Top Stories

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

At its September 21, 2022, meeting, the Group discussed hot topics such as the impact of rising inflation and interest rates on financial reporting, the financial reporting implications of OECD Pillar Two GloBE Rules, and the accounting for cash received via electronic transfer as settlement for a financial asset. Read the meeting report for details.

The IFRS Discussion Group wants to hear about the challenges you face when applying IFRS Standards. Submit your issue by November 2, 2022, for consideration as a discussion topic at our December 5, 2022, virtual meeting.

In 2022, an independent research study on KAM reporting was undertaken to gain further insights on the Canadian experience. Lessons learned from the research study can be found here.

The time has come to recruit the inaugural chair of the new CSSB. A visible and experienced leader in the sustainability reporting community, the Chair will support recruitment of board members and establish the CSSB’s first multi-year strategic plan in their initial months in the role. Applications are due November 15, 2022. 

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) is pleased to announce that Armand Capisciolto, FCPA, FCA, current interim Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) Chair, will be appointed as permanent Chair effective May 1, 2023.

The Board discussed its draft response to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft, “Proposed Narrow Scope Amendments to ISA 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, and ISA 260 (Revised), Communication with Those Charged with Governance”. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

With 13 members newly appointed, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) Implementation Committee has begun its work to develop the initial institutional structure for this new standard-setting board. Membership includes representation from both of Canada’s standard-setting oversight councils and subject matter experts in sustainability from across the country. 

The IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to add subsequent measurement requirements to IFRS 16 Leases. The amendments explain how a company accounts for a sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction. The AcSB will ballot the final amendments and complete its endorsement process in Q4 2022. 

The Board discussed its draft response to the IAASB’s Exposure Draft, “Proposed Narrow Scope Amendments to ISA 700 (Revised), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, and ISA 260 (Revised), Communication with Those Charged with Governance.” It also discussed issues related to Audit Evidence, Fraud, Going Concern, Sustainability, and more. Read the full Decision Summary for details.