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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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September 28-29, 2022

Meeting Summary

PSAB Decision Summary – September 28-29, 2022

The Board discussed the Independent Review of Standard Setting, International Strategy, Financial Statement Presentation Standard, Employee Benefits, and other matters. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

September 20, 2022

International Activity, Document for Comment

IASB Exposure Draft – Third Edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard

The IASB has published an Exposure Draft, Third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard as part of its second comprehensive review of the standard. Stakeholders are encouraged to respond by March 7, 2023.

September 14-15, 2022

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – September 14-15, 2022

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Related Party Combinations, Reporting Controlled and Related Entities, Sustainability, Pension Plans, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

September 13, 2022

News, Resource, Article

Audits of Less Complex Entities – Our Progress Toward a Solution

The AASB has provided an update on its progress to finding a solution for practitioners in applying Canadian Auditing Standards to audits of less complex entities. Read the Report for full details.

August 25, 2022

Document for Comment

PSAB Future Work Plan Consultation

PSAB is embarking on its Future Work Plan Consultation to gather input on the projects it should take on, to help fulfill the strategies identified in its Strategic Plan 2022-2027. Read the Consultation Paper and provide your input via our Survey.

August 15, 2022

International Activity

AcSOC and AASOC respond to the ISSB IFRS S2 Exposure Draft, “Climate-related Disclosures”

AcSOC and AASOC formulated their response to the ISSB’s “Climate-related Disclosures” Exposure Draft, using feedback gathered from an extensive cross-section of Canadian stakeholders through various forums. Read our comment letter for Canada’s response to the proposed objective of the Exposure Draft, requirements for identifying climate-related risks and opportunities, scenario analysis, transition plans and carbon offsets and more.

August 15, 2022

International Activity

AcSOC and AASOC respond to the ISSB IFRS S1 Exposure Draft, “General Sustainability-related Disclosures”

AcSOC and AASOC formulated their response to the ISSB’s “General Sustainability-related Disclosures” Exposure Draft, using feedback gathered from an extensive cross-section of Canadian stakeholders through various forums. Read our comment letter for Canada’s response to the Exposure Draft which includes feedback to issues such as: the overall approach to sustainability-related risks and opportunities disclosure, objectives and definition of sustainability-related financial information, materiality, global baseline, frequency of reporting, and more.

August 10, 2022

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – July 20-21, 2022

The AcSB discussed Contributions, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Pension Plans, Sustainability, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

August 9, 2022

Document for Comment

PSAB Exposure Draft – 2022-2023 Annual Improvements to Public Sector Accounting Standards

PSAB wants your feedback on Exposure Draft – 2022-2023 Annual Improvements to Public Sector Accounting Standards, which outlines the proposed amendments to the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook or Statements of Recommended Practices (other guidance). Submit your comments by October 11, 2022.

August 9, 2022

Document for Comment

Proposed Narrow-scope Amendments to CAS 700, Forming and Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, and CAS 260, Communication with Those Charged with Governance, as a Result of the Revisions to the IESBA Code that Require a Firm to Publicly Disclose When a Firm Has Applied the Independence Requirements for Public Interest Entities

Share your views on the AASB Exposure Draft – Proposed Narrow-scope Amendments to CAS 700, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, and CAS 260, Communication with Those Charged with Governance. Submit your comments by September 16, 2022. For full details, visit the Document for Comment page.