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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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April 12, 2022

Meeting Summary

AASB Decision Summary – March 7-8, 2022

The AASB approved Quality Management – Conforming Amendments and CAS 600, Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (including the work of Component Auditors) and the related conforming amendments. The Board also provided IAASB members with input from Canada on issues related to Audit Evidence, Fraud, Going Concern, and Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity. The Board approved its 2022-2023 Annual Plan and its 2021-2022 Performance Assessment. Read the summary for more details!

March 31, 2022

News

Accounting Standards in Canada – Enhancing Relevance – AcSB 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

The AcSB has issued its final 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The Plan is focused on enhancing the relevance of financial information and supporting the improvement of non-financial information reported to stakeholders. Read the Plan to learn more about our strategic objectives for the next five years.

March 29, 2022

News

Appointments, Reappointments, and Retirements – AASOC

AASOC is pleased to announce new members, re-appointed members, and thank those who are retiring. Read the appointments page for full details.

March 29, 2022

News

Appointments, Reappointments, and Retirements – AASOC

AASOC is pleased to announce new members, re-appointed members, and thank those who are retiring. Read the appointments page for full details.

March 29, 2022

News

Appointments, Reappointments, and Retirements – AcSOC

AcSOC is pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members to the Council, PSAB and the AcSB. As well, we wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.

March 29, 2022

News

Appointments, Reappointments, and Retirements – AcSOC

AcSOC is pleased to announce new members and re-appointed members to the Council, PSAB and the AcSB. As well, we wish to thank those retiring for their dedicated service. Read the appointments page for full details.

March 17, 2022

Document for Comment

AcSB Exposure Draft – Customer’s Accounting for Cloud Computing Arrangements

Share your views on the proposed Accounting Guideline applicable to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. The proposals take a pragmatic approach by providing accounting policy choices to address a range of stakeholders’ concerns when accounting for cloud computing arrangements. They also clarify the application of existing Sections. Submit your comments by June 20, 2022. 

March 17, 2022

News

Making sense of it all – Sustainability reporting standards

Watch our easy-to-understand video on the global and local initiatives happening in sustainability reporting standards – including the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada’s initiative and recommendation to establish a Canadian sustainability standards board – and what this means for Canada.  

March 8, 2022

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – February 23, 2022

The Board discussed Non-current Liabilities with Covenants, Related Party Combinations, Cloud Computing Arrangements, Pension Plans, Independent Standard Setting Review, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

March 3, 2022

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Standard-setting Update – The Review of Standard Setting in Canada

As we enter a busy time of year for our stakeholders, we want to highlight the importance of consultations being led by the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting (IRCSS) in Canada. Read the joint statement from our Board Chairs to find out how you can contribute to the future of standard setting in Canada.