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Most companies, unless they are an essential service, are likely experiencing a material decline in their operations or are closed. This raises questions about whether they need to adjust their year-end or interim financial statements or provide additional disclosures for events after the reporting period. Read this helpful resource to understand what you need to know about events after the reporting period.

How is the IASB responding to the challenges facing lessees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft amending IFRS 16 to include an exemption for COVID-19-related rent concessions. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by May 8, 2020.

The Board discussed the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of decisions were made in order to best support our stakeholders during this challenging and uncertain time, including: deferring January 1, 2020 and 2021 effective dates by one year for Part II standards and maintaining our current comment deadline of May 15, 2020 for the Exposure Draft, Combinations - Initial Measurements and Related Disclosures. Read the Decision Summary for more details.

On April 17, 2020, the IASB voted to issue an Exposure Draft with a 30-day comment period proposing to extend by one year the effective date of an amendment to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. The IASB also decided to extend by three months the comment period for: Exposure Draft, General Presentation and Disclosures, Request for Information Comprehensive Review of the IFRS for SMEs Standard and Discussion Paper, Business Combinations – Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment. The IASB also deferred the timelines for various upcoming consultation documents and fnal amendments.  See the IASB’s workplan for more information.

Do you have questions about the implications of COVID-19 on your financial statements and your going concern or liquidity risk assessments? Read this easy-to-understand overview, which includes a list helpful resources, to support you when preparing your financial statements.

On April 17, 2020, the IASB voted to issue an Exposure Draft with a 14-day comment period proposing to amend IFRS 16 to include an exemption for lessees. This exemption will permit lessees to account for COVID-19 related rent concessions as if they were not lease modifications. The IASB is expected to issue the Exposure Draft by April 27, 2020.

The Board discussed the implications of COVID-19 on its 2020-2021 Annual Plan activities. It also approved an exposure draft of Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 600, Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors). Read the Decision Summary for full details.

AcSB Exposure Draft – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2

The AcSB has issued its Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s Exposure Draft on this topic. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments by May 25, 2020.

Canada’s standard-setting boards are monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic closely. We are committed to providing information to help our stakeholders stay informed and address the challenges that may come during this time. Bookmark this webpage to stay up to date on our news and resources. 

At its recent meeting, the Board discussed, reviewed, and made decisions on several topics, including the Conceptual Framework and Reporting Model, Annual Plan, 2019-2020 Performance Report, and the need for a Post Implementation Review for PS 2200 Related Party Disclosures. Read the Decision Summary for full details.