability Reporting, the AcSB’s Annual Plan, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how you can provide feedback on these initiatives.

March 6, 2023

International Activity

IAASB Issues Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements of the ISA of Less Complex Entities

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Exposure Draft of Proposed Part 10, Audits of Group Financial Statements, of the Proposed International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE). The Exposure Draft aims to include certain group audits within the scope of the proposed ISA for LCE. Submit your comments on the IAASB’s Exposure Draft by May 2, 2023, and provide a copy of your response to the AASB at [email protected].

March 1, 2023

News

Media Release – Independent review concludes, setting the stage for the future of Canadian accounting, auditing, and sustainability standard setting

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 23, 2023

Meeting Summary

AcSOC Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2023

The Council met on February 23, 2023, to discuss the activities of the AcSB, PSAB, and related matters. Read the full report for more information.


February 22, 2023

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – February 22, 2023

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 16, 2023

News, Article, Resource

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Leadership Meet with Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) in Toronto

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) welcomed International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Chair, Andreas Barckow, and Vice-Chair, Linda Mezon-Hutter, to its February 15, 2023 board meeting in Toronto.

February 15, 2023

Meeting Summary, Webpage

AcSB Decision Summary – February 15, 2023

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Scaling the Standards, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

February 15, 2023

Meeting Summary

AASOC Meeting Minutes – September 26, 2022

The Council met on September 26, 2022, to discuss the activities of the AASB and related matters. Read the full report for more information.