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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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June 8-9, 2026

Meeting Summary

CSSB Decision Summary – June 8-9, 2026

The CSSB discussed various topics including, the ISSB’s standard-setting projects on nature-related disclosures and the SASB enhancements. The CSSB approved the appointment of the Chairs of the Sustainability Standards Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Technical and Implementation Advisory Committee. Read the decision summary for full details. 

June 8-9, 2026

Meeting Summary

AASB Decision Summary – June 8-9, 2026

At its June 2026 meeting, the AASB discussed ongoing international and Canadian standard-setting projects, including Audit Evidence and Risk Response, Targeted Standards in the International Standard on Auditing 500 series, Technology Quality Management Workstream, and ongoing activities to support audits of less complex entities in Canada. Read the decision summary for full details.

June 1, 2026

Resource, Article

2025 Changes to Part I – AcSB Due Process – Endorsement Activities

How do new or amended IFRS® Accounting Standards make their way into the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting? Find out via this overview of the due process activities we completed in support of changes made to Part I of the Handbook in 2025.

May 28, 2026

Meeting Summary

Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group Meeting Report – May 28, 2026

The Group discussed the application of Section PS 1202, Financial Statement Presentation, and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board’s Exposure Draft 97, IPSAS Practice Statement, Making Materiality Judgements. Read the meeting report for full details. 

May 26, 2026

Resource, Webinar

On-demand Webinar – Domestic Accounting Standards Update (Spring 2026)

Are you a Canadian private enterprise, not-for-profit organization, pension plan, an advisor to one, or a user of their financial statements? Watch this recording to learn about current accounting standards projects and recent amendments in Parts II, III, and IV of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting.

May 21, 2026

Document for Comment

AcSB Consultation Paper – Advancing Accounting Standards Together – 2027-2032 Draft Strategic Plan

The AcSB wants your input on its 2027-2032 Draft Strategic Plan! Our proposed strategies focus on fostering meaningful engagement, delivering high-quality accounting standards, supporting effective implementation and application, and expanding international influence. Share your views and help us shape our strategic direction for the next five years!

May 20, 2026

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – May 20, 2026

The AcSB discussed Financial Statement Concepts, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities, Contributions, and more. Read the decision summary for full details.

May 20, 2026

News, In Brief

In-Brief: Proposed Amendments to CSDS 2: Amendments to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Disclosures

This In Brief outlines CSSB’s proposed amendments to CSDS 2: GHG Emissions Disclosures, including what is changing, why, and how to provide feedback on the Exposure Draft. Read now.

May 15, 2026

Resource

Audits of Less Complex Entities Working Group Resources

Explore guidance on audits of less complex entities (LCEs), with resources developed by AASB staff and informed by the AASB’s Audits of Less Complex Entities Working Group.

May 15, 2026

Resource

Resources for Audits of Less Complex Entities

Explore guidance on audits of less complex entities (LCEs), with resources developed by AASB staff and informed by the AASB’s Audits of Less Complex Entities Working Group.