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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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January 11, 2021

Document for Comment

Exposure Draft – Consequential Amendments Arising from the Proposed Conceptual Framework

PSAB is proposing consequential amendments to the PSA Handbook to be consistent with the proposals for a revised conceptual framework in Exposure Draft, “The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Public Sector.” Share your feedback on the proposed consequential amendments by May 12, 2021 via comment letter or participating in our survey on Connect.FRASCanada.ca.

January 11, 2021

Document for Comment

Exposure Draft – Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202

PSAB is proposing a revised reporting model,  building on the existing reporting model in Section PS 1201.  Read the Exposure Draft and Basis for Conclusions for full details.  Share your feedback on the proposed reporting model by May 12, 2021 via comment letter or participating in our survey on Connect.FRASCanada.ca.

January 11, 2021

Resource, Other

Visual – Exposure Draft, “The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Canadian Public Sector”

The revised conceptual framework will be the foundation for establishing public sector accounting standards for years to come. This visual outlines the main concepts proposed for a revised conceptual framework in an easy-to-understand way – supporting your understanding of our proposals. Please note: The comment deadline for PSAB’s Exposure Draft, “Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Canadian Public Sector” is June 30, 2021.

January 11, 2021

Resource, Other

Visual – Exposure Draft, “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202”

Use this visual while reviewing PSAB’s proposals for a revised reporting model to support your understanding of the proposals and to better understand how the various statements are interconnected. Please note: The comment deadline for PSAB’s Exposure Draft, “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202” is June 30, 2021. 

January 11, 2021

Resource, In Brief

In Brief – Exposure Draft, “The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Canadian Public Sector”

A plain and simple overview of the key proposals in the Exposure Draft, “The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting in the Canadian Public Sector,” including proposed changes addressing key stakeholder concerns from the last round of consultations. Please note: The comment deadline for this Exposure Draft was extended to June 30, 2021.

January 11, 2021

Resource, In Brief

In Brief – Exposure Draft, “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202”

A plain and simple overview of the key proposals in the Exposure Draft, “Financial Statement Presentation, Proposed Section PS 1202,” including proposed changes addressing key stakeholder concerns from the last round of consultations. Please note: The comment deadline for this Exposure Draft was extended to June 30, 2021. 

January 11, 2021

Resource, In Brief

In Brief – PSAB’s Government Not-for-Profit Strategy Consultation Paper II

Have your say on PSAB’s Government Not-for-Profit Strategy Consultation Paper II. This plain and simple overview outlines the options considered and the decision-making criteria used to evaluate them in proposing an updated Government Not-for-Profit Strategy. Please note: The comment deadline for this Consultation Paper was extended to June 30, 2021.

January 6, 2021

Resource, Guidance

Going Concern and Liquidity Risk (Updated January 2021)

Have you assessed whether your company will continue as a going concern in 2021? Read this updated Going Concern and Liquidity Risk resource to better understand the impact of going concern and liquidity risk on your financial statements. More guidance to come on this topic from the auditing perspective in January 2021.

January 6, 2021

Meeting Summary

AcSB Decision Summary – December 16, 2020

The Board discussed its Annual Plan, Cloud Computing, Sustainability Reporting, and more. Read the Decision Summary for full details, including how stakeholders can provide feedback on these initiatives.

January 5, 2021

International Activity

IASB Request for Information – Post-implementation Review of IFRS 10, IFRS 11, and IFRS 12

On December 9, 2020, the IASB issued a Request for Information as part of the post-implementation review of IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities. Post-implementation reviews are part of the IASB’s due process and help the IASB assess the effects of requirements on users of financial statements, preparers and auditors. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by May 10, 2021.