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The AcSB Chair is pleased to share that current Vice-Chair Armand Capisciolto’s term has been extended by AcSOC for two years to 2023. This extension reflects Armand’s strong contribution to the Board’s work to date and ensures a broad base of continuity in leadership for the AcSB in the current uncertain environment as the Board embarks on the preparation of its next strategic plan. 

Former assistant auditor general Clyde MacLellan takes helm of the Public Sector Accounting Board, effective November 1, 2020 for a five-year term.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) issued its Discussion Paper, Fraud and Going Concern in an Audit of Financial Statements, to gather perspectives from stakeholders about the role of the auditor and whether their standards related to fraud and going concern are fit-for-purpose. Comments are due to the IAASB on February 1, 2021.

The IFRS Foundation Trustees have published a Consultation Paper to assess demand for global sustainability standards and, if the demand for a global approach is strong, assess the extent to which the Foundation might contribute to the development of such standards. Read the full Paper to find out more and submit your comments by December 31, 2020.

The Board discussed topics such as Combinations, Goodwill and Impairment – plus much more. Read the Decision Summary for full details.

Handbook Update – Section 3065, Leases

Section 3065, Leases was amended on November 2, 2020 to provide optional relief for both lessees and lessors on accounting for rent concessions received or granted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These amendments are effective for fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2020. Earlier application is permitted, including in financial statements not yet authorized for issue, so that the practical expedient is available for COVID-19-related rent concessions granted or received in 2020. Read more for further details on these amendments.

The amendments are now in Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting. The amendments include deferring the effective date of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts to January 1, 2023 and extending the temporary exemption of applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments by two years to keep the effective dates aligned.

The IPSASB released Exposure Draft 74, IPSAS 5, Borrowing Costs – Non-Authoritative Guidance. The proposed non-authoritative guidance would add implementation guidance and illustrative examples to IPSAS 5. Canadian stakeholders can send comments to the IPSASB until March 1, 2021.

Hear about COVID-19-related financial reporting considerations under Parts II and III of the CPA Canada Handbook - Accounting and get an update on upcoming standard-setting proposals from the AcSB. Register today to attend a webinar on November 10, 2020 (English) or November 16, 2020 (French). 

Hear about the potential COVID-19 financial reporting considerations under IFRS® Standards and receive a brief update on upcoming international standard-setting documents for comment. Register today to attend this webinar on November 17, 2020 in English or French.